Freedom in Forgiveness

Freedom in Forgiveness

I don’t find this world very forgiving, and I wonder why.  It is quite easy to apply the rule of intent and be generous and kind in our thoughts towards others even as we are in our thoughts to our own self.  But it does require a conscious choice.  Perhaps our egos...
Self Awareness

Self Awareness

Self-awareness.  We hear a lot about the need to be self-aware, but what does that actually mean? Self-awareness is multi-faceted and can include being aware of mental, emotional, and physical state of being in any given moment.  It can also mean being aware of our...
Managing stress with Horse help

Managing stress with Horse help

My sympathetic nervous system has been on high alert after a really difficult first week back on the job in 2024. I have two of three team leaders (direct reports) on 12 months parental leave and despite extensive forward planning am only now finalizing recruitment...
Setting and achieving goals

Setting and achieving goals

We live in a goal oriented society. I grew up being told how important it was to set and achieve goals in order to be successful in life. Unfortunately I wasn’t shown how to effectively achieve a goal. At times I knew the end game I wanted, but how the heck to get...
Authentic Self vs Ego 

Authentic Self vs Ego 

Horses are often referred to as “mirrors of our human emotions”. What does this mean? It means that when our actions are motivated by ego (i.e. a desire to look good when we actually feel nervous) the horse will know! The horse senses the fractured energy that is...
Limbic What Now?

Limbic What Now?

Limbic resonance, or attunement, is a scientific term for the mutual exchange and internal adaption that occurs when two people harmonize their emotional state. The three main functions of the limbic system are emotions, memories and arousal/stimulation. Individually...