Things Change
One of the key tenets of the Buddhist philosophy is that of impermanence. We become fixated on the way we want things to be, attached to the hope of our expectations being met and fear that they will not. Accepting whatever the moment presents creates a space where you can find equanimity. Dropping judgment of and attachment to the objects of desire can result in happiness.
Clark's back went out last Friday and I have had to give up that option of not going out the door for a couple days at a time. This time his pain has been constant standing, sitting or laying down. He managed to get the five cows we wanted to cull out to the sale barn before the big storm but the responsibilities of feeding and watering the remaining ten cows, fourteen feeder calves and trying to keep the seven newborns dry come down to me.
Just my luck this storm turned out to be the blizzard we had been expecting for over a week but had missed us before.
We are always jealous when we hear about everyone else getting the snow that we expect, even North Dakota! I had already decided animal husbandry is not for me and when you wish for snow, watch what you wish for.
I forgot that with the blessing of moisture comes the hardships of deep snow when you have duties to perform. Before I could dig out the feed bunks, I had to dig three trails in the two foot drifts just to get there.
My hope is that I will still be able to go to the Shambhala Training weekend on Friday but I am ready to let go of that option until I see what needs to be done in the present moment. Things can change!
A flock of mountain bluebirds were looking for shelter just after sunset.
Text and pictures © 2008 Mona E. Dunn
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