Fermentation Quotes

“The biggest change, however, was in his eyes. No longer did they look at the world with the detached indifference of someone who was so separate from the world that nothing could affect him. No longer did they carry the sense that the wrong word would lead to violence and death. Instead of an otherworldly, alien coldness, they now expressed an unshakable calm, along with a hint of warmth that promised safety.”
― Seth Ring, Fermentation

“None of these negative thoughts are real. They are all ‘could have beens,’ or ‘might bes,’ but who knows if they will ever come to pass. This soil is real. These plants are real. This amazing farm, and the even more amazing people who live and work here, are real. Yet my thoughts are so deeply planted that when I just push them aside they always grow right back. I need to take them out by the roots.”
― Seth Ring, Fermentation

“He had always preferred action, but in times like this there was no action to take. There was nothing he could do to change his situation, and no path he could see to move forward productively. With a sigh, he sat up. I’m just going around in circles at this point, which isn’t helpful at all. I’m not omnipotent and I can’t change the past. All I can do is try to do better.”
― Seth Ring, Fermentation

“Seeing John staring at her after he had finished explaining how everything worked, Ellie could only smile and resolve to be more careful about what she asked for next time. “It’s really nice, John. Thank you.”
― Seth Ring, Fermentation

“No, I’m just rehashing the same thoughts over and over again without getting anywhere.” “That’s what happens when you’re responsible for the world,” Ellie said, laughing. “Can I give it back?” “Nope, sorry. You’re stuck with it until someone catches up to you. Come on, I just made some bread, you can help me try it out with the new cheese.”
― Seth Ring, Fermentation

“Pain, suffering, and confusion all distort the world, bending it in such a way that our instinct is to look within ourselves. Yet in doing so we lose our grounding, coming untethered from what is real. Fight pain with beauty, fight confusion with simplicity.”
― Seth Ring, Fermentation

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― Seth Ring, Fermentation