We went to a place Neot Kedumim Field, and it was an area that has been reconstructed to look like the place that it would have during Old Testament time. It had many of the same trees that would have existed them including an Almond tree and fruit trees as well as the tree that made the crown placed on Christ.
What i really enjoyed was the opportunity to heard some sheep. I learned that the sheep follows the other sheep and that they get scared when walking in front of them for they will feel boxed in. I also learned that if I grab the bigger sheep or the one that stands out in the front and use that one to lead, the others will follow. It is all about having respect in a way and not forcing them to do what you want but to think out what you want them to do and how you are allowing them to do it. I can see how it relates to parenthood. If a parent wants a child to do impossible tasks and then keep interfering or giving them more directions, it can overwhelm them and will start to panic and not be able to succeed.
I also was able to make some pitas over the fire, which was really fun but i smelled like smoke the rest of the day and my eyes were burning being in that smoke the whole time. But it was a great experience to make them.
I just had a great time on this field trip and would not mind getting some sheep, I think I am a natural at being a Shepard. So if all else fails and I am not able to succeed in life I will be a Shepard.
Just become a teacher and you will become a SHEPHERD - just have fun finding the biggest sheep that is the leader. They are the hardest ones to spot with people. They aren't always obvious.
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