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Life is simple

by CMCook | Nov 8, 2014 | farm life, fat cow studio, In the studio, Inspiration, Nature, ranch living

"Be serene in the oneness of things and erroneous views will disappear by themselves" -Seng-ts'an Sometimes I get so wrapped up in "life" and what I am suppose to be doing. Whizzing right by all the things I love...

Untie

by CMCook | Sep 8, 2014 | farm life, fat cow studio, In the studio, Inspiration, Nature

I read a quote not long ago…"Don't cut what you can untie." At first, I thought it meant to not cut the pretty ribbon, but untie it for later use. I was reading Seven Thousand Ways to Listen, by Mark Nepo, one chapter was about patience. How the...

Learning to Listen

by CMCook | Jul 11, 2014 | Family, farm life, fat cow studio, In the studio, Inspiration, Nature, ranch living

"A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions" Oliver Wendell Holmes I have been reading and studying about life, death, religion, listening, being still and just what I am suppose to be doing with myself. ...

My life changed…

by CMCook | Jun 16, 2014 | Family, fat cow studio, In the studio, Inspiration

I knew all my life that one day one of my parents would die. I took it for granted for so long. They were healthy, vibrant and full of life. As they got older, they slowed down a bit. Didn't take as many long walks, went to bed earlier. Maybe took a nap in the...

Spring

by CMCook | Apr 15, 2014 | farm life, fat cow studio, In the studio, Inspiration, ranch living

This time of year is my favorite! New life Renewal Good things growing in the garden New journeys New friends A time to drink it all in. Spring gives me hope. For me, it is a time for a redo, a time to get it right. This is my time of...

I hold on

by CMCook | Mar 6, 2014 | farm life, fat cow studio, In the studio, Inspiration, ranch living

I was was listening to Dierks Bentley's song "I hold on". It is about things that matter the most . our families.. Our freedom Our faith Our love I have been working on de-stressing and simplifying. This song...

Courage = Grateful = Consistency

by CMCook | Jan 5, 2014 | fat cow studio

It is a new year. A new year to start my resolutions….again… Lose 10 lbs, start running again….eat healthier….blah, blah, blah.I have been making those same resolutions for 30 years or more, with some success…more or less. But this year I have different...

Happy New Year!

by CMCook | Dec 31, 2013 | Family, fat cow studio, In the studio, Inspiration

I wish you all a very happy, blessed New Year! See you in 2014! xo Cindy

Wandering

by CMCook | Dec 23, 2013 | Family, fat cow studio, In the studio, Inspiration

It may be that when we no longer know what to do, we have come to our real work; and that when we no longer know which way to go, we have begun our real journey. The mind that is not baffled is not employed. The impeded stream is the one that sings. -Wendell Berry We...

Noel

by CMCook | Dec 14, 2013 | fat cow studio

Christmas waves a magic wand over the world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful! Norman Vincent Peale I hope everyone is enjoying the Christmas spirit! xo Cindy

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