When the world seems hostile or indifferent, the best thing you can possibly do is simply keep moving. Things will get better, the wind and the storm will pass, so will today’s struggle. By this time next year, it may not even matter or be a distant memory. You never know, the trouble you experience today might make for golden memories tomorrow.
Sometimes the best way to weather what life throws at you is to keep moving.
Fitting in is over-rated. The things that make you weird are the same things that make you wonderful. Thanks to my partner, Adam Green, for the fantastic photograph of a sassy goat amongst some sheep in Haryana, India.
Let your soul shine.
Sometimes, you just got to do your own thing, go your own way, and be your own best friend. It’s good to be part of a group or a community, but occasional solitude has its benefits as well. It can give you a chance to reboot, refocus, work out the kinks and solve problems, and even improve your relationships with others. Don’t worry that you are keeping yourself from those you care about, the better you take care of you the better you can be for those you care about.
Drink as you pour, nourish yourself so you can best nourish those most important to you.
Today is a very important day, because it is the Chinese Lunar New Year. Twenty percent of the world celebrates today as the beginning of the new year and the end of the coldest days! The day does not fall on the same date every year, but always occurs between January 21 and February 20. Generally, it is a day for prayers, fighting monsters, and lighting fireworks. Also, importantly, you should eat dumplings! Every year corresponds to a different animal, and this marks the year of the pig. The next time a year of the goat rolls around won’t be until 2027, but until then we can all enjoy some lovely photos of goats.
People born under the year of the pig are said to be considerate, responsible, independent and optimistic, but are also prone to laziness.
There are some times when the best thing is to be quiet and listen. Someone may have something important or difficult to say, or you might pick up on some important detail that could help you solve a problem. It’s good to share, but it’s also great to listen.
A good listener is a good friend.
A new week is upon us – are you looking forward to anything (aside from and including spring)? Sundays are a great time to check in and make a plan for the upcoming week, you never know, something amazing might happen!
Whatever is on the horizon, I hope that it is wonderful.
Lack of sunlight, winter coughs and polar vortexes make it very tempting to spend February hiding indoors, but I promise you, those brief moments of fresh air and chilly sunshine are totally worth it. Get out there, even if only for a little bit!
Don’t hide until spring, winter has its magic too.
A few years ago while surfing the web, I came across the most amazing thing: The Oxford Cambridge Goat Race. This event takes place yearly at Spitalfields City Farm in London, UK. I have been an avid follower of the race ever since. Infact, if it weren’t for the Oxford Cambridge Goat Race, you would not be reading and (hopefully) enjoying Goat of the Day, as the inspiration for this blog came from the race’s Facebook page that often posts a daily goat in the weeks leading up to the big event. This year, the race is set to take place on Sunday, April 7th. In addition to the goats, there are lots of fun activities at the farm, food, and a lovely mariachi band. I highly recommend it.
An action shot from the 2018 Goat race. The 2019 race promises to be the event of the season!
Goat of the Day 