Connection and balance

This past weekend my parents went out of town which meant my family and I were on harvesting duty. My Mom puts out a vegetable garden like no other. We had the lovely chore of picking peas. Now I love peas, always have since I was a kid. Fresh, canned, what ever; I just love them. SO off we went to the "freedom farm" (that's a long story for another day) to pick peas, feed my horse, and let our greyhound have a fenced yard to run and play in. Our daughter, still being a toddler with more curiosity than she can manage, was initially forced to hold my hand as we walked up to this huge vegetable garden. Along our walk I had this peaceful, no blissful feeling all of a sudden, I quietly looked down to see the not only was our daughter agreeably holding my hand she has grabbed her Daddy's hand too and we were our small family of three linked hand in hand. I loved it, I was so present and in the Now. I smiled with every cell in my body. Of course it ended, for what ever reason, we reached the garden, my horse came over acting like he was starving or something. But that moment in time, that feeling has stayed with me. It is a reminder that my life, when I appreciate it fully is perfectly balanced. Just me, my lovely hubby, and amazing daughter; along with our crabby cat, whiny dog, and my equine therapist. Many people question our decision to have only one child. That's just it, it's our decision. We know it's right for us. Things are balanced for us. When I have those moments of being in the Now I know I have made so many right decisions for myself that have lead me to that very slice of time. Stay connected, continue to seek balance, and-
Be well, Be happy-
Tara S. Dickherber, M.Ed, CPC

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