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The Law of Return
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The Law of Return
Definition
The ecological principle that everything taken from a system must eventually be returned in some form to maintain balance.
Interpretation
Nothing for free. The law of return teaches humility: what we take must be given back. In soil. In relationship. In energy. It’s the unseen handshake beneath sustainability.
Living Invitation
What have you taken from the Earth this week? Return something — compost, gratitude, care, or repair.