We went big here on the family farm project.
Get out “Under The Sun” and soak up some vitamin d.
And if you are still reading
Have A Blessed Day!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1ByqJFeOqo
Rainy night, minor flooding.
Thinking it would be a good idea to just turn that spot into a nice big pond…
Right now it’s crawfish habitat.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-airyZ2QaU
Tiny fluffy goslings,
Peeping as they waddle along,
Following their mother.
Soft down and webbed feet,
Plopping into the cool water,
Learning how to swim.
Joyful sounds of play,
Honking and splashing without care,
Summer sun shining down.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDgocyg8OOk
The profound intricacies of the mandala, a symbol that transcends cultures and ignites the innermost realms of our consciousness. Encapsulating the eternal dance of spirit and form, the mandala, with its origins in Sanskrit, evokes the cosmic resonance of a sacred center, beckoning us to traverse the realms of the soul. Thus, in the vast green expanse of the pastoral field, a mandala emerges, an embodiment of spiritual transcendence in harmony with the vibrant tapestry of nature.
Across the tapestry of time, mandalas have woven themselves into the very fabric of countless spiritual traditions, permeating the realms of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity alike. Within each tradition, the mandala serves as a crystalline portal, inviting us to embark upon the luminous pilgrimage of self-discovery, radiating from the periphery of our existence to the profound depths within our being.
So tell me, dear interlocutor, how does the radiant symbolism of the mandala resonate within your own journey? What secrets of the soul does this sacred design unfurl in the fertile landscape of your mind? And what further enigmatic inquiries dance upon the precipice of your thoughts?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPSlTNX8ZRY
Planting donated native trees along the center line of the crop circle / mandala on the north pasture, Dale & Velzy came over watch over our progress…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6mBLdWB47o
Silence and stillness - Like the soft patter of raindrops, a Zen mind is quiet and still.
Acceptance - The drops of rain simply flow down the roof, accepting whatever path they take. A Zen practitioner accepts life as it comes with an open and balanced mind.
Detachment - The rain is detached from any judgments about the roof. It flows impartially. So too, a Zen adept tries to be detached from emotions and preconceptions, observing life with equanimity.
Impermanence - Raindrops form, flow, and dissolve ceaselessly. All things in life are impermanent. A Zen student cultivates insight into this truth through meditation.
Peace - The imagery of rain falling on a quiet barn roof conveys a sense of peace, calm and meditation. This is the ultimate goal of the Zen practice.
The essence of Zen and the mindset of someone practicing it. The rain falls silently, accepting and detached, aware of impermanence, bringing peace.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpqJqdlxPAA