The fifteenth of November 2018

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Sometimes, the best response to stressful uncertainty is to just let the universe take its course. It is no use worrying or being anxious about things that are outside of your control.

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Sometimes, there is nothing you can do but enjoy the sunshine.

The fourteenth of November 2018

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One of the loveliest things about autumn is the transformation of leaves from green to beautiful yellows, oranges and reds, eventually falling to the each dried and crunchy. Although the colder and shorter days may be less pleasant than the warm and sunny spring and summer, find some joy in the last moments before winter and have a go at crunching on some leaves. Trust me, it’s quite fun.

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No kidding, crunching on some fall leaves can be satisfying and fun.

The twelfth of November 2018

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Confidence is the belief in oneself and the belief that one has the ability to succeed. It is easy to allow self doubt to creep into your mind, but don’t let it. To quote a fantastic, classic film 10 Things I Hate About You, don’t let anyone, ever, make you feel like you don’t deserve what you want. You’ve got this, you can do this, and you’re amazing. Be fearless this week, believe in yourself and that anything is possible.

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Cool, calm and confident.

The eleventh of November 2018

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Are you looking for inspiration for the coming week? Sometimes, the best inspiration is hiding in plain sight. Enjoy whatever is around you, keep your expectations low and be happy today. Save anxiety and worry about what is on the other side for another day.

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Have a lovely Sunday.

The tenth of November 2018

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I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one where my eyes laid upon a goat,
There the caprine sat, as if to gloat,
He blocked my path and I said, I quote
Dear goat, why should you rest here in the middle of the path
You are blocking this byway with your sunbath
And the goat looked at me with gleam in his eye
Needless to say, he would not let me pass by
AsI waited,  the time did fly
And sure enough, I soon did realise
That everyday I must devote
Some words in honour of the goat
And all of their kind, so silly yet wise
And that has made all the difference.
Inspired by and partially borrowed from The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost 
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Whatever your journey, I hope someday you meet a goat along the way. 

The eighth of November 2018

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Goat pastoralism is typically the way humans have kept goats for millennia, and still do in some parts of the world. However, in other parts of the world taking your flock of goats around to graze and roam is not sensible and might even be illegal. Therefore, some people keep goat farms and practice goat farming, sometimes with the intended goal on selling goat’s secondary products, mainly milk. There are many resources online to help you build your goat farm and learn to raise goats. For example, it is important to have enough space for your goats to wander around, as they are quite intelligent and inquisitive creatures prone to boredom and shenanigans. Caring for goats requires some work, but most who take up goat farming find it to be a rewarding challenge. You don’t have to begin with a huge enterprise,

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Hanging out at Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats, which sells wonderful souvenirs rather than secondary goat products.

The sixth of November 2018

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Sometimes it’s seems as though the news is always bad and the world hangs in a constant state of anxiety. These feelings are hard to shake, but rest assured, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. There is always a glimmer of hope, something to work towards, and something to be grateful for. You never know, you might be closer to the other side of the mountain than you think.

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Be hopeful today.

The fourth of November 2018

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There are some people who advise to never look back, cautioning against regret. There are other people who advise reflection and contemplation. So long as it does not strain your neck, it is useful sometimes to look back upon your achievements to find inspiration for accomplishing future goals. If you achieved something amazing in the past, you can achieve something amazing in the future.

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A glance at the past can reveal your ability to achieve amazing things. 

The third of November 2018

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Everyone has a story to tell, but sometimes there is not always someone there to listen. To be a good friend, sometimes you have to be interested rather than interesting. Have a listen to someone’s story, it might be entertaining, you might learn something and most of all listening is a wonderful act of kindness.

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Good storytellers are also great listeners.

The thirty first of October: Halloween 2018

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Happy Halloween! I hope that you all have some lovely tricks, treats and shenanigans and enjoy!

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I have yet to photograph a goat in a costume; however, this one seems to be plotting some mischief.