2012 moments

It has been a sensational year!

I am just going to take a few moments to recall the amazing things that I did and accomplished this year and I want to share it all with you. Sometimes remembering the greatness we achieved helps us remember how far we have come and how great we are.

From the beginning the best I can remember. And if any of you are reading this and realize that I have left something or someone out, remind me.

~ I made it in one piece to 2012

~Shawn and I begin our first calender year in our own home
   We are making if more our home all the time, making little changes, that shift our home energetically to a more supportive place to live

~I stopped trimming horses for my dear friend
   She and I realized that the struggles with trimming her horses was a lesson in and of itself. The decision to let her trim her own horses has immeasurably benefited her relationship with them. I now only help her tweek her trims.

~I helped inspire a writer on her first book
   I chance meeting lead to a wonderful friendship that blossomed into a working relationship that allowed me to be an integral part of her writing process.

~I enjoyed a successful Midwest Horse Fair and met many new people and their horses
   So many of the people that I met here have become cherished clients. I am happy to serve them and their horses.

~I began an inspiring journey to more fully discover myself
   I felt there was more to my life than just the daily grind. I am on a journey of self-discovery that lets every day be a day of opportunity and growth

~I started a regular practice of meditation
   Quieting my mind has never been easy. This year I have made leaps and bounds of improvement and I look forward to my meditations. They bring so much peace and clarity.

~I took a Tai Chi Sword Form class
   This class allowed me to feel what it is like for my energy to affect an object. It allowed me to feel what it was like to be 'one' with an object. It helped me to see how I can use my energy in productive ways.

~I wrote a blog on almost a monthly basis to share and inspire
   It started as pledge to connect with my horses daily. It has snowballed and become a great outlet me for. It allows me to share with you, whoever you are, my journey. My hope is that you will at the least enjoy reading about my journey. I hope that you may feel inspired, understood, and part of a great communitythat supports each and every one of us.

~I became seriously injured
  I woke up one morning in June unable to turn my head. I had a slipped disk and a pinched nerve due to years of chronic overuse. This has been my greatest wake-up call. The feelings of depression, despair, failure, fear, anger, hopelessness have all gone through me as I began the process of healing. This injury helped to me really honor how my body feels.

~I discovered the amazing depth of compassion and support of all my clients after my injury
   I am truely blessed with all the amazing people in my life. They were my greatest support group during the initial stages of my healing. They were there for me and only wanted to see me recover and be my best self. I wouldn't have made it through the way I did if it weren't for them. I love each and every one of my clients. Thank you!

~I started to learn better ways of caring for my body
  My injury has led me to investigating different ways of helping myself heal and listen to my phyiscal needs.

~I learned how to do Shamanic Journeys
  I met a wonderful woman that wrote a how-to Shamanic Journey book. She inspired me to learn more. Journeying has brought me so much peace and answers to the many questions I may have. It has been a priceless tool for me to use. The guides that I have met have blessed me with their loving support.


~I began to let myself be seen
  I always try to be 'in control' of myself. I am learning to let go and let be. It has and is still a process. Letting people see the real me is unnerving and feels big. Little by little I peel the layers away and expose a little more of myself.


~I began to listen to the crystals more and allow them to support me
   I have always loved rocks. I collected them as a child. I had a rock tumbler that kerplunked for weeks on end in the garage to reveal a little gem. I have a rock from my grandmother's home that I felt was a phone and I could contact her anytime through it. This year I have done so much more with the crystals and realized the depth of their willingness to support humans on their Earthly journey. I have enjoyed setting up crystal grids to help loved ones in times of need.

~I started to honor my body and respect it's needs for care and support
  This allowed me to really feel and listen to my physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. I can't work on solely one plane, they all need to be supported to feel whole-ly at peace and in tune.

~I take on the care of a gravely ill kitten named Purdy
   When I took her on, I didn't know she would only be with me for 3 days and that I would grow so fond of her. It was the ultimate of loving unconditionally and allowing her the space to decide whether to stay or go. She was beautiful and an inspiration. She is loved.

~I am sharing my animal communication abilities
   I made a point this year to see if I could even do it. So silly. Of course I could. I just needed the proof. That came when I talked to a dog that belonged to another communicater. He showed me that I really can talk with the animals. The owner was integral in my discovery process. Now I am sharing this with people when it feels right for me to do so. I feel animals have messages to share with their humans and I can help bridge that gap.

~I am making an effort to listen to my animals as much as possible
  Every day my animals and sometimes clients' animals show and teach me something amazing. It doesn't matter how small the message, they all help me to share messages and discover more about myself.

~I learned how to crochet
  What a fun project to undertake. I have enjoyed making hats and scarves for family members. It is a process of creation that lets you get lost in the stitches but also keep an eye on the whole project.

~Shawn and I welcome Nora to the family
   After Chuck told me he was lonely for feline companionship Shawn and I decided we wouldn't mind having another feline in the house. So Nora came to us. She is so beautiful and lovely in her own sassy, mischeivous way. It is amazing the patience I have for her even when she is shredding something, yet again.

~I took a drum making class
  I had been hearing the beat for over a month and inspired by a friend's recent drumming practice I decided to find a class that I could make one. My drum is beautiful and carries the beat that I had heard. It is a transformational journey to be able to drum for my Shamanic Journeys.

~I have increased my business by 1/3
   Despite having been laid up from injury and unable to carry my typical work load I have successfully increased my business this year. I am so grateful for the wonderful clients and horses that I get to work with. They are all inspiring and make me work that much harder.

~I have made peace with family members
  Tough times, health issues, and so much more came to a head this year. It was time for me to forgive and make peace. I am so happy to have repaired the strained relationships. Family is and always has been so important to me.

~Shawn and I saw the Nutcracker Ballet
   We decided this year that we didn't want to get each other yet another gift. We have everything we need. We decided to treat each other for an evening out and to do something we hadn't done before. It was so much fun.

~Shawn and I reignited our passion for our future
  As most relationships go, things can get mundane and caught up with routine and daily to-do's. We have both been communicating with eath other more clearly. I am starting to see what life on the farm will look like with Shawn. We aren't there yet but one day when we have a farm to call home that all our animals can live in one place, we are certain to be there, together working as a team.

~I realize that my gifts are unique to me and I have something special to share with the world
   I am not sure I always realized what my gifts are or that they are even making a difference or at least being noticed. I am happy to say I have a more clear vision of my gifts and how I am making an impact on Earth for the better.

~I realize that part of my journey is connecting with people
  I never wanted to work with people. Ever. I just wanted to work with horses. Period. Little did I know that there was a greater plan for me. The horses were the doorway for me to want to and to be able to work with people. I dont' have all the details yet but they are unfolding.

~I made it to 2013
 This year has been such a great roller coaster. I have had such highs and such great lows. They have all taught me so much. I am so thankful for the trails and tribulations that have shaped the person I am going into 2013.

Thank you 2012!!