Community…
Today, I received a phone call from an old friend. We haven’t seen each other in years and rarely talk. I didn’t hesitate to answer that call. We talked like we have never missed a beat. And she is the exact same person I remember years later. It felt so comforting. Why am I telling you this? I think we need to keep surrounding ourselves with people who we KNOW like this. Totally transparent, people who give you a sense of comfort. Our circle has to fill our cup.
Community has been coming to my mind a lot lately. There was a time not long ago when I vowed that “I hated people”. A friend of mine laughs when I say this because she says that’s completely untrue. The truth is that I was just in the wrong circles and looking at things from the wrong lens. Since beginning a farm as a first generation starter, no farming background, I have been blessed to meet and get to know the most wonderful people. God has brought so many teachers, mentors, helping hands and neighbors into our lives. Who have been immensely generous, kind and available. For this I am incredibly grateful. I finally understand the power of community and that I actually do need people.
The farm has grown me as a person. Helped me to open my heart and my home. I hope to grow the community here at Blessed Nest Farm. To bring people together in a good positive way. Some day maybe I can repay the mentorship and knowledge I am gaining, finally be a part of a community that I have lived in my whole life. To share our abundance. Good transparent people, clean food, beautiful flowers. We want everyone to leave the farm with a heart lighter than when you arrived.
I don’t think that the Lord makes mistakes. I think that he puts individuals in our lives for a reason. That may sound confusing, but what about the people that cause annoyance, irritation, anxiety, havoc or pain. Well…… they were there for a reason also. Maybe it was a test, a character builder, maybe there is a lesson. Either way it shapes who we are.
The Bible speaks extensively of community, caring, being kind. Mom always said “you will catch more bees with honey.” Build your circle with people who support you, cheerleaders, those people who make you feel better just being around them and be that for others. Clean up your circle, embrace your community. We were never built to go about life alone. We need God, family, and community……recipe for a great life.
OH! and farm animals, don’t forget them!
Smile, Say hello to people, help when you see a need!
And seriously… why are you still reading this? Call that old friend, neighbor, talk or make a date to hang out. You’ll be so happy you did.