Joey Moncarz
Former creator/principal of the late Deep Green Bush-School
My efforts reflect the love for life on Earth. I try to live with respect—for people, animals, land, and all living systems—and to meet the world with empathy and responsibility. My work is guided by fairness, ecological awareness, and a commitment to challenge exploitation and oppression wherever it appears. I believe in extending compassion toward others, because care and understanding make communities, relationships, and landscapes stronger. I stand up for what is right, even when it’s unpopular, and strive to make choices that nurture connection, health, and integrity in every part of life.
My efforts reflect the love for life on Earth. I try to live with respect—for people, animals, land, and all living systems—and to meet the world with empathy and responsibility. My work is guided by fairness, ecological awareness, and a commitment to challenge exploitation and oppression wherever it appears. I believe in extending compassion toward others, because care and understanding make communities, relationships, and landscapes stronger. I stand up for what is right, even when it’s unpopular, and strive to make choices that nurture connection, health, and integrity in every part of life.
My Core Values
- To respect and care for people
I honor the complexity, well-being, and emotional safety of everyone I interact with. - Epistemic Humility
I try to always remember that there is much I do not know and can never know. I might be wrong, and that's okay - I can learn. - To make thoughtful decisions
I strive to make careful, responsible decisions, aware that I never have the full picture. I weigh evidence, lived experience, and practical wisdom while remaining open to learning and correction. - To listen and collaborate
I welcome different perspectives, and seek discussion and collaboration. - To value wisdom from place and tradition
I honor long-standing, culturally grounded knowledge and our connection to living systems. - To practice restoration and stewardship
I approach conflict with repair, empathy, and giving others the benefit of the doubt, and to place the health and well-being of people and the planet as the highest priority. - The Precautionary Principle
I act based on the old advice, "Better safe than sorry." I believe it should be applied to any invention or action, otherwise risking unintended consequences. - The Golden Rule
I treat others as I would want to be treated. This is the foundation for any healthy relationship or society. Failure to do so again risks unintended consequences.