Life has a tricky way of shifting shape, so we must stay ever fluid and change our shapes to suit. Sudden changes in plan have led me to seek a live-in internship on an organic farm across the country.
My heart is pulled towards the land, and the I'm filled by the possibility of my own growth alongside young tender shoots. Here are excerpts from my personal statement - I hope it inspires you to move towards your dreams.
"... Several years ago, I was a long-term guest at {an organic, off-grid farm}. My time there was transformative. {There}, I learned to move to the rhythms of nature, the cadence of the sun, the smell of wind across freshly turned soil. I crave this immersion, the connection to the land that farming creates. I’m called to simplify my focus and lifestyle - I want to sweat and get my hands dirty, to build a stronger community through shared work, and to learn the skills needed to better serve my planet.
... I want to actively build a network of wonderful people, and I am drawn to those who are drawn to the Earth... I dream of building a homestead based in permaculture, where my family can grow in symbiosis with the Earth... Earth is the basis of all my future goals, as I believe that the health of our planet is of fundamental importance - all human acts of goodness and inspiration rely on a thriving home planet."
... I want to actively build a network of wonderful people, and I am drawn to those who are drawn to the Earth... I dream of building a homestead based in permaculture, where my family can grow in symbiosis with the Earth... Earth is the basis of all my future goals, as I believe that the health of our planet is of fundamental importance - all human acts of goodness and inspiration rely on a thriving home planet."