Yesterday I forgot to hit “publish” and the day before I labeled the post March instead of May! Be patient with yourself through the lockdown and don’t worry about inconsequential things.
The twenty eighth of May 2020
goatsradical self acceptance
The twenty sixth of March 2020
goatsThis too shall pass and there is a silver lining behind every cloud. I promise.
The twenty fifth of May 2020
goatsSometimes doing the right thing can lead to being somewhat unpopular, but it’s often the more difficult path that is the better path to choose. Stay strong and don’t worry about naysayers.
The twenty first of May 2020
goats, kindnessLife is full of inevitable ups and downs. Sometimes, if someone is having a rough go of things humor can be a kind way to lift their spirits. Take Dover for example – after two days of constant rain at The Haven Zoo, she made the best of it by sporting a goaty mohawk. Thanks for passing along this lovely photograph! Another way to practice kindness? Supporting charities that might be losing income due to lockdowns and social distancing like the Haven – make a donation
The twenty ninth of April 2020
goatsIn my family, social distancing is definitely hardest for my six year old son. He has always been very energetic and extroverted- so being cooped up with his parents all day everyday for SIX WEEKS is a huge challenge. We are doing our best at homeschooling and grateful to his teachers for sending him a variety of daily tasks. However, it’s easy to get frustrated – the best approach is to be kind and gentle. If something isn’t working, take a break and come back to it later. Sanity and kindness is what is most important in these strange times.
The twenty eighth of April 2020
goatsSometimes staying inside with the same people can be really challenging. Make sure to find ways to get some time to yourself, especially if you are responsible for caring for others. It is not selfish – you able to better care for those who need it when you are coming from a stable foundation yourself.
The twenty sixth of April 2020
goatsJust a friendly reminder that you actually don’t have to learn a new skill or be mega-productive during lockdown. It is perfectly fine to ride it out your own way – if that means you learn a new language or discover a new law of science fantastic! If that means you watch a bunch of TikToks and take a lot of naps that’s fantastic too! The global situation is emotionally taxing for us all and we all have different ways of coping – and that is completely ok.
The sixteenth of April 2020
goatsEven if you don’t have symptoms of COVID-19, make sure to keep practicing self care and go extra easy on yourself. Lockdown is not easy but there are some silver linings here and there, plus the hope of a better world once the danger is over.
The fourth of April 2020
goatsYou never know what is happening behind the scenes, so approach every person and situation with kindness, compassion and patience.
The thirtieth of March 2020
pigsPigs have feelings too! Perhaps after a few weeks of March of Pigs you may have noticed that pigs are actually quite expressive. That’s because they feel a wide range of emotions, just like humans. Pigs can feel joy and happiness as well as suffer from negative emotions like sadness and grief. Pigs are not only emotional creatures, but have been observed to show compassion for others, and feel distress at seeing their animal and human friends suffering. They have distinctive personalities, some are shy and some are gregarious just like us. In addition to having excellent memories, it is very likely that pigs have complex feelings and thoughts, and are even able to understand symbolic languages similar to higher primates and dolphins. Amazing!
Goat of the Day 