RE: Mountain Cows and Horses
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I love wild horses and cows when I'm hiking in the mountains. It's an image of absolute freedom that fills me with admiration. I can't explain it any better than that.
Their serenity and deep connection with nature move me. They are not constrained by humans, they don't depend on us to survive. They evolve in their natural habitat, free to roam and follow their instincts.
I know that behind them there's a shepherd who knows exactly where his animals are, but still, it's something I admire. In fact, when I was younger, I wanted to be a shepherd.
And the funny thing is, I studied computer science. But recently, I bought some land and I have a feeling that little by little, I'm going to have animals (for the moment it's not my objective, but I have a feeling it's going to happen). I'm even passively looking for a piece of land in the mountains that I could buy.
I have the vague impression that shepherding isn't so inaccessible in my life right now.
Computer science is quite different than being a shepherd but with the land you own you could always have a small hobby farm with some animals.
Yes, it's completely different. But I'm pretty sure that, over time, I'll end up becoming something of a shepherd and I'll get further and further away from computers.
For the moment, I'm using this job to generate some income and inject it directly into my land. When my land is totally self-sufficient (or at least 80% self-sufficient), I'll be able to move away from computers a bit more and concentrate on something more natural.
Sounds like a really great plan. Good luck! 👍