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                         Insightful Day

This Morning 7" of new snow

         

Asia 

By noon the sun was shinning and the sky was such a beautiful blue.

My  day started off with chores , listening to all my favorite music this am...When ever I start getting to serious I crank the tunes sing and dance ...

An awesome ride through the snow on Phlaggston... 

This summer I had some health challenges , I discovered many emotional blocks that I believe caused the situation I was in... I take my health very serious . I did my self work, added some amazing supplements , mediate daily , work out...etc... Last week I noticed my energy level going down, my breathing becoming labored again... I was/am so frustrated that I'm not accomplishing my goals as quickly as I want to...

Monday I decided I'd try acupuncture to help my body...It was awesome...My body responded very well , my energy went up and I felt happier... MB, Acupuncturist asked really good questions and it seems some of my issues were returning. She was able to give me a really good understanding of the what ,Hows and whys that no doctor was able to figure out...I get it!

I was feeling sorry for myself because it's very difficult for me to do chores, I get  out of breath so easily... I look over the fence and here's this beautiful oak leaf gliding across the 3' snow bank .

I start to think, I like to get from point A to Point B as fast as I can,no detours. Then the oak leaf started flipping all over the place , that is how I feel about my life at the moment. I did start to laugh. Life is full of twist and turns , ups and downs... 

At dusk I was out side and I started crying again because I was feeling sorry for myself , I look up into the sky and a eagle was about 10' from my head. What a cool experience... I'm still not getting it .

 10:30 pm last mash feeding for the old horses. I'm carrying the bucket , I get so out of breath I have to stop and take a break, I look up in the sky and the stars are incredible . I slow my pace and I begin to hear the snow and all the different sounds it makes. At that moment the light bulb goes off in my head and I realize what a beautiful gift I've been given ...I'm moving way to fast and I'm missing out on so much beauty, knowledge and peace. I hung out with the horses for about 30 minutes and just listened, it was like listening to an orchestra, all the sounds from the herd breathing, eating hay, their bodies moving, the ponies eating their mash, the wind blowing through the trees, and the sounds resonating from the snow  . The joy I felt inside...I get it now...I am listening.

Shadow is about  light and darkness of life , Willie is about being silly and joyful.

Be-ing a live is such a beautiful gift. When we are present in the now we're able to experience life in a place of "AWE". I realized I wasn't hearing what the horses need me to hear. They are my teachers too. When my health is off I hang out with them a lot and I live from the heart and quiet the brain...I look forward to what horses come up to me tomorrow. I look forward to learning more so I'm able to teach more . I Look forward to another journey of healing. I look forward to knowing what I want to be experiencing and letting go of the "How"... and my time line :) . I look forward to hearing my body.

What are you looking forward to?  How do you want to be living , hearing and feeling your life? How do you allow nature into your life? How are you listening to your body?

Freedom has the white star on his forehead.

 The meaning of an oak leaf is" Faith" "Strength"

The meaning of an Eagle is "Inner power & Spirituality" 

Nature is an incredible teacher if we allow her in.

BE your own teacher...Every thing you need to know is with in YOU! Start asking lots of questions ...get ready to start receiving answers...ARE you really listening to your body?

Health*JOY*Peace...Lisa 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Living and Death

              Receiving the Phone Call

Horses help our Soul

Last evening I received a phone call from my sister that our Aunt was going into Hospice care today... Too me she is young 63, she looks 50 has the greatest smile that warms my heart every time I see her.

I had a difficult time sleeping last night imaging what it must be like for my Aunt to have to call the people she loves and tell them how sick she really is and that her time has come...I come from a very big family that is very close. My Aunt is the first person in our generational family to have cancer. 

What a Blessing to be able to say good-bye , but to have to spend your last days on earth in pain or drugged I struggle with. This past Christmas was my mom's last holiday with all her siblings...I have a very strong faith and I know my Aunt will shortly be on her way to a new adventure , experience, learning. For her , children, siblings, nieces, nephews  and friends there will be a huge loss and  grief ...

Shadow

 

Death to me is always a reminder  of how short our time on earth really is... There is no promise that you will live another day. Are we living our lives to the fullest? Here's a list of questions that I was asking myself last night around 3am.

1) Have I told my Aunt enough how much I love and appreciate her.

2) Am I telling everyone in my life how much I love them and what they mean to me?

3) Am I being responsible for my actions?

4) AM I truly finding forgiveness for my self and others?

5)  Am I living the life I want to be living.

6) Am I being kind every day?

7) What do I want to accomplish? What action steps will I start taking now to get there?

8) How do I keep my heart open to fully love? 

9) Am I setting my boundaries to fully honor me?

10) How can I laugh , smile and experience more Joy every day?

11) How can I make a difference more?

12) Am I walking and living my faith ?

13) How can I appreciate my life more and give thanks more?

Apache ...Playful                Phlaggston...Understanding the power that lives with in you

 

Being a live is such a beautiful gift...May you take time today to review your life , LOVE more , Laugh more, spend time in Nature,  get off auto-pilot and truly experience life...NOW is the time... 

Health*JOY* Blessings...Lisa 

Purpose Living

Are you living a Life of Purpose daily?

                            

Phlaggston - Teaches you about inner self and power.

Or, Are you a living a life on Auto pilot? 

Eagle teaches you about knowing the wisdom that is with in you.

 When you go about your day NOT thinking or feeling your on autopilot ...No creativity is happening , your being the working Bee. By the time your 35 years young  90% of your life is on autopilot. That is a very scarey thought. If you decide to stay in that self learned comfy zone your life will be the same until your soul leaves ( you die) ... That is so very sad .

Eagle and Ghost( Creating your own path)

When you live a life of Purpose you have a focus , goals ,dreams and you experience living from a place of being thankful  having gratitude and giving back to society , nature , community , family...etc.  You know what you want , you've turned the cruise control off and have a  desire to be experiencing something more. Yes your embracing and loving life.,    

 How can you start living a life of purpose NOW?

1)  Wake up in the morning say out loud what you are thankful for. Feel happy inside.

2) Say out loud what actions steps your  taking towards your goals.

3) Be kind to every one on your journey.

4) Connect with your heart, soul and faith .

5) Have a conscious awareness of your breath.  Completely fill your lungs with air.

6) Begin to notice all the beauty around you, down to  the littlest of details , creatures , clouds, fragrance , colors etc.

7) Experiencing life from a place of being thankful for the lessons learned . ( no blaming) . 

May you day , evening , week, month , 2014 be overflowing with __________________________________________. 

Health*JOY*Peace...Lisa

New Beginnings

The Morning Dawn

6am - full moon setting

How do you Begin each day?

How would you like to begin your day?

Phlaggston

 Where is your past? 

Does your past  stay way behind you or come along for the ride slowing you down?

Shadow

 Where is your present, the now?

Do you take time to BE and enjoy all that is?

Josie

Can you see your future?

Do you know what you want to be experiencing in your future?

Shadow & Willie

Are you spending time each day discovering who you are ? 

Are you allowing yourself to give and receive daily?

Are you living your Passion?

Rohan & Shadow

 

 

Are you living purposefully or on autopilot?

Today may you fully be aware of your surroundings, how you are feeling, and what you are thankful for...

Health*JOY*Peace...Lisa

 

Josie

        Josie the Compassionate Protector

9 yr old Paint

 Josie has lived at Free Spirit Ranch since she was 5 months old . She was an out of control toddler/Filly who climbed , got into  everything and you could never turn your back on her because she'd bite or strike out at you. Part of Josie's anger was due to abandonment. She was taken from her mom at 3 months of age. Way too young.

Eagle Looking after Willie and Lillie when they first arrived

Eagle became Josie's step mom. Eagle looks after all the new arrivals. Eagle is 39 year old POA ( Pony of America) . Eagle was my youngest first pony and my daughters first showing experience partner. 

Josie closest horse

 

Josie now protects Eagle ... It melts your heart to watch Josie look after Eagle when she is in the herd. It's a horses instinct to drive out the weaker horses for survival. 

Josie climbs through the fence to visit Eagle . Josie and Eagle were up where we store the hay bales. Nick, Charles and I were getting ready to feed round bales so we needed to move horses. All the large bales have plastic twine which is usually orange. The twine in the new bales is a pale light blue and much thinner and dangerous because you can't see it. 

Josie's foot got stuck in the twine she started to take off , some how my foot got stuck in the twine and around my ankle, which sent me flying to the ground... I was so blessed that when she realized she was stuck and I was connected to her, she stopped.  Charles held her until I was able to get myself untangled. The twine was really tight around my ankle , I was thankful for having boots on... Took me a few minutes to get out of twine. I was a little scared due to my head being very close to her ankle and hoof. ( Will be sure to keep a knife in my pocket and no more bales with blue twine)

Josie left / Fiona on right

At that moment I had an enormous awareness of  how gifted , special ,kind and talented the horses I live/work with are. When we are compassionate to people, children , nature and animals that compassion plus a connection to all that is comes full circle back to you and me. I had a choice to talk about how dangerous the situation could have been ( negative : I don't want to bring that into my life or experience) or how totally amazing Josie is...( positive) and how blessed I am. YES being blessed is an experience I look forward to keep experiencing ...

Health*JOY*Peace...Lisa

 

 

Being Healthy

             What is Being Healthy?

Willie with the herd

Living a healthy life style has many meanings to different People. To me it's making a choice to eat healthy foods that are GMO free, grass fed beef , poultry that is fed organic feed and free ranged, lots of organic veggies, grains and one piece of fruit each day... What does eating healthy mean to you?

Danny 21 yr old quarter horse 

 Healthy to me means moving every day, dancing at home, aerobics , yoga , walking, swimming , floor hockey, weights, there is a lot of truth to: move it or lose it.

This is my son Nick in both pictures , riding Phlaggston above , walking a dog that is up for adoption at the humane society...Nick is always moving and ready to volunteer or help out .  Nick is one of the most amazing human beings I know ,  he never gives up, remembers everyone's Birthday day , stays patient when people do not understand him, has a smile for every one , totally accepts every one ... He lives a very emotionally healthy life... Is life easy for him ...no it is not. Nick was born with Down Syndrome and has Autism. What ever he decides to learn takes him 10 times longer ...He just does it and never gives up...

Shadow, Apache ,Josie

How do you define Being healthy to you?

What habit do you look forward to stopping in 2014?

What new healthy habit will you put in it's place?

Start with one thing a week that you'd like to change. Will it be easy, maybe , maybe not. What would happen in your life if you made some healthier choices ? What would happen if you didn't?

Ghost teaches you about creating a new path for yourself, While Apache reminds you to be playful while creating that path!

Health*JOY*Peace...Lisa

Focus on Solutions ( Relationships)

Put Your Energy Towards What You Want ...

Sharing food together alone

What John and Candy did to create a happier life together.

Both Candy and John were both committed to making a positive changes in there life ...Here is what they each decided to do .

Being

1) Keep there focus on What they wanted there life together to look and feel like.

    a) They made a list of all the actives they did together that they enjoyed.

    b) John made a last of all the qualities he liked about Candy and appreciated.

     c) Candy made a list of all the qualities she liked about John and aprecaited.

      d) They made a list together of all the qualities they felt were vital for them to have a healthy , happy relationship together.

John committed to making an effort :

       1) Talking to Candy every evening for 15 minutes ( skype or face time) . John would only listen and be OK with not solving anything.

         2) John would let Candy what time he would be home , what he needed ...example: alone time to settle back in, work out, no one at one, take a nap when he arrives.

        3) He would look for another job or consider going back to school.

         4) He would spend 1/2 a day on Saturday with the kids alone so Candy could have a break.

         5) Find a handy man to fix things at home for Candy.

          6) To compliment Candy on all that she was doing, send flowers once in awhile.

Candy committed to making an effort :

         1) No complaining about their situation

         2) To do activities with the kids that she enjoyed

         3) To seek help for her head aches that involve no drugs

         4) Do a trade with a friend for watching each others kids.

          5) Paint every day

          6) Let John know how much she appreciated him and what he did for her and the kids.

           7) To be OK with John needs when he arrives home.

           8) Arrange alone for her and John every other weekend

 

Focus on going forward being playful. :) 

 

In Life when we're not happy , sometimes all the thoughts go to what is wrong, which continues to create more of what you don't want. When all your energy goes toward what makes me feel good, that honors both me, you and us you'll begin to see and feel positive change. Find forgiveness and start living the relationship you want to have. Actions speak louder than words. Be sure to make this all fun...

Here's to loving and being loved!

Health...JOY...Peace...Lisa