Last night I had the opportunity to visit a herd of sheep.  I found them fascinating with their cartoon like faces and wooly coats.  Their eyes are striking behind beautiful eyelashes.  They were friendly but wary of me and a camera lens in their personal space.  

I realized that if I was sitting down they would wander closer to me as they moved like lawn mowers through the grass.  Whenever they felt uncomfortable they immediately trotted together as a tight knit group (no pun intended) to a different location in the field.  Then after a short time they would decide to change their location again in the pasture and they would all promptly trot together to another spot.  No one lagged behind and said, waitttt, but I Likkkke it over here.  they all agreed immediately it was a good idea and went with the flow.  What an uncomplicated life!  

After they got used to my presence some started checking me out more closely, their warm breath huffing over my skin as they moved past me thru the pasture.  Then a few decided to take more time and lick me and inspect my clothes and my shoes.  I tried not to worry about them biting my toes (maybe sandals were not the best idea) but I was more interested in snapping a good pic as they didn't hold a pose for long. 

Soon the light was gone and my zen time with the sheep was over but the next day I still felt their calming presence.  Forget about counting them at night, some days you just need some good sheep! 

Peace, 

connie