When the world becomes colder as autumn settles in, it is easy to feel tired at the end of the week. Taking rest is an excellent form of self-care, especially at the end of a busy week. I hope that you have a lovely and relaxing weekend.
A couple of goats enjoying a relaxing sit-down.
You are likely aware that the term for a youth goat is kid, much like a casual term for human children. The origin of the word comes from Norse, specifically referring to young goats, its first known use was approximately 900 years ago. Over the centuries, the word kid expanded to people, particularly young, mischievous people, and is likely the origin of the word “child.” The meaning of the word kid expanded to a verb sometime around the 1800s meaning “to gently tease.” I hope that sometimes you get a chance to kid around with your pals.
A kid and a goat, photographed in Wales.
It is okay sometimes to not know where to begin or what to do. Life can get so busy sometimes it is overwhelming, but do not worry too much. Often, the first step to action is the hardest, once you take it everything else will fall into place, and perhaps result in something wonderful.
A friendly goat effortlessly stepping forward.
Goats are often described as mischievous. Many goats are accomplished escape artists and are well documented finding themselves in bizarre circumstances. It is recommended that if you ever find yourself lucky enough to live with goats, to ensure that they are properly stimulated by their surroundings to mitigate goat related shenanigans outside your purview and property. Although some goats have been known to destroy property when out and about, I admire their independent, rebellious and playful nature.
A goat at Spitalfields Farm in London, U.K., perhaps contemplating the next bout of mischief.
One of the things I admire about some of the goats I have met in my travels is their ability to push boundaries, but within reason. Sometimes you don’t necessarily want to leave your box (physical box, emotional box, metaphorical box), but it’s good to let the universe know that you could if you wanted to. It is good to have options, and it’s good to push boundaries.
A goat I met in Georgia, US, sensibly exploring outside of his comfort zone.
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