I have felt out of time all my life. I know farm life is ruggled and difficult, but somehow I see myself living off the land, having animals, and a garden.
So after 50+ years I moved to a small place in the country and have been here 4 years. I have sheep, chickens,an orchard, and a garden. I'm living in the middle of the worst drought in Texas history, but I'm happier than I've ever been. I drive 2 hours a day, four day a week, to keep my job in the city. But when I'm at home I am in harmony with nature. I know when to put a Purple Martin house out and when to put Hummingbird feeders up. I've learned a thousand things about my animals.
I can make homemade bread and egg noodles and canning veggies from the garden. I've picked and eaten dandelion greens.
My world is not a total calm, but I have a peaceful place in it.