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Relational Landscaping

Composting the old

Release outgrown practices while retaining their useful wisdom.

Explore the concept

Composting is a metaphor for learning through what is ending. A practice may have served a real need before becoming misaligned with current work. Acknowledge that history, identify what should be retained, and give people a clear account of what is changing and why. Letting go and appreciation can coexist.

A practice to try

Choose one outdated routine. Name its original purpose, what to retain, and what should now end.

Explore it in the book

Companion guidance by Scott Simpson and Sharla Steever. Consult the book alongside these resources; activities and summaries do not replace the complete book.