A Solo Day to embrace.

This weekend's meditation was on patience.

The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.

As we approached the farm we saw a deer cross the lane and stand still in the woods just looking at us. As I tried to take a camera shot the deer wandered off. I wished I had just savoured the moment.

Next we saw barn owl hunting in the open fields; this is always a sight at dusk.We bedded in for the night sleeping by the fire light with the sound of owls and sheep, accompanied by the crackle of the fire and the glow of the moon.First things first, we welcomed the morning sunlight and becoming still to the sound of the dawn chorus.Walking through the field to the garden and negotiating the gate and listening to the sound of the rusty chain.

Filling the watering can, and listening to sound of the water fall on the parched earth, as we watered the plants. Such peace, such pleasure only the sound of the birds is bliss.

Parched.

Watered.

Working in the polytunnel on one of the hottest days of the year was testing.

We fitted a door to the polytunnel as well as enjoying the nature when breaks were needed. Lunch was fabulous.

Looking out from deep within.

It took real patience in the polytunnel to craft a door and to make a lock from bits of spare timber. The meditation was to compose and breathe to be able to absorb the heat and concentrate on the task in hand.

This was a Solo Day to embrace.