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In school they teach us about Entropy, or more specifically about the second law of thermodynamics, which states that the total entropy or disorder of any system always increases over time. In other words energy always flows down. This law is applicable to everything, no matter how big or small....

May 07, 2025

Dreaming of a new Irish Landscape

When I left Ireland in 2008 I was still a boy. I’ve worked for most of the last 15 years in Guatemala, as a Permaculture designer, builder and farmer. My partners and I built Granja Tzikin, a diverse permaculture farm, in which we have integrated goats, chickens, food forests, native trees, bamb...

May 07, 2025

Lessons Learned from a Decade as an Irish Permaculture Designer, Farmer, and Entrepreneur in Guatemala

My name is Neal Hegarty. I am a 42-year-old Irish man who has spent most of the last decade in Guatemala. As I write this article, I find myself on the deck of our farm-to-table restaurant,(Granja Tzikin, granjatzikin.com) overlooking the breath-taking Lake Atitlan. The sunlight dances on the wa...

May 07, 2025

🌿 The Blueprint for Regenerative Abundance For aspiring regenerative designers and changemakers

When people think about permaculture, they usually picture gardens. Or compost. Or chickens. But when I think about permaculture, I think about freedom. For years, I was doing the work I loved—helping people design homesteads, farms, and eco-communities. I was living the dream. And yet...

Apr 07, 2025

Join Me and Other Like Minds on Regeneration Pollinations Speed Networking!

Hi friends I wanted to personally invite you to an exciting Speed Networking Event happening today! 🌱🔥 I’ll be joining live from the gardens of Tzikin Atitlán, Guatemala, where I’ve spent the last 15 years designing profitable permaculture projects and helping eco-entrepreneurs turn their visio...

Mar 07, 2025

Getting to the Root of the Meat Debate: The Agreements We Must First Make

Before we can have an honest conversation about meat—about whether humans should eat it, about whether it is ethical or sustainable—we need to establish a foundation. If we cannot agree on certain fundamental truths, then the discussion is not worth having. This is not a debate where facts alone ...

Mar 05, 2025

A Journey Back to Faith, Purpose, and Creation

They say never talk about religion… but here goes. This is my coming-out piece. I believe in Jesus—not just as a historical figure, but as a living metaphor for the divine power of imagination, creativity, and sacrifice. For most of my life, I rejected religion outright. Growing up in conservat...

by Neal Hegarty — Dec 27, 2024 ecology faith permaculture personal growth purpose reflection regeneration spirituality

The Truth About Climate Change

The truth is, no one really knows the full truth about climate change. Yes, we know the climate is changing—just as it always has. And we know that humans are undeniably influencing ecosystems in profound ways. But beyond that? The picture becomes less clear. The Earth is part of a vast and inter...

by Neal Hegarty — Dec 15, 2024 #buildinghope #climatechange #educaciónclimática #positiveaction #reconnectwithnature #solucionesregenerativas #sustainability #verdadsobreelclima

Bitcoin and Permaculture: A Path to Abundance and Resilience

Introduction Why Permaculture and Bitcoin? Why would someone like me, deeply rooted in permaculture, regenerative design, and growing food, care about Bitcoin? At first glance, it might seem strange. After all, permaculture is about working with nature, and Bitcoin—a digital technology—might feel...

Dec 05, 2024

Biohacking Won't Work Until You Understand This

Introduction: As someone who has spent years immersed in permaculture and building ecological communities, my perspective on biohacking might seem unusual. But here’s what I’ve come to understand: the ecological crisis we face isn’t simply an environmental issue. It’s a psychological and spiritua...

by Neal Hegarty — Nov 18, 2024 #biohacking #habitchange #healthoptimization #mindsetmatters #optimizeyourlife #peakperformance #selfimprovement

Building a Better World with Bamboo: Sustainable, Affordable, and Carbon-Positive Homes 🌱

My new heading At Creasol Permaculture, we’re thrilled to introduce a groundbreaking approach to sustainable building—one that combines ecological responsibility, affordability, and efficiency for people all over the world. This project isn’t just about construction; it’s about reimagining the wa...

by Neal Hegarty — Nov 13, 2024

The Changing Face of Agriculture: Why We Need to Rethink Our Approach

As an agricultural and permaculture consultant, I’ve had the privilege of traveling across the country, working with farmers who are eager to make their operations more sustainable. Whether it’s a cacao plantation nestled in lush rainforests, a coffee farm perched on a mountainside, a rubber plan...

Sep 24, 2024

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