It’s the Small Things

Let Your Past Prepare You

Morning Mantra: "You are not defined by your past; you are prepared by it." Everything you've gone through deposited something on the inside. You've had both positive and negative experiences and you will continue to because that. is. life. You can decide if you want to hold onto the negative experiences and let them limit you. Make you fearful, stressed, or a victim. Or you can look back at EVERYTHING and see that because of your past you are stronger, more experienced, and knowledgeable. Don't negate the value in your past. You went through each thing to prepare you to grow into whatever version of you that you choose. #BePrepared [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/beprepared?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZakYdu56w9fJKBWUMqxLO2vmWJE3fqLKb_4DpoTyXyssOGPO4GfnLktRiCzOi-K3yFO3cd2rvvV_a0D3W90eUIyBkIJSOh3UzCeixTHKkqTAEKM21abniEcuvWRmuvpY4W3C4qHULfg_ocro8J4kjNS&__tn__=*NK-R] #BeHappy [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/behappy?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZakYdu56w9fJKBWUMqxLO2vmWJE3fqLKb_4DpoTyXyssOGPO4GfnLktRiCzOi-K3yFO3cd2rvvV_a0D3W90eUIyBkIJSOh3UzCeixTHKkqTAEKM21abniEcuvWRmuvpY4W3C4qHULfg_ocro8J4kjNS&__tn__=*NK-R] #BeHorsey [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/behorsey?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZakYdu56w9fJKBWUMqxLO2vmWJE3fqLKb_4DpoTyXyssOGPO4GfnLktRiCzOi-K3yFO3cd2rvvV_a0D3W90eUIyBkIJSOh3UzCeixTHKkqTAEKM21abniEcuvWRmuvpY4W3C4qHULfg_ocro8J4kjNS&__tn__=*NK-R] #BeHippie [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/behippie?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZakYdu56w9fJKBWUMqxLO2vmWJE3fqLKb_4DpoTyXyssOGPO4GfnLktRiCzOi-K3yFO3cd2rvvV_a0D3W90eUIyBkIJSOh3UzCeixTHKkqTAEKM21abniEcuvWRmuvpY4W3C4qHULfg_ocro8J4kjNS&__tn__=*NK-R] #HorseHippie [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/horsehippie?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZakYdu56w9fJKBWUMqxLO2vmWJE3fqLKb_4DpoTyXyssOGPO4GfnLktRiCzOi-K3yFO3cd2rvvV_a0D3W90eUIyBkIJSOh3UzCeixTHKkqTAEKM21abniEcuvWRmuvpY4W3C4qHULfg_ocro8J4kjNS&__tn__=*NK-R] #MorningMantra [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/morningmantra?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZakYdu56w9fJKBWUMqxLO2vmWJE3fqLKb_4DpoTyXyssOGPO4GfnLktRiCzOi-K3yFO3cd2rvvV_a0D3W90eUIyBkIJSOh3UzCeixTHKkqTAEKM21abniEcuvWRmuvpY4W3C4qHULfg_ocro8J4kjNS&__tn__=*NK-R] #InspirationalQuotes [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/inspirationalquotes?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZakYdu56w9fJKBWUMqxLO2vmWJE3fqLKb_4DpoTyXyssOGPO4GfnLktRiCzOi-K3yFO3cd2rvvV_a0D3W90eUIyBkIJSOh3UzCeixTHKkqTAEKM21abniEcuvWRmuvpY4W3C4qHULfg_ocro8J4kjNS&__tn__=*NK-R] #HorseHippieBoutique [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/horsehippieboutique?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZakYdu56w9fJKBWUMqxLO2vmWJE3fqLKb_4DpoTyXyssOGPO4GfnLktRiCzOi-K3yFO3cd2rvvV_a0D3W90eUIyBkIJSOh3UzCeixTHKkqTAEKM21abniEcuvWRmuvpY4W3C4qHULfg_ocro8J4kjNS&__tn__=*NK-R] #SmallBusinessOwner [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/smallbusinessowner?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZakYdu56w9fJKBWUMqxLO2vmWJE3fqLKb_4DpoTyXyssOGPO4GfnLktRiCzOi-K3yFO3cd2rvvV_a0D3W90eUIyBkIJSOh3UzCeixTHKkqTAEKM21abniEcuvWRmuvpY4W3C4qHULfg_ocro8J4kjNS&__tn__=*NK-R] #WomenOwned [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/womenowned?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZakYdu56w9fJKBWUMqxLO2vmWJE3fqLKb_4DpoTyXyssOGPO4GfnLktRiCzOi-K3yFO3cd2rvvV_a0D3W90eUIyBkIJSOh3UzCeixTHKkqTAEKM21abniEcuvWRmuvpY4W3C4qHULfg_ocro8J4kjNS&__tn__=*NK-R]

Student/Teacher

Morning Mantra: "Life is a classroom.  Never stop learning because life never stops teaching."     We are all teachers and students of life.   To be a good student we must be teachable and keep an open mind.  We must be humble and recognize each opportunity to learn as growth.  We must put into practice what we learn.  To be a great teacher, be a shining example. Do precisely that which you would lead others to do, and do it spectacularly. Want peace? Be peaceful. Want a more loving relationship?  Be more loving. Want to teach others to be more kind? Show them kindness. The most effective teachers have no interest in telling others what to do or what to think.  Instead, they promote and support conditions in which each person can experience the best of themselves in their own special way. #BeAGoodAStudentAndAGenerousTeacher  #BeHappy #BeHorsey #BeHippie #HorseHippie #MorningMantra #inspirationalQuotes

Who Are You When No One Is Watching?

Morning Mantra: "Who are you when no one is watching?"   What is it that excites you? Fulfills you? When you are free to do exactly as you please, what is it that you do, or would do if you could?  When nothing is expected of you by others, what do you expect of yourself? The moments when no one is watching are moments full of wonderful opportunity. For they are your chance to determine and develop the person you most want to be.  Free of fear of being judged, de-valued or influenced. When you are alone take time for self-reflection.  Notice what you feel, what makes you happy, sad, angry, joyful.  What is it that brings out your best self?   When do you feel most like yourself, where your soul is not whispering for change, and your heart is full? Then be her.  Always. #BeReadyForSelfReflection #BeHappy #BeHorsey #BeHippie #Horsehippie #MorningMantra #InspirationalQuotes

Finding the Courage

Morning Mantra: "It takes a lot of courage to live life on your own terms." It can be very hard to be brave enough to live according to your vision and purpose.  But you  must find the courage to do it. Find the courage to choose a life that feels good to YOU, not the life that is expected of you.  Find the courage to choose the things that make your SOUL feel safe, not the things that simply look good on the outside.  Find the courage to choose a path that feels right for YOU, not the one that makes the most sense to other people.  Find the courage to choose YOURSELF; to honor what brings you peace, joy, and purpose, not just what the world tells you should matter.  Find the courage to choose your life, for YOU. #BeCourageous #BeHappy #BeHorsey #BeHippie #HorseHippie #MorningMantra #WordsToInspire #InspirationalQuotes #SmallBusinessOwner #WomenOwned #HorseHippieBoutique #MorningMotivation #Equestrian #HorseLover #QuotesToInspire #HorseHippieBoutique

Are You Waiting for Happiness?

Morning Mantra: "Happiness isn't a big thing. It's a million little things."    Oh the elusive happiness.  We all want it, but many feel like it will never happen.  But guess what? Happiness is a CHOICE, not a result.  The truth is nothing will make you happy until you choose to be happy.  You can wait until you are where you think you need to be in life to be happy, or you get what you think you need to have to be happy, but it won't come. Because your happiness will not come TO you. It can only come FROM you.  Because it's not outside of you, it's IN you. Happiness is what you ARE, not what you have. It depends solely upon your own attitude.  So the sooner you decide to BE happy, you will be. You can be happy no matter what your circumstances might be.  So, lift your own self-imposed restrictions on happiness. Count your million little blessings, and be happy. Note: I do recognize that those dealing with clinical mental health issues cannot just choose to be happy.  This post is directed to those who are waiting for external things to make them happy. #BeHappy  #BeHorsey #BeHippie #HorseHippie #MorningMantra #InspirationalQuote