2020 is beginning to wind down and bring to an end this long challenging year. As Father Winter is upon us for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, we bundle up to get exercise by walking in the cold air, slug through three feet of snow to feed horses and fasten the outdoor Christmas lights to survive the winds from the north. In the Southern hemispheres, the lands may be bursting with summer colors and the days warming. A completely different picture. The cycles of nature and life are never-ending, ever-changing, and always renewing.
This last year has not been renewing for many. Relatives have passed over, others have suffered for months, our health care people are overworked, and almost everyone who has heeded our government agencies’ requests has struggled with separation or isolation.
We are an adaptable species. We are being pushed to our edges during this time. What was once in the shadows has come forth to be purged. What we kept at bay can no longer be ignored. It does not matter if it is a secret you have kept from your partner, a health condition you have been ignoring, or the habits that keep you away from who you truly are. We are peeling away what is old, what we have outgrown, and what no longer works.
In this process, we have the opportunity to embrace a more profound sense of truth and authenticity that we may never have recognized before. With disease and death knocking at the door, we have been forced to look at what is meaningful. What matters.
As we move through the Holiday Season, I know that you will find creative ways to get beyond the limitations imposed on you and to see what is truly right at this moment. I trust you will find all of the things that you can find to be a blessing, ways to have gratitude and embrace love, even in the moments of grief and despair.
As each new day breaks open, so do new opportunities. Opportunities to step more deeply into the relationships or life what warms our heart. Options to sever others through the light we can offer. And opportunities to find new ways to sustain our sense of connection and flow with life.
I share with you the video above so that you can have a moment to experience a cold winter’s day and my herd sorting themselves out. Eventually, you will see they come back to peace and harmony.
And that is what I wish for you this Holiday Season and into the New Year – Peace and Harmony!
Beautiful….thank you Kathy
Good Morning Patrick– I am glad you enjoyed it–wish all of our snow had not blown away recently. Happy Holidays to you!
Watching your herd, what a wonderful way to start the day! Lifts my spirits. Thank you!
So nice to see this message from you. So glad their beauty lifts you!
So lovely Kathy. Thank you. My heart sings to see the herd and hear your words. Much love and warmth, DeeDee
DeeDee– big hugs to you and your herd and doggie. Hope your life is filled with joy!
Lovely reminder of the ongoing change and transitions in our lives. Thank you for the energizing herd video, such beauty always available.
Thank you David, yes, well said, beauty is always available.
This brought a smile to my day. I love seeing Moon – strong, wise and present as always. He is aging with such grace.I hope that you’re well.
Thank you Jill! Yes, he is aging with grace and has been so generous in how he has shown up for all of the filming for the online programs– it was a gift for me to be the “client” and receive from him like so many others have. And, he is spoiled now– bossy me around all the time! Happy Holidays- hugs to all!
Dear Kathy,
Thank you for taking the time to film your beautiful herd for us! Moon, Corazon, and please remind me the names of the two other ones – they are so very beautiful!!! I love to see them play and interact and be happy and well. It reminds me of what life was like before this past year and that we should never take anything for granted. And as you say life is always ever so changing and we must learn to adapt and become resilient in all life’s circumstances. The horses have thought me this exactly. They have showed me to be at peace no matter what is happening. My connection to the light has grown and my heart is happy. I wish you and the herd a very peaceful and restful time during this holiday season. Cheers! Much Love! Brigitte xo
Hello Brigitte– so lovely to get your message. Moon is the buckskin, Cor the little black man, Diva is the flashy palomino, and Esperanza (Hope) is the big grey mare who is a super bossy pants. I hope you are well– so many years ago . . . . time passes fast. I am glad the horses continue to bring you into peace. Kathy
They are so beautiful to watch! Thank you for the gift of sending this, and for your heart-felt words!
You are most welcome Catherine. I hope your holiday season is filled with warmth and ease!
Awww, big, sweet Moon… it always touches my heart to see him. What a special boy he is 💙 Merry Christmas Kathy, hope you’re doing well and staying warm!
I hope you are doing well Kathy.
I still remember them all so well, so it was nice to see them again…silly moon with snow one his face.
Take care,
Pauline