On New Year’s Day, I received an email full of gratitude and humility from a woman I did not know. I wondered if perhaps she contacted me by mistake, as she wanted to know how she could make a donation to my business, Healing Through Horses.
I let the effects of her note simmer overnight with a sense of curiosity (and perhaps a little confusion) and decided I would respond the following morning. The next day, I received another message requesting the same information.
Now I knew it couldn’t be a mistake!
When I reached her by phone, she shared that a dear woman, whom I was fortunate to have hosted at Healing Through Horses years previously, had crossed over before Christmas and had requested that her friends and family send donations to Healing Through Horses in lieu of flowers.
As my heart filled with emotions – sadness at her passing, joy for her return to the Creator, gratitude at her generosity – it took me a few minutes to wrap my head around her honoring of our long-ago relationship in such a beautiful way.
I was truly overwhelmed by this woman’s heartfelt gesture to support the horses and our work with women as one of her last wishes.
I walked outside to survey the herd with misty eyes, pondering how each of these animals effects so many lives on so many levels, over perhaps an entire lifetime. I felt my emotions bubbling over again in response to such a beautiful and bittersweet reminder of the legacy our gifts of kindness, support and companionship can create.
I was grateful for such a clear reminder of the ripple effect made possible through:
- Each and every act of kindness
- Always doing our best
- Choosing to be in service to others
You and I have the power to change lives simply by giving and living in love.
It can take years to know the impact of our words and actions, if we ever even get the privilege of knowing, and I felt blessed to be so lucky on this particular day!
Your actions have the power to heal, inspiring someone to:
- Take a courageous step forward
- Change something in their life that is no longer feeding their soul
- Refocus their energy on the positive
- Create a magnificent next chapter in life
The horses and I had that effect on this sweet departed soul’s life. In turn, she is now having that effect on mine.
Isn’t that lovely?
I don’t know what changes the horses and I were able to help this woman to achieve. What I do know, is that I am filled with humility and gratitude for having the privilege of being in service to women, like her and like you, alongside the animals I love.
3 Healing Effects to Consider with Gratitude and Humility
1. You have something special, something unique to share, give and offer others.
2. You are a well of astounding power that is drawn upon by living in consciousness of your connectedness to others and moving in awareness as a conduit of Love.
3. Life is so very short, but filled with countless, precious opportunities to step forward in grace; to gift love and hope to those near to you who desperately need a word of encouragement or a gentle reminder that life can be magnificent regardless of circumstances. All it might take is a hug or a soft loving smile of reassurance – from YOU.
I think you’ll agree, we not only need each other – we benefit greatly from making ourselves available to one another!
Step into your grace and know you are here for a reason and the world is waiting for you to share your love, empower others, and create change through your gifts. You may or may not be rewarded with the knowledge of your impact on others – but rest assured, your impact is mighty – each and every day.
It’s incredibly humbling to be a part of women’s lives – for however long or brief a time they need – to move towards creating the life they desire and deserve. That’s why I have challenged myself for the coming year to make the most of every day and make this my year of action.
Will you allow me to challenge you?
- Give what you can, do your best, forgive the rest.
- Create.
- Love.
- Mend fences.
- Move forward.
- Celebrate the good in yourself and others.
- Let the less-than-perfect stuff slide away.
- Fight for good.
- Fight for each other.
- Let the Creator take care of the rest.
I hope to watch alongside you as the healing effects of gratitude and humility ripple through – and from – our lives to the world around us!
Are you ready to create more healthy ripple effects in your life, career, and destiny? If so, please don’t hesitate to reach out. The horses and I look forward to helping in any way that we can.
