5 Life Lessons from Alpacas
Nature’s answer to Marcus Aurelius? You decide.
In our frantic, digitally-dominated daily lives, sometimes we need a reminder that there is wisdom in simplicity.
The challenge is to be open to learning from it.
Very few animals have mastered the art of simple living better than alpacas. They are experts in making the most of every day and enjoying basic things. It doesn’t take much to make an alpaca happy.
I’ve kept a small, soulful herd of Suri alpacas since 2013. They have enhanced my life beyond measure.
I chose Suris because I loved their supermodel look. Their fleece is silky and swings and shimmers when they move. Although kids (and a lot of adults) prefer the teddy-bear appeal of Huacaya alpacas, I love the Suris’ shyness and delicacy.
And because I believe we can learn a lot from Nature, I’ve put together five powerful life lessons these gentle creatures can teach us.
1. Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
My alpacas know every inch of their paddock and will immediately notice the tiniest change…
