As a creator, the wilderness woman's soul soars to see that she has created something that others can not only enjoy, but allow to nourish the body and spirit. When we eat food that is not only lovingly prepared for us, but is full of life and nutrients, then we can begin to truly heal. We are able to connect to the people and animals that nurture us, and we, in turn, are sustained and able to lovingly attend to ourselves and others.
Goats are people, too! |
There is an unspoken connection between the small scale farmer and her animals, a bond that helps one to understand the other better when the heartways are opened. Communication occurs in the mind, and there is a love that supercedes all fencing and other manmade forms of control. When the farmer takes her time to lovingly visit with her animals, handmilking, searching for individual eggs, counting each chicken at sunset, petting and speaking to every animal daily, the animals are re-assured of their place in the world. In turn, they will love you unconditionally, increasing your overall bounty and farm well-being.