Dear kind human,

There are so many things that you can get yourself focused on, which takes away the joy of us being together. We want to remind you that you are loved, appreciated, and highly regarded in more ways than you realize.

Take some deep breaths and allow yourself to settle in to really take in our words.

We are the horses of the world who see our humans as shining lights. As kind and as thoughtful as they can be. They still make mistakes, like anyone else, but they are quick to be aware and redirect and to ask for forgiveness. It is for these reasons that we want you to hear us now with our gratitude.

This is a list of all the things we love about you. Consider this our love letter to the humans who care for us equines…

1. Thank you for showing up consistently to meet our basic needs, no matter how your little bodies sweat or freeze.

2. Thank you for allowing us to share quiet moments, when we breathe and observe our worlds together.

3. Thank you...

We were running towards a bus stop, in downtown NYC. There was a bus already there and it started to pull away. We figured we would have to wait for the next one, but it must have seen us running, stopped and let us on. I remember my sister saying: That never happens! 

This was around 2014 and I was with my husband and sister, having a wonderful time in my old stomping grounds. My second official teaching job was actually at the Chelsea Piers Equestrian Center back in the year 2000. After Sept. 11th, the facility was taken over by the mounted police. We were walking by it and admiring one of the painted horses that were scattered amongst the city at the time. I was relieved that the mounted police had a proper space to let their horses move around when off duty, in the big indoor and outdoor arenas. 

Back to the unusual moment of the bus stopping for its hopeful passengers. As soon as we got on, we could sense the bus driver was clearly in a league of her...

There is constant noise and static all around us.

It can be found all around in the media, relationships, daily chores, and even our mind chatter.

What if...

You could get really quiet.

And sit and listen to your breath. 

Would you be okay with where you were physically, mentally, and spiritually?

True acceptance begins with taking a deep breath and knowing that where you are right now, in this very moment is completely okay. It might not be a comfortable place... to sit quietly and just be.... however, this is where you can find your most intriguing answers to life.

Acceptance of your entire now moment can help you figure out where you want to go next. If you're being pushed and pulled and flailed about like a nervous horse with a flag chasing you, you won't be able to hear the quiet connection always at the ready to help you.

All you need do is ask. Sit and breathe... and ask yourself, what do I need in this moment? 

Accepting where you are in life is key to being...