by Kathy | Mar 26, 2018 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Bravery, Change
The healing power of the horses is amazing. They can do for us what we cannot do for ourselves. I thank my God every day for allowing me to partner with these beautiful souls. I had the pleasure of watching one of our horses at work yesterday. In her quiet presence,...
by Kathy | Feb 15, 2018 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Bravery, Change, New Beginnings
I stood tall on a Gypsy Vanner, in the ocean. What an experience! I have to say that I had to face my fear to do it, and I did. My boyfriend and I were visiting my mother in Florida and we were on our way to Anna Maria Island for lunch on the beach. As we were...
by Kathy | Jan 12, 2018 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Bravery, Change, New Beginnings, Recovery, rehab
Did you make 2017 the year of you? What did you focus on the most in the past year? Make a list. What were the top five positive things that took most of your time and energy? What were the top five negative things that stole your time and energy? Which list is easier...
by Kathy | Dec 8, 2017 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Bravery, Change, horses, Recovery, Spirituality, Uncategorized
“I encourage YOU to be a blessing to someone today… as we share the love of God and horses.” ~ Kim Farmer This past year at our Touched by a Horse™ business SUMMIT, one of the speakers was Kim Farmer, founder of the non-profit Prayer Pony Mission. In her speech,...
by Kathy | Nov 17, 2017 | Alcoholism, Change, Death, Uncategorized
Don’t walk through this world looking for reasons why you don’t belong or that you’re not enough. Because it’s guaranteed, you’ll always find exactly what you’re looking for. I’m reading Braving the Wilderness, by Brene Brown. In it she says, “In the absence of love...
by Kathy | Oct 21, 2017 | Alcoholism, Change, Recovery
Who am I? I have heard the statement from those in recovery, “I want to be who I used to be!” I always want to ask, “What about you changed? If you were so special, why did you drink yourself away?” I was not always a drunk, but I did start drinking at age 15. I’m now...