My Year of Dirt and Water: An Incredible Journey of Self-Discovery and Growth

My Year of Dirt and Water: Journal of a Zen Monk's Wife in Japan

by Tracy Franz

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	312 pages

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I spent a year living in the wild, working on a farm, learning about nature, and discovering myself. It was an incredible journey of self-discovery and growth, and I'm excited to share it with you.

I've always been fascinated by nature. As a child, I spent hours exploring the woods behind my house, building forts, and pretending to be animals. As I got older, I realized that my love of nature went beyond just playing in the dirt. I wanted to understand the natural world, and I wanted to learn how to live in harmony with it.

So, when I graduated from college, I decided to take a year off and live in the wild. I found a farm in rural Oregon that was willing to take me on as a volunteer, and I packed my bags and headed west.

The farm was everything I had hoped for and more. It was a beautiful piece of land, with rolling hills, lush forests, and a sparkling river. The farmers were kind and welcoming, and they taught me everything I needed to know about farming. I learned how to plant seeds, care for animals, and harvest crops. I also learned about the importance of sustainability and how to live in harmony with the land.

But my year on the farm was about more than just learning about agriculture. It was also a year of self-discovery and growth. I learned a lot about myself, my strengths, and my weaknesses. I learned how to be more independent, more resourceful, and more resilient. I also learned the importance of community and the power of human connection.

One of the most important things I learned during my year on the farm was the importance of living in the present moment. In the wild, there is no time for regrets or worries about the future. You have to be present in the moment, and you have to be ready for anything. I learned to let go of my expectations and to embrace the unexpected. I learned to appreciate the beauty of the natural world, and I learned to find joy in the simple things in life.

My year on the farm was a transformative experience. It changed my life in many ways, and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to have had that experience. I encourage everyone to spend some time living in the wild, if they can. It's an incredible way to learn about yourself, about nature, and about the world around you.

Here are some of the most important things I learned during my year on the farm:

• The importance of living in the present moment
• The power of human connection
• The importance of sustainability
• The value of hard work
• The importance of self-reliance
• The beauty of the natural world

I hope that my story will inspire you to take your own journey of self-discovery and growth. The world is a beautiful place, and there is so much to learn from it. Get out there and explore! You never know what you might find.

My Year of Dirt and Water: Journal of a Zen Monk's Wife in Japan

by Tracy Franz

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
File size	:	1817 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	312 pages

FREE