At Sweet Bombdiggity Farms, we’ve been hard at work clearing and preparing a new field to welcome some highland cows—a project that feels like it’s been going on forever. We’re conditioning the soil and taking care of various odds and ends, but one of the most delightful parts of this process has been watching our goats explore the new area during the day.
There’s something incredibly inspiring about our goats’ adventurous spirits. They approach this new field with a sense of wonder, gratitude, and excitement, reminding us of the joy of exploration. No fear, just pure, unfiltered curiosity and appreciation for the new opportunities before them.
Living life like a goat when the side gate to a new field is left open means embracing every opportunity with open arms. It’s about exploring the new world around us, not being afraid to step into the unknown, and finding joy in every little discovery.
Imagine what we could achieve if we approached our lives with the same enthusiasm and gratitude as our goats. Opportunity is everywhere! Let’s explore our own new fields, live without fear, and always carry a heart full of gratitude.
I often find myself wanting to be more like our goats—they are truly the best!
Want to keep reading? Try Sometimes Dreams Choose You: Lane’s Leap of Faith into Farm Life, or Embracing the Power of Unfinished: Nurturing Farm & Self.
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Written by
Lane and Jules Morris
Authors and University of Tennessee faculty writing from our farm in East Tennessee about gardening, the farm kitchen, faith and designing a flourishing life at any age. More about us
