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It only took the corn that I planted a few days to emerge - and emerge it did.
What bliss it is to see something result so quickly from planting it. As "corny" as it might sound - I think that the corn grew because it was planted with love.
What's something that you do that could use a little extra "love?" How can infusing an activity with love support you?
I'd love to hear your comments and discoveries!
Killdeer amaze me. There's something magical about witnessing eggs hatching.
A quick recap - 8am notice eggs hatching - 2 babies born.
10:30am - a quick check in to see if #3 and #4 have hatched. Here's a couple of photos from 10:30am - both birds are a bit "fluffier."
I love this picture. It reminds me of going to a concert and someone thinking that the lead singer is looking right at them and singing. I feel like the bird is looking right at me.
The day continues and no more hatched eggs. Finally around 4:30pm the newest edition hatched.
What's the benefit of the birds hatching hours apart instead of all at once? How does spreading something out over time verses wanting it to happen all at once support you? How can you take something that is chaotic and create peace?
I'd love to hear your comments and discoveries!
As I walked the dogs down the driveway, I carefully avoided the four-egg nest. As soon as we were clear, I let the dogs have the full length of their leashes.
On our return trip, I eyed the nest to make sure it was safe to let the dogs have full range. As I eyed the nest this time, I noticed something different.
I put the dogs in the yard and grabbed my camera. Two of the babies had hatched while I was walking the dogs!
If you notice in the photos, the one that is "fluffier" hatched first and the second one is fresh from the shell.
The Killdeer is in the "plover" family and they do not feed their young (I thought all birds did). They teach their young how to survive and find their own food.
Now I feel fortunate that I didn't have to find my own food as a baby.
These birds not only have to peck their way out of the shell, they also have to learn how to walk (and run), find food, hide from predators and communicate with their parents within hours of hatching.
How do you think the Killdeer learns how to "hide" itself? Is it out of fear or freedom?
What's something you currently do out of fear? How can you switch it to come from a place of freedom (especially if it's something that will have the same actions regardless of the motivation)?
I'd love to hear your comments and discoveries!
Here's my "how to" on planting corn. I'm going to show you the before and after pictures just for kicks. ;)
If your ground and surroundings look like this, then I suggest some intensive weeding and working of the ground.
My dad filled the base of old grain bin slabs (funnel-shaped) with dirt. Corn doesn't need any fancy dirt or soil - it's pretty hearty and will grow almost anywhere that is hot enough.
After you weed and work the soil (pull out anything that doesn't need to be there and hoe/till the soil) then use the sharp end of a hoe to dig a row about 2" deep.
Space the corn about 4" apart. The package suggests one piece of corn every 4", yet I find that if you put 2-3 pieces every 4" you have a better chance of it growing (you have to assume that not all of the seeds will sprout - was that an expectation?).
Cover the rows with dirt. I use my hoe to gently cover the seed on both sides of the row (the dirt that piled up when I originally hoed the row).
Finally, water the corn. This will alert the corn that it's time to turn into a corn stalk.
One important note: It is important to plant at least three rows of corn so the corn will have a better chance of pollination. It can happen in a single row, yet it will lower your chances of bearing "ears."
How can you "plant" the seeds of bliss in your every day? What would it look like to "weed out" anything that doesn't belong and leave only the bliss?
I'd love to hear your comments and discoveries.
