Let’s continue in my new series: the Herd Behind the Healing! Chevy is a thoroughbred and a former polo horse with a gentle soul and quiet presence. Around the ranch, his nickname is “The Shy Guy” because he can be a little reserved at first. Once he trusts you, there’s something incredibly special and calming about him. Every shy guy needs a best friend, and for Chevy, that’s Tater. In this series I am sharing the stories of the horses who help make Happy Success Ranch Retreats such a special place full of happiness and healing.
Who are the most important people in your life? And do your actions actually show it? In this week’s video, I have a powerful reminder about priorities and how the way you spend your time often reveals what matters most to you.
The word “priority” means being treated as more important than other things, but sometimes your busy schedule can unintentionally pull you away from the people you care about most. I hope this message encourages you to pause, reflect, and think intentionally about the relationships in your life.
Journal prompt: Make a list of those important people in your life. Make sure your actions show those people are the most important.
I am excited to start sharing a new series with you called the Herd Behind the Healing! First up is Ladybugs. She comes from a famous bloodline. She was trained as a cutting horse. She is one of my co-coaches with Equine Gestalt coaching. She is also the horse on my Happy Success Ranch Retreats logo.
Have you ever had a Bible verse speak to you exactly when you needed it most? John 3:16 is one of my favorite scriptures to return to, especially during difficult or discouraging seasons. This simple but powerful verse shares the heart of Christian faith: God’s deep love for you, the sacrifice of Jesus, and the promise of eternal life through belief in Him.
When life feels heavy, gloomy, or uncertain, this verse brings comfort, hope, and peace. In this week’s Horses & Hope devotion, I wanted to share why this scripture means so much to me. Don’t forget you are deeply loved by God. I want you to experience that hope, believe in Him, and know the promise of eternal life.
What does success really mean to you? This week, I have two meaningful stories that invite you to reflect on how you define success in your own life. The first story I want to share was when a client simply described success as “peace.” That answer is a powerful reminder that success doesn’t have to look busy or overwhelming. Sometimes, the most meaningful kind of success is a calm mind, a steady heart, and a life that feels aligned and happy. What if you started measuring your success not by how much you do, but by how you feel?
The second story I want to share is about how after hosting a beautiful retirement celebration, I found myself focusing on what I hadn’t done instead of what I did accomplish. How often do you focus on what you didn’t get done? It’s so easy to overlook wins and rush onto the next thing. But when you only focus on what you have not accomplished, you miss the joy of how far you have come. Don’t forget to celebrate your progress this week!
