One of the best ways to connect to others is to hear their stories - this breaks down our mental barriers of how we see "the other" and engages empathy. That being said, when we meet someone new, they are not necessarily going to launch into storytelling just so our pre-conceived notions of who they …
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The darkest days make the light seem invisible. Last Friday held that kind of darkness. The world felt the shivers of yet another horrific act of violence - news of the targeted New Zealand mosques shot through our screens and hearts. During an interview with a dear friend for this blog, my soul was soothed …
Continue reading "The Antidote of Connection"
It had been a long day. Pulling into the last farm brought a mix of sweet relief combined with the sense of scraping the bottom of my solar plexus - searching for one last ounce of energy. Only a few more, I told myself. I can do this. Walking our tools up the steep hill …
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It was four o’clock in the morning when my alarm went off. Despite being groggy, I was excited to grab my bags, head to the airport, and leave the coldest part of Canadian winter behind for sunny Arizona. Checking in for my flight, I pictured the destination and felt a smile take over my sleepy …
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In my youth, I deeply struggled with depression. A smile and a laugh were the ultimate mask that had most people fooled, including myself. It took several years with progressing symptoms before I was actually able to look at it, name it, and want to change it. It took a shocking event to shake me, …
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Change can be a hard pill to swallow, for humans and horses. In a crisis, I am clear, focused and ready to lead those who may not be processing the situation well. My challenge comes later - learning to accept the change and whatever new reality that may bring. When a horse changes barns, this …
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When I left Montreal to live in the country, I would joke that the only things I missed about the city were the three F’s: family, friends, and food. My most recent interview, however, made me a bit nostalgic of my days living in NDG, the Montreal community where I grew up. Living in NDG …
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I could say a lot of negatives about social media, but sometimes it serves a beautiful purpose. A couple of weeks ago, I received a heartfelt message from Victoria Korsos, a woman I haven’t seen in many years. In fact the last time we saw each other we were twelve years old, graduating from Willingdon …
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Good friends are rare, especially those who stand the test of time. While in high school, I experienced significant bullying in the earlier grades. I attended an all-girls school which proved many of the stereotypes true: intense cliques, backstabbing, harmful group-think, and low self-esteems that resulted in higher than normal percentages of eating disorders and …
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In my last post My Horse Heart and Yours, I described what horse-heartedness means to me, and why I will be doing a series of audio interviews with people who also try to live by their own hearts. As a great start to this, I had the pleasure of interviewing Santi Espinosa. Santi doubles as …
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