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Happy Valentine’s Day
I enjoy Valentine’s Day because it evokes the best of the best feelings … LOVE. How great it is to celebrate all the people, great animals, and good fortune in our lives.
And celebrating others is a great way for you to feel good, too. During February try this idea … share the love!
Happy, Happy New Year!
Most years during the Christmas holidays my husband and I take a trip to a beautiful place to renew ourselves. This past season we ventured to Washington state where we lived early in our marriage. We visited a bustling Seattle, saw bald eagles as we drove over the Cascade Mountains, visited dear friends, and stayed in a high mountain lodge just east of North Cascade National Park.
My Happy Ending Is Just Our Beginning
About a year and a half ago, I embarked on a journey to update BarbraSchulte.com.
I thought I had some pretty good ideas. I knew I wanted to expand our information business, as well as re-do the site.
Little did I know I would encountered huge stone walls the size of Mt. Everest. Throw in the fact that my ideas about what I wanted to do kept evolving, and I had quite a trip.
There was the first roadblock. Then the second. Then the third. Then the fourth. Every one of those walls seemed to erupt from nowhere, out of the earth, tower above me, and shout, “No, no, Barbra Schulte. I don’t think you will be doing THAT”. No one was at fault along the way (except one company which misrepresented itself).
Rest During the Holidays?
Are You Kidding?
Holidays mean different things to different people, of course. But one thing is universal among all riders. We experience anywhere from a large disruption of our usual horsey activity to a long time away from our favorite friends.
What you may not know is how important that interruption is for the advancement of your riding!
It’s as Important to Rest as it is to Ride
Nine Things to Know About Taking a Break
Do you ever feel uneasy about taking a break? Reasons for time-off could be anything from a holiday, to an injury, a scheduled vacation, or an unforeseen event.
But I’m here to ease your mind regarding any kind of trepidation about time off. There is a high performance training principle that can change your entire thought process about relaxation. It did for me.
Raley Mae Radomske
For a couple of months I wanted to write regarding the power of telling positive stories about future events in your life. This month I am compelled to share this strategy through the example of a real life story that has kept me glued to my emails. I have been inspired on a daily basis since August 1st. This story continues to unfold as you read this.
The tail is about hope, faith in God, and the ultimate “Never Give Up” attitude of Raley Mae Radomske. Her family shares her attitude and the events of their lives through her website:
www.caringbridge.org/visit/raleymae.
Feelings Can Be Trained With Ease
Condition a Trigger Word or Gesture …
It Works Every Time
Coaches often say things like, “Sit tall. Eyes up. Shoulders back. Heels down. Hands low. Etc., etc.” By the end of a command series you feel like one of those gumby toys that gets twisted and bent all around. Maybe you can sustain that new pretzel posture for a good second or two but that’s it. Find the same position again … HA! Gumby is never the same two times in a row!
That was a physical example. The same holds true for your emotions.
Here’s a Little Humor to Get You Going!
When I just happened upon this Budweiser Clydesdale commercial in You Tube recently, I laughed out loud and felt inspired all at the same time.
(To view the video, click on the image)
The Clydesdale horses did bring back memories of my childhood. I grew up near St. Louis. My parents were friends with August A. Busch, owner of the St. Louis Cardinals, and of course, the horses. We used to visit Mr. Busch’s farm and he used to come to our ranch to buy horses from my father.
Here’s a Big Thank You to My Husband
I would like to say “Thank You” to my number one person, my husband Tom. On July 28th we will celebrate 30 years of marriage. Tom, you’re THE BEST. Here’s to 30 more! (FYI, I’ll only be around 52 in 30 years.)
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