The Spirit of a Farm

     “A farm has its own spirituality that gives immense meaning and pleasure. It can’t be measured in acres or the quantity of animals and crops. A farm is a spiritual thing that feeds your soul, as its spirituality pours out of every outbuilding and bale of hay. Nothing is more tangible and sensuous than a farm, and yet it is also full of spirit.”                          -Thomas Moore


     Feeling blue on a chilly, drizzly November day, I decided I needed a good dose of “farm” to lift me up. Bundling up in my winter boots, hat, and Lands End parka, my blues turned to a vibrant yellow just as soon as my boot touched the sleeping grass. Facing the ground to avoid the wind, I headed over to the chicken coop. Lifting my chin upon reaching the coop brought an immediate smile to my face, and warmth to my soul. Juliette and Misha flew up to the roost so they could be at my eye level for a proper greeting. The others welcomed me from the ground, hustling and bustling, wondering what goodies I may have brought from the kitchen. Happy and chattering, they invited me into their enclosure. To them, it’s just weather. They carried on with their scratching, pecking, and scurrying, content to be alive and cared for. As I sat with my feathered friends climbing onto my legs, I felt more and more comfort seeping deep into my soul. Clouds and drizzle, wind and cold no longer mattered. The wise and nurturing soul of our farm took hold of me and wrapped me up in a favorite worn quilt. As I headed back to the house, joy spilled out from my pores and the November blues had disappeared.


Beautiful Juliette