by Kathy | Jun 30, 2017 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Neigh #3, Recovery
Neigh #3…Live in the moment. Become aware of what is blocking your heart. Don’t let people, places, or things come between you and your divine spirit. Let go of the hate and resentment for yourself and others. Let love and forgiveness be your compass. ...
by Kathy | Jun 23, 2017 | Addiction, Alcoholism, EGCMethod, Recovery, Spirituality
By connecting to my divine spirit, I feel a guiding power of strength, courage, and love within my body, mind, and soul. By connecting to my divine spirit, I feel a guiding power of strength, courage, and love within my body, mind, and soul. Learning to trust this...
by Kathy | Jun 16, 2017 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Dreams, Grief, horses, Introvert, Meditation, Neigh #1, Recovery
Listen to the wind, it talks. Listen to the silence, it speaks. Listen to your heart, it knows. — Native American Proverb Going through recovery, having a plan of action that keeps me on the right path, learning a new process and doing the work, is what works for me...
by Kathy | Jun 9, 2017 | Addiction, Alcoholism, horses, Recovery
Who I choose to be at this moment impacts who I will become. Kathy O'Connor Is drama a big part of your life? Do you get stuck in what’s happening to you or to others? Is life a battle — anticipating what’s next? We live in a constantly changing world, where...
by Kathy | Jun 3, 2017 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Grief, Recovery, rehab, Spirituality, Suicide
“If you have decided you want what we have and are willing to go to any length to get it, then you are ready to take certain steps.” Alcoholics Anonymous. Page 58 What does it mean to “go to any length” in your recovery? What does it mean to go to any length in your...
by Kathy | May 25, 2017 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Change, Dreams, horses, Recovery, Temptation
“That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.” Genesis 2:24 My son was married last weekend at our Peace of Serenity Ranch. We had a beautiful celebration. And no alcohol was served. We chose to have a “sober”...
by Kathy | May 19, 2017 | Addiction, Change, horses, Meditation, NeighDoodle
Do you every have those moments where you can’t stop thinking about a problem or a situation? During those moments, it’s easy to go to a dark place, but you don’t have to! One technique to help you get out of your head and into your heart is to DO...
by Kathy | May 12, 2017 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Bravery, Change, Foals, horses, Recovery, rehab
Life is a Gentle Teacher. She will keep repeating the lesson until we learn. It is okay to become frustrated. Confused. Angry. Sometimes it is okay to despair. Then, it is okay to walk away and allow the breakthrough to come. It shall.” Excerpt From: Melody Beattie,...
by Kathy | Apr 28, 2017 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Change, Suicide
I want to write about how alcoholism and death by suicide are related. How the stigma left behind on the family, or for the loved one who died from a loss of hope, is related to drinking. I am afraid that those who are living with the after affects of their loss might...
by Kathy | Apr 21, 2017 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Change, EGCMethod, Friends and Family of Addiction, horses, Recovery, rehab, Sponsor
“Thank you again for such a meaningful introduction to your services today. I really enjoyed getting to know you. Your compassion and empathy are truly inspiring. Just in my experience today, I have a deeper understanding of the healing power horses have on the human...
