I'm not really a farmer yet but I'm getting there ;)
I remember my late grandpa in tears after a super storm came just before harvest time, what a pain to see all of the capital and hardwork go to nothing.
Can only imagine how tough that must be.
These days one must be prepared for extreme weather and protect their crops accordingly. I actually have a hail cover for my baby plants but was unable to get there quick enough. The hail came so suddenly and unexpectedly.
Better to be a Barefoot-SunGazing-Warrior in a garden... Than a farmer in a War ;)
Have you ever read the story of Prince Siddhartha? There is a perfect message in there, in relation to a competition he had to attend, long before he became Buddha. He was competing for his wife's hand in marriage, as was tradition at the time. His father the King was stressing out because Siddhartha never did any training for the competition (unlike the other suitors). But when the day came for the competition he aced it all. Archery, tree cutting & wild horse taming. So it wasn't about the physical aspects of his body, but the contents of his heart & mind. And also his connection with nature, which worked with him to achieve his goal. Just living his life in the way to which he was accustomed kept his body in shape & his mind ready for any challenge it was presented with. Am reading the story to my family at the moment. One chapter a night. So many nuggets of truth in there.
I have downloaded the .pdf you Telegram'd... and started reading :) :) :)