One of the most powerful things you can do for yourself is identify your core values. Your values are the beliefs and principles that guide your decisions, shape your behavior, and influence the direction of your life. Think of them as your inner lighthouse, helping you navigate opportunities, relationships, and challenges. When you know your values, it’s easier to determine what fits and what doesn’t.
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Here’s how to use your printable. Look at the list included in the printable and circle the words that stand out to you. Which values consistently drive your attention, choices, and actions?
As you narrow your list, challenge yourself to identify your top three core values. These are the values that have likely been woven throughout your life. Once you’ve identified them, learn them as well as you know your phone number. Let them become a filter for your decisions and a guide for how you spend your time, energy, and attention. Write your top 3 values in the lighthouse and use them to guide your life.
My three guiding values are: Love, Happiness & Making a Difference
Let’s continue in my series: the Herd Behind the Healing! Spirit is a beautiful Palomino horse. He is about 21 years old. Our friend Denise gave him to us. We got him in 2020. She was trying to find a place for him with all the fires happening. She got him from North or South Dakota. He is a quarter horse, and he is a gelding. Spirit is a very kind horse. He is best friends with Harry Trotter and Sweet. He is a great trail horse, and he is a great healer. In this series I share the stories of the horses who help make Happy Success Ranch Retreats such a special place full of happiness and healing. Click below to learn more about Spirit’s story.
Have you ever had to live through an overwhelming situation? Are you in one right now? Lately, I have been feeling very overwhelmed myself. We discovered that our ice maker pipe was leaking, which has put us right in the middle of a kitchen remodel, all while we are also trying to get hay in for all of the animals for winter. It has felt like a lot all at once.
In the middle of it, I found myself turning to Psalm 61:1-4, which is such a beautiful reminder to cry out to God when your heart is overwhelmed and to let Him lead you to the rock. It also made me think of the “Footprints in the Sand” story, where during the hardest moments, it was Jesus carrying you. If you are walking through an overwhelming season right now, I want to encourage you to take refuge in Him. You do not have to carry it all alone. He’s got you, and He will carry you through. Click below to watch and learn more.
1 O God, listen to my cry! Hear my prayer! 2 From the ends of the earth, I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety, 3 for you are my safe refuge, a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me. 4 Let me live forever in your sanctuary, safe beneath the shelter of your wings!
Let’s continue in my series: the Herd Behind the Healing! Rowdy’s nickname is Fireball, like the reindeer in Rudolph. Rowdy is 20 years old. He is an American Paint horse. He has been at Happy Success Ranch Retreats since birth! Rowdy has only known us. He has only known love! Our middle daughter gave him the name Rowdy because he was born on Lauren’s birthday, May 9th.
He is an amazing healer and co-coach with my equine gestalt work. He loves to teach boundaries. He also loves polarity work. He is Ladybugs half-brother. His dad is Ranger. He gets to play with his dad every day on the ranch! He must have sunblock on his nose because it’s a pink nose. And he has an extra long fly mask to protect his nose, so he does not get a sunburn.
In this series I share the stories of the horses who help make Happy Success Ranch Retreats such a special place full of happiness and healing. Click below to learn more about Rowdy’s story.
I want to share the story of one of the scariest nights of my life. Late one evening while my husband Dave and I were cuddled on the couch watching TV, an intruder entered our home through our unlocked kitchen door after hiding his vehicle near our barn. Thankfully, the situation ended safely, and law enforcement later told us they were grateful Dave and I were alive. I’m not sharing this story to frighten you, but to encourage you.
Sometimes it’s easy to become comfortable and forget the importance of simple precautions like locking doors and staying aware of surroundings. More importantly, this experience reminded me of God’s protection, presence, and faithfulness even in the most unsettling moments. Life is precious, and while you can’t control everything, you can be wise, vigilant, and trust that God is with you through every circumstance.
