by Susan | Aug 9, 2023 | Awareness
And into the woods I go, to lose my mind and find my soul. ~John Muir Nature is a great equalizer – It keeps me grounded. This week I’ve been having control challenges with my horses. I left for the weekend and told the woman who was here caring for them that the...
by Susan | Aug 2, 2023 | A Hero's Journey, Awareness
I spent the weekend in Wisconsin training for A Hero’s Journey with Horses. This is a great program for building self-esteem in adults, teens, and tweens. Now I am able to hold these programs here at Serenity Ranch. Often when we think of heroes, we think of...
by Susan | Jul 26, 2023 | Awareness
My goal is to have peace, joy, and ease throughout my life. This would create a harmonious life. This morning as I write this there is a storm raging outside. Dalila is terrified of storms. She woke me just before 6:00 am. I was going to sleep a little longer and now...
by Susan | Jul 19, 2023 | Awareness
Right now, I feel like setting up my house and barn is the monkey on my back. John and I have been waging war on the musk and Russian thistle on the property and the alleyway in the barn is full of thistle that we’ve cut down. We’ve also learned that the thistle will...
by Susan | Jul 12, 2023 | Awareness
Do you feel like life is disappointing you? Like you need some support and don’t know where to turn. I’m back in Oakley for a few days. Trying to sell some stuff and packing more stuff. I brought John back and we both agree that we’re tired of packing boxes. It...
by Susan | Jul 5, 2023 | Awareness
We had a big storm roll through Friday night. As the impending storm approached the animals feel the pressure change. I had gotten a few warnings on my phone to go to shelter so I opened the basement door so the dog and cat could retreat. I did not. I watched as the...
by Susan | Jun 28, 2023 | Awareness, Caregiving
The horses were moved last Wednesday without problems. It’s been a busy week so instead of writing I’m sharing a podcast episode that I was a guest on. Listen by clicking the button below. To keep informed about all the happenings at Connection and...
by Susan | Jun 21, 2023 | Awareness
My horses are set to be moved to Serenity Ranch on Wednesday, the summer solstice. I asked a friend what the significance might be. She told me that it’s a time for letting go of the old. That it’s a perfect time for them to start a new beginning with me at the new...
by Susan | Jun 14, 2023 | Awareness, Travel
Traveling on the highway between Oakley and Oskaloosa several times I’ve had plenty of time to think. Because of this I sometimes prefer to drive to events that someone else would fly to. Sometimes in Kansas, the wind can feel like it’s going to blow you off the road....
by Susan | Jun 7, 2023 | Awareness, Communications
Right now, I’m anticipating my horses coming to live at the new property. Then I was disappointed. I’ve been trying to get them here since the first of May when I took possession. It’s been rough going back and forth. Bringing small loads, spending a night or two, and...
