I have a very good friend, Helene Van Manen, who is also a coach who always asks, "What are you noticing?" When someone asks you that question, what do you think? Are you noticing the sounds of the wind whistling in the trees? Are you noticing the stifling heat in the air? Are you noticing the beat of your own heart and the breath of life deep within you?
At first, you will notice the most obvious. The sounds of the traffic, sirens blaring in the streets, dogs barking, school buses stopping and starting. Later, you will notice the more non apparent things such as the tinkling of water from the water fountain, the chirping of the birds and the squawking of the squirrels. You will start to notice things like your own skin which feels slightly damp from the humidity in the air, the slight taste of garlic in your mouth from lunch, the feeling of contentment deep down.
Lately, I have noticed new things. I notice every horse along the roads and watch to see if they look up. I notice a wandering little black curly haired dog who is possibly not attended to and debate whether to pick it up or not. I notice how much pride I feel within when my grandson, Ayden, walks into my home and puts his little arms around me. I even exclaim to him, "My, how you seem to have grown!" (even though it's only been a week since I have seen him.) The reply from him is, "That's because I am in first grade now, GiGi!" Oh, so innocent!
There is so much to notice in this world! Take the time to notice.
"What are YOU noticing, now?"
To notice nature and horses, please visit my website for an awesome retreat coming up: Soul Discovery on Horseback.
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Friday, August 6, 2010
Large animals-Megafauna
Someone told me recently that there is actually a name for large animals. I never heard of that before. I decided to look it up and lo and behold, there is a definition!
Megafauna means large animals. Sometimes, it is used to refer to the unusually large animals of the last ice age, such as mammoths. Sometimes, it is used to refer to large, extinct animals, such as the short-faced bear or the sabre-toothed cat. Sometimes, it is used to refer to dinosaurs. Sometimes, it is used to refer to large, modern animals, such as polar bears and hippopotamus.-Reference www.answer.com
I have always had a fascination with large animals. I have owned horses, I have a giant Schnauzer, I love elephants, bears and large cats (not the house kind!). Once you own a giant schnauzer, a miniature schnauzer just doesn't cut it for me!
Horses always carry a special place in my heart. During the time as a child, when we owned the horses, my sister and I were totally responsible for their care. Every morning and night, even when there was school, we would take turns carrying water down to the barn and feeding our 2 horses. We mucked the barns and stacked the hay. It wasn't easy but it didn't matter to me. It was a worthwhile learning experience as a kid to have those big animals dependent on us.
Now, as an adult, I don't own horses anymore. Living in Atlanta, the weather here is so hot, I couldn't stand to ride in the summer. Wintertime is great! I have recently found a really great farm where I can ride. They even have my favorite breed-Appaloosa's (see picture below).
I especially love the leopard Appaloosa's. This farm, Southern Cross Guest Ranch offers fabulous home cooked food, 2 horse rides per day, luxurious accommodations, a pool and hot tub and more!
Due to my love of horses and my love for doing retreats, I have decided to combine the two and do horse retreats! This is really exciting for me! I have one scheduled for this September 30-October 3 called Soul Discovery on Horseback. If you would like to know more, contact me at 770-843-9046.
I'm just thrilled to have the opportunity to match 2 things in my life that I love, but isn't that what life is all about?
Teresa Wolf
Your Chosen Path Coaching and Custom Retreats
Direct: 770-843-9056
teresa@yourchosenpath.net
Megafauna means large animals. Sometimes, it is used to refer to the unusually large animals of the last ice age, such as mammoths. Sometimes, it is used to refer to large, extinct animals, such as the short-faced bear or the sabre-toothed cat. Sometimes, it is used to refer to dinosaurs. Sometimes, it is used to refer to large, modern animals, such as polar bears and hippopotamus.-Reference www.answer.com
I have always had a fascination with large animals. I have owned horses, I have a giant Schnauzer, I love elephants, bears and large cats (not the house kind!). Once you own a giant schnauzer, a miniature schnauzer just doesn't cut it for me!
Horses always carry a special place in my heart. During the time as a child, when we owned the horses, my sister and I were totally responsible for their care. Every morning and night, even when there was school, we would take turns carrying water down to the barn and feeding our 2 horses. We mucked the barns and stacked the hay. It wasn't easy but it didn't matter to me. It was a worthwhile learning experience as a kid to have those big animals dependent on us.
Now, as an adult, I don't own horses anymore. Living in Atlanta, the weather here is so hot, I couldn't stand to ride in the summer. Wintertime is great! I have recently found a really great farm where I can ride. They even have my favorite breed-Appaloosa's (see picture below).
I especially love the leopard Appaloosa's. This farm, Southern Cross Guest Ranch offers fabulous home cooked food, 2 horse rides per day, luxurious accommodations, a pool and hot tub and more!
Due to my love of horses and my love for doing retreats, I have decided to combine the two and do horse retreats! This is really exciting for me! I have one scheduled for this September 30-October 3 called Soul Discovery on Horseback. If you would like to know more, contact me at 770-843-9046.
I'm just thrilled to have the opportunity to match 2 things in my life that I love, but isn't that what life is all about?
Teresa Wolf
Your Chosen Path Coaching and Custom Retreats
Direct: 770-843-9056
teresa@yourchosenpath.net
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Monday, July 26, 2010
Women and Horses Retreat
Are you a woman who loves horses?
Would you like to combine your love for horses with an awesome leadership retreat at a beautiful horse ranch? If so, mark on your calendar the dates of October 7-October 10. More information to follow!
Location:
Madison, GA, USA
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