It's spring! And the while the trees filled out with leaves and life in the mere two weeks I spent at the Northern Sun Coop farm, so did my brain, with so much knowledge!
Now why in the world have I not posted in a few weeks, you ask?
Well, I've been spending my life in the moment, experiencing all the best things that "come when least expected", according to Sam- Dawn's 18-year-old son whom I've taken a liking to. This much has become really important to me recently.
I thought about learning about organic farming at some point- I can't remember quite when. And now, I realize that farming may very well be a big part of my life some day.
Back at the farm, Mitch spoke a lot about money, and how he often feels it's an unfair trade for so many things. He'd rather give his time, his work, he says. In fact, I think more often than anything, Mitch would more than likely prefer to find or make whatever it is he needs for himself- to satisfy his human need, not only to destroy, but to create as well.
I don't see everything exactly like Mitch does- he has a very unique perspective on many things in life, which I really appreciated when weeding with him, but I do remember that at a comparatively young age for most, I realized that money was not most important to me. I knew that I did not want to be filthy rich, or live in a large house or drive a stupidly fancy car. I specifically remember sitting on my futon bed in the wall-less, cold room of my basement, writing in my journal about having the desire to live "simply," feeling frustrated about the stupid girls on Jerry Springer and my sister's friends that were experiencing so much needless drama. And why do we suffer, you ask? Because we're greedy. It's that simple, I think.
I took a look at my hands after being on the coop and I noticed something different about them. The sunlight has allowed me to see the scars better, and somehow, they just move differently. They weren't dirty- that's a temporary change that I also appreciate. The change was more permanent than that though. In just two weeks, they had somehow become woman's hands rather than a child's. They felt more capable than ever, more human, and somehow more feminine.
I believe that they were nurtured to health, despite a long time of those nutrients lacking. Not only that, but, since working on the coop farm, somehow, I have never appreciated my hands more.
It hasn't been completely sudden though. In fact, I noticed their developing in Chisasibi. I stopped biting my nails then and I saw change in more that I could touch. Back then, though, it seemed more metaphorical than anything, but I'm starting to see the physical changes now- the manurisms, and my abilities- more confident than ever.
I made so many friends at the Northern Sun Farm. In fact, I'd call all the people that live there my friends, even if I saw some more than others.
A few times, I experienced deja vu, or deja view. I'm not positive what this means, but it felt like I was really meant to be there. In fact, for the first time in my life, I'd say, I felt like I really, truly belonged. I got to have a little brother to beat up for the first time! Being the youngest, and a very caring person, this is exciting news for me! I also made some really good friends, some around my age, some a little older. I spent a lot of the time I wasn't working with the boys- Mitchell (the WWOOFer), Sam, Orion and Noble. It often felt as though I'd known them for years!
I have so much respect for everyone that lives on the coop farm, for each and every person seems to have that quality I respect most: the ability to think independently. Some deserve some honourable mentions though. I hope they don't mind me talking about them in my blog...
Dawn- such a strong woman, who's strength I admire and always appreciated. She never ceases to amaze me with the things she does!
Mitch- He's Dawn's partner, and so, incredibly wise for his age. Yet he still manages to find pure enjoyment in the things he does. He's a man that's not afraid to be bold. I really appreciated his openness, and the knowledge he shared.
Gairhardt- "The only rule we must live by is the golden rule." Gairhardt is pretty well one of the founders of the Northern Sun Farm and his wisdom is always appreciated. I got to work with Gairhardt a little bit on the solar oven and couldn't have been happier to do so. I admired his laid-back style and creative ways of working on projects, often in the seemingly most unconventional ways.
Candice- A beautiful, beaming soul I loved and felt comfortable with from the very beginning. She's so full of energy, I feel like she could always being light to a dark day.
Kathryn- Oh what a beautiful soul she has. I loved this woman from the moment I met her, even if she intimidated me somehow. Now, she just makes me feel so calm. Kathryn is full of the interesting experiences I have soon to face and just such a kind, gentle soul.
David D.- Even though you question me all the time, you do it in a way that makes me think, and you share your knowledge, which I always appreciate. Such a kind man, who does so much for others without ever expecting anything in return.
Tim- Yoga Master. I wish I knew more about you, but you seem to have a great passion for the yoga spirit, which I can really appreciate in a person.
Dan- Dan, oh Dan, I didn't get to spend much time with you, but you have this incredible ability of commanding all attention and making everyone in the room feel good about themselves.
Jen- You are so full of interesting perspectives, you could keep me listening to your theories for hours. Crazy, maybe? But awesome more than anything :)
Anyway, I need some ZZZs! This post has been waiting a long time, and I've done a lot of thinking, and I don't even think that it has captured half of what I'd like to express. If you ask me the right questions, though, I'm sure I could tell you more!
Enjoy some pictures soonish... if I can find time later! (Too slow today, and I'm too tired.)
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