On April 29th, The Equine Connection hosted its second open house. It was another very enjoyable experience. Mother Nature blessed us with dry weather, while the fire and the home baked food kept us warm. The horses provided the guests with an experience of equine-assisted learning via three exercises that everyone participated in. We discussed the various applications of the exercises to topics such as communication, boundaries and leadership. I find that doing the exercises […]
Last night I had the pleasure of attending a fundraiser for the Vernon Women’s Transition House Society. It was International Women’s Day and we were treated to the sounds of three local singers. All three women have written their own songs and they sang about life, everyday life. It was very empowering to hear the power in their voices and also the power of their lyrics. A common issue many women struggle with is a […]
This winter Angel got a sinus infection. It was only on one side. The infection drained out of her left nostril and boy did it stink. I called the vet and Angel was traditionally treated, namely with antibiotics. The infection cleared and I thought she was all better. However, within a week, the deadly smell returned, as did the yellow discharge from her nostril. I called my usual vet, Britt Mills (http://www.millsvet.com/), who was away […]
More and more I am recognizing that some people have a highly sensitive personality. If you google this personality type, you will likely come across the name of Elaine Aron. She is the author of several books about the highly sensitive personality. Like all personality types, the highly sensitive personality has strengths and challenges. One strength is that one very easily picks up the feelings of those around her or him. Although we are all […]
I have been listening to Clarissa Pinkola Estes on her collection of CDs called Theatre of the Imagination. Just like in her book, Women who Run with the Wolves, Clarissa tells fairytales and educates the listener as to the nurturance to be found in the stories. She talks about the importance of understanding symbols and how they feed the deepest parts of our selves. I really enjoy listening to her tell a story. It is […]