My husband and I are spending a relaxing, kid-free weekend with friends at their farm. Today I took a two-and-a-half hour nap. There is something about being present in nature that is very relaxing. While we do have cell-phones as a link to technology, much of our time was spent outside, enjoying the spring weather, listening to the frogs, crickets, and other natural sounds of the farm.
Usually my children join us, and take the job of feeding the horses and cows. I dutifully took their place today. It is funny how the cows will take the "cow candy" right out of your hand. The horses are much more graceful, refined animals. One of the two horses will let you pet him, even after a horsefly just drew a few drops of blood. Needless to say my hands were messy when the feeding experience was over.
The farm is muddy, with cow pies scattered throughout. Bugs and critters abound. The dogs greet you with dirty paws. The view of burning trash piles are visible in the distance. Yet the moon and stars are bright, and the rhythm of nature is relaxing. The good conversation with best friends is refreshing. With such benefits, the dirt and the slobber seem irrelevant. The privilege of feeding the animals is rewarding.
This has been a refreshing weekend, indeed.
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