Breathing in the fresh morning air, clear and crisp, a peaceful mareReady to munch on piles of hay, nothing to do but enjoy the dayEasy and slow, all feels right, feelings of safety through the nightA nicker, a whinny, her friends do call, beckoning her to come from her stallTogether they wander through the fields, … Continue reading A Happy Mare
"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another'What, You too?! I thought I was the only one.'"C.S. Lewis I attended the Touched by a Horse annual Summit this weekend. It's a big event with speakers, break out groups, and Graduation night for the new certified coaches. It's a pretty big deal. … Continue reading WHAT IS THE SECRET TO HEALING?
Dear Woman, Yesterday, squeals of joy and laughter brought a shadow to your smile and pain snuck into the corners of your eyes. You did your best to be supportive without giving away your inner hurt. The women around you were oblivious, absorbed in their own happiness and excitement, they were not witness to your … Continue reading You Deserve More Than False Love
Sometimes the world of people is an ugly place. Hateful acts are committed every day and the news delights in bringing these horrors into our awareness and into our homes. Fear dances outside our windows and doors, sparking people to withdraw from each other and bunker down, preparing for the end of the world as … Continue reading Healing in the Trees
As I've studied various therapies over the last few years, something that pops up from time to time, is the importance of play. It's not something I believe we give a lot of thought to as adults. Play is synonymous with children and childhood, but it remains an important part of our growth as adults. … Continue reading When Was the Last Time You Frolicked?
Amanda Soper 