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Having lived somewhat independently for most of June in Venezuela, I was reminded again of the importance and beauty of long term companionship and friendship when I was re-united with my partner Matthew and my family! I have spent the last 3 weeks on a co-operative farming estate 2 hours north-west of London, U.K. called “Canon Frome” with three major parental figures (my mom and Matthews parents). We have enjoyed each other’s presence, and appreciated the beauty of self-reliance together! It is wonderful to be able to grow my own food and to reconnect with the earth. I have learnt to milk goats, cows, make cheese, play the guitar ( i know 3.5 chords), I am tending carrots and eating organically & locally! It is very relaxing & refreshing. I have been in a comfortable space & frame of mind to work on becoming a better person through radical honesty, nonviolent communication, challenging negative thoughts/actions and accepting & forgiving myself. I’m trying to write a song about my fathers fruit farm but I’m having emotionally difficulty finishing the song. I have been thinking a lot about the need to constantly connect people, to reduce barriers, to feel the energy of those around us.