The Mindful Farmers Daily Diary Day 968

Good afternoon everyone and The Mindful Farmers news for today is, for me, very exciting. We brought the cattle from the hill farm, Johns mountain into the home farm at Ballinwillin House for their winterage which will last probably until late March/ early April depending on the weather. Down through the years this process or pilgrimage was a ritual where we would walk among the animals and admire their beautiful coats after a nourishing summer and autumn. What I like about this period now is that we will be in daily close contact with them which is something that brings great peace to my heart, soul and mind. I was reared with animals and I enjoy walking among them, talking to them and tuning in to their rhythm. The farmer has a duty to keep this intimate knowledge alive, nursing it, nourishing it. The next and future generations deserve that we as custodians of this precious threshold preserve this age old practice of animal farming in rhythm with nature and with its serene pulse and sublime patience will restore our minds in peace. Continue to pray, bless, power healing, peace, hope, love and happiness to all who need it and wear your Wednesday smile.

The Mindful Farmer

Patrick