Since I can’t pick up the phone any time I want to talk to my friends, I am writing down, before going to bed, the thoughts that come up on the subject that preoccupies me at a given time. That’s what I did regarding my ‘latest crisis’ and it seems to help a lot. And getting the afternoon to myself and calling my friend Sonora helped a lot too!
After over 10 days on the farm, I am getting comfortable with the lifestyle, the work, and the people and starting to truly enjoy all I'm learning about milking, cheese making, bees, life in the mountains, etc. I love feeling that my body is getting stronger and that my spirit is getting stronger too from the experience.
My relationship with Charlie and Rachel is getting stronger too. They are very straightforward and easygoing. So, I am learning to define my own needs instead of feeling weird for not loving it unconditionally up there or for not being a vegetarian like they are. This is not the environment where you have to be PC or play games. So, I’m learning to take a clear stance, take responsibility for my needs, and think of myself before others when necessary.
Right now, I'm truly enjoying being on the web in a coffee shop after starting laundry. Feels great to be part of civilization again!!! Hope to do it again soon.
Charlie and Rachel brought back four boxes of bees yesterday and we’re going to move them to the hives today. Very exciting! I hope to post pictures next.
I admire you very much for taking on these challenges. It is definitely the path to growth (though it is easy to say, and much less so to live it). And the picture of you - I can almost see the added vitality (maybe not the exact right word), the energy coming through. Keep it up!
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