The Mindful Farmers Daily Diary Day 771

Good morning everyone and welcome once more to Ballinwillin House Farm, Gardens and RetrEat centre. This morning while I was quietly meditating my mind wandered a little and into my thoughts came my Granduncle Jack again and a story he told me on a beautiful summer's day. It was about a neighbour who was working on the farm nearby and he said "do you see that man? He is a genius with his hands. Everything he turns his hands to turns out amazingly." Jack then turned to me and said "we all have a genius for something or other. You, Patrick, will find yours in due time." That little message has remained with me all my life and I hope my genius is for peace and happiness and it is spread to all around me. Now, back to meditation and mindfulness and allowing the mind to wander. I find it brings me happiness when my mind wanders down pleasant avenues and then I bring it back slowly and deeply focusing on the breathing. During these sessions we have the opportunity to practice letting go and coming back again and again. It is like working out in the gym but instead we are exercising our muscles of awareness. Continue to pray, bless, power healing, peace and hope to all who need it and wear your Tuesday smile.

The Mindful Farmer

Patrick