Big Shifts Come in Quiet Moments

Quiet moments beneath Rock Creek's majestic Tree

The Power of Quiet Moments

I’ll be the first to admit — sitting quietly does not come easy to me. The troll voice in my head echoes "Quiet moments mean you're lazy. You're not working hard enough"

For nearly 35 years, I’ve worked incredibly hard to get where I am. Since the early 2000s, I’ve always had at least one full-time job, often paired with a side gig. At times, it was a full-time job plus full-time school, all while being a hands-on single parent without any help from a partner.

Even when I left my most recent full-time role to focus on my own emotional healing, my feet were firmly planted in DreamCatchers. In 2024, even though I didn’t work a traditional job, I had my hands in multiple little income streams. The “rise and grind” never really stopped.

The Cost of the Grind

But here’s the truth I’m waking up to: my body and my mind can’t sustain that level of hustle anymore. The rise and grind culture is exhausting. I’m learning that life asks for something different as we grow older — a new rhythm, a softer approach.

As I’ve leaned into manifestation and the practice of making big shifts, I’ve realized that doing more and trying harder is not the answer. If I want life to look different, I have to live differently.

Trusting the Process

I believe the universe provides. But to receive, I have to be willing to let go of my expectations and be open to answers that may look different than what I imagined.

And you know what? It’s actually pretty cool to sit back and wait.

Quieting my busy mind doesn’t come easily — but I’m learning in baby steps. And the horses help me get there.

Lessons From the Horses

Just the other day, Skeeter and I visited a senior living facility. When it was time to go, Skeeter wasn’t ready to leave. As I gently coaxed him along, I turned to the residents and laughed, “There’s no way to force a 1,200-pound animal to do anything. You have to let him believe it’s his idea.”

And isn’t that the truth about life? We can’t force people, circumstances, or even ourselves to move before the time is right. Horses remind us that patience, trust, and stillness create more lasting movement than force ever will.

Finding Stillness Together

Sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do is be still. Slowing down opens the door for clarity, healing, and big shifts.

So I’ll ask again: when was the last time you just sat?

If you’re longing for that kind of quiet, the horses and I would love to hold space with you. Reach out to schedule an equine coaching session, and let’s practice stillness together.