New baby and happiness

Farmer Aaron and his wife Rebecca have a new baby! And she came at the perfect time.

Barbie Miller was born on July 18 weighing 7 lb 10 oz. Barbie is the 6th child in the Miller family. She is named after the three farm staff named Barbie who help prepare and pack your order each week. Baby Barbie brings so much happiness to the farm.

These days, it seems that happiness is lacking. Our world has become consumed with worry and fear and divisiveness. The future is ever changing and uncertain. 

This can lead to increased stress and anxiety.

But, there is a remedy and a peaceful protest to this state of life. It’s happiness!

I chatted with farmer Aaron about what makes him happy, and there are many things - smiling babies, satisfied customers, everyone working together, seeing passionate people, and butterflies and birds.

All of Aaron’s kids get really happy when the turkeys gobble. They make weird sounds until the bigger toms get their feathers rustled and finally gobble.

Aaron’s boys are happy doing “big person things” like making hay and driving horses.

Aaron’s oldest daughter Martha finds joy in making bouquets for customers. And, she really loves getting thank yous for the bouquets.

Happiness is contagious. But, it’s still up to you to grab it. It’s not only a state of being, it’s a practice.

Butterflies fly by all the time. If you’re consumed with other thoughts and bogged down with the state of the world, you may not notice them. But, if you can let your guard down, you can notice the butterflies. If you notice the butterflies, you can allow them to bring you happiness. Let it flow through you.

Especially in a world lacking positivity, it’s extra important to make room in your mind for happiness. 

It’s about enjoying the simple things in life. It’s a free gift. It's an inspiration. It’s a way to fight back in today’s crazy world.

It has been said that 60 seconds of anger is 1 minute of happiness lost.

What brings you happiness?