I met Bailey last year at a riding barn. She is a beautiful buckskin mare who requires a bit more TLC and understanding than other horses at the barn. She enjoys her space and does what she can to set boundaries when she feels she needs to. Despite that others consider her to have a nuisance attitude, I have developed a unique connection with this horse. I trust her on a level I didn't know existed. I feel safe with her and I believe she does with me. She has truly marked a spot in my heart just for her.
Recently I experienced an extraordinarily trying day emotionally which caught me incredibly off guard and I wasn't handling any of the experiences with grace. The next day, though, carrying significant residuals from the day before, I went to the barn.
There are many days when I am at the barn and I don't see Bailey. There are also many time I pass her stall and she may or may not acknowledge me outwardly. But this day was different. I walked another horse to the field and as I turned around, there was Bailey - her head outside her stall, I felt as though she had something to say. So I walked over, happy for a moment with her. We said our hellos and I simply stood with her - her head close to my shoulder as I pet her neck and withers. She sighed a big sigh, as if to let me know everything was going to be ok. She stayed with me - not once distracted by other people, or noises. She was with me in the moment. And I was with her. Although the time passed was probably less than five minutes, I firmly believe she helped remove a heaviness within me. I know the space we shared was meaningful and I am grateful for the exchange.
Thank you, Bailey, for being my angel that day.
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Friday, June 22, 2018
Energy Trails
We all leave behind an energy trail of whatever we are resonating at the moment. I tend to visualize it similar to the electric energy behind DC's character, The Flash, as he runs, but softer, and most of the time, slower. :)
When I'm in nature or out shopping, I often wonder what my energy trail looks like. Some days I focus on my energetic trail and fill myself up with a specific resonance - love, peace, joy, fun, or whatever comes to mind. Then, I imagine the energy swirling behind me as beautiful colors, leaving fairy dust-like sprinkles of this good energy, until all the goodness fills the space.
What energy will you leave behind - driving your car, walking through the grocery store, or sitting in a class or meeting room? Have fun with creating an assortment of positive energy and a rainbow of color, painting the world with your energy and imagination.
When I'm in nature or out shopping, I often wonder what my energy trail looks like. Some days I focus on my energetic trail and fill myself up with a specific resonance - love, peace, joy, fun, or whatever comes to mind. Then, I imagine the energy swirling behind me as beautiful colors, leaving fairy dust-like sprinkles of this good energy, until all the goodness fills the space.
What energy will you leave behind - driving your car, walking through the grocery store, or sitting in a class or meeting room? Have fun with creating an assortment of positive energy and a rainbow of color, painting the world with your energy and imagination.
Monday, June 11, 2018
Making the Time
In a world where time seems to be a luxury many do not have, making the time for things we want to do is a valuable practice for our personal well being and for our contribution to our families, jobs, etc. When was the last time you made time for your hobby, your family member, your lifelong or new friend, or something else like adventure, vacation or rest?
For me, I regularly juggle the many interests and needs I have, however, one of the most near and dear to my heart is making time to write. Sometimes when I make time to write, the inspiration is simply not there. I may be either unmotivated and drained from life's daily tasks, concerns, duties, etc., or I feel as though I am writing something for the sake of writing. When I have specific topics that cross my mind to write about, I usually need to strike while the iron is hot. Waiting, though, is also sometimes appropriate so I can articulate my message just so. Other times I lose the words by waiting. So it truly is a balancing act.
Balancing our time so we meet our obligations and still nurture ourselves with inspiration, fun, and rest is pertinent to our ability to be/feel content. A lot of people will say "You make time for the things you want to do." To an extent this can be true for many people. However, for people who work multiple jobs or in certain life situations, this saying can be insulting. Regardless, it is up to us to create space for the precious moments that make our heart's soar, even if for 15 minutes. This time we invest in ourselves goes a long way to our own strength and potential impact we can have on our every day worlds.
What will you do today to make time for the moments you desire? What can you do to consistently create that space, in whatever frequency works best for your life?
For me, I regularly juggle the many interests and needs I have, however, one of the most near and dear to my heart is making time to write. Sometimes when I make time to write, the inspiration is simply not there. I may be either unmotivated and drained from life's daily tasks, concerns, duties, etc., or I feel as though I am writing something for the sake of writing. When I have specific topics that cross my mind to write about, I usually need to strike while the iron is hot. Waiting, though, is also sometimes appropriate so I can articulate my message just so. Other times I lose the words by waiting. So it truly is a balancing act.
Balancing our time so we meet our obligations and still nurture ourselves with inspiration, fun, and rest is pertinent to our ability to be/feel content. A lot of people will say "You make time for the things you want to do." To an extent this can be true for many people. However, for people who work multiple jobs or in certain life situations, this saying can be insulting. Regardless, it is up to us to create space for the precious moments that make our heart's soar, even if for 15 minutes. This time we invest in ourselves goes a long way to our own strength and potential impact we can have on our every day worlds.
What will you do today to make time for the moments you desire? What can you do to consistently create that space, in whatever frequency works best for your life?
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