Bigger picture Quote by Bonnie Badenoch
““Only if we are able to widen the lens to take in the bigger picture that includes both the outer challenges and the inner distress do we begin to sense that the protectors are in proportion to what is in need of shelter. It is our system's sense that moving the safeguard aside and allowing the implicit to emerge would be more harmful than whatever the protector is doing in this moment.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Resilience Forum, 2023
Advocates balancing external challenges with internal distress, warning that removing protective measures can cause greater harm.
In simple terms: Balance outer problems with inner feelings; protect wisely.
Key Takeaway
Consider both external and internal needs before altering safeguards.
Themes
environmental policy
mental health
systems thinking
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy design
- community support
- personal coping strategies
Key Concepts
risk management
holistic assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure safeguards remain proportionate?
- What signs indicate a protector is becoming a hindrance?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex systems; protective measures can be misaligned with needs.
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