I heard coyotes howling last night about midnight. They sounded very close; just outside the yard. I would enjoy them more if I didn't have five just weaned lambs, without a mamma to protect them. They are getting fairly big and I don't think a coyote would normally bother them. It's just one of those things in life to be concerned about. Yet reality is, there probably is nothing to worry about. Then there is, probably. If your like me, you long since know that worrying is an awful waste of time, but the flirtation with the goddess of worry continues.
The good news is the lambs have finally joined up with the adult sheep. When I first put them in the fence last Monday [7/13], they split up into a group of three and a pair. The grass is so tall in the pasture, I could not readily see them. All they needed to do was lie down and they were invisible. To reassure myself that they were okay and had not escaped, I would have to roam the seven acre pasture looking for them. I would generally spot one of the groups and have to hunt for the other. Last evening, I went out prepared to do my usual search, I reached the gate and right in front of me were all nine sheep, grazing together, for the first time. Hopefully, they will follow the four adults into the barn at night.
One of the unintended consequences of getting these sheep, is the uptick in the amount of exercise I have been getting. I actually lost a few pounds. I love exercise, but I have never been one who pursues exercise, for exercises sake. A few turns around the pasture every day was just what I needed. I have often thought of making a habit of walking through the pastures every day. It is a wonderful experience and I don't need lost lambs as an excuse.
At the same time, that more and more of us, are seeing the possibility of peace on Earth, we are experiencing disturbances in our own lives. We have committed ourselves to living in love, peace and joy; yet we have relationships and other situations, that are determined to rob us of the possibility. The vibration of love and togetherness are very high. Those who are ready to respond to it are enriched. However, some folks are threatened by the possibility of greater intimacy and connection. The higher vibration is scary to them. In order to protect themselves from, what they feel as an invasion, they can be prickly, uncommunicative and sometimes hostile.
All that we can do is love. Sometimes our love, and the love pouring in from the universe, isn't enough to overcome folks lack of love for themselves. Loving people does not mean putting up with their unhappiness with self, out-pictured as unhappiness, with everything outside them. This is especially true in close quarters, where we might get the flack and blame, for their internal struggles.
The most loving thing we can do, sometimes, is separate ourselves from these generators of discontent. If we cannot maintain peace in our own hearts, we cannot be much help in bringing peace to a troubled soul. When we find ourselves in one of these situations, we can ask ourselves; "If I loved myself what would I do?" "Have I done everything I can do, consistent with respecting myself?" The answer will be clear. We are never to martyr ourselves on the altar of someone else's craziness.
Be peaceful, know that when we make it possible for us, to be more loving towards ourselves, everybody is better off. Those who are not ready to appreciate and gain from the love emanating from creation and the hearts of those around them will learn. They will create just the experience they need to grow. We all do.
All those who ask for help will receive it. You might not be the one to give it.
We can create Paradise around us, and those capable of appreciating it, will be attracted.
Hold your light high.
Love and Peace, Gregg
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