Horse Hippie’s Morning Mantras

Grief as Fear

Morning Mantra: "No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear."   If I had to guess I'd say that we are all grieving in some way right now.   Some grieve for the loss of normalcy.   Some for loss of work.   Some for loss of freedom.  Some for a loss of our connection to each other. Others for the loss what life was like before.  And all of this grief is scary. So we feel fearful.  Feeling this way is perfectly okay.  But feelings should be acknowledged, not hidden or suppressed.    Sit with your grief (fear).  Breathe, and know that it will pass.  Know that we will get through this. Maybe not today, but one day soon.   I know that things can feel unbearable right now, but keep breathing.  Again, and again, and again.  I am here if you need me.   #BeWillingToGrieve  #BeHappy #BeHorsey #BeHippie #HorseHippie #MorningMantra #InspirationalQuote

Being Sensitive

Morning Mantra: "A sensitive soul isn't the problem, it's the solution." We don't need to harden ourselves and grow a thicker skin.  We don't need to man-up and pretend we don't care about what's happening all around us. The world doesn’t benefit from people shutting down or becoming guarded and unfeeling.  It grows stronger through empathy, kindness, and understanding.  Staying open-hearted in a difficult world isn’t weakness, it’s real strength. We need more people who are willing to feel, to care, and to lead with compassion rather than fear. You can be open-hearted AND protect your peace at the same time.  You don't have to buy in to their fear, propaganda or rhetoric.  Just stay ground in love, offer that love to those you can and take comfort in knowing you are sensitive AND strong. #BeSensitive  #BeHappy #BeHorsey #BeHippie #HorseHippie #MorningMantra #WordsToInspire #InspirationalQuotes #SmallBusinessOwner #WomenOwned #HorseHippieBoutique #MorningMotivation #Equestrian #HorseLover #QuotesToInspire #HorseHippieBoutique

Let Life Flow

Morning Mantra: "Surrender to what is, let go of what was, have faith in what will be."  Sometimes I ask myself why I keep clinging to the idea of control, or to anger for things that have long since passed, or for my need to worry about every detail? Letting go of control does not mean giving up, nor does it mean abandoning the effort to bring good things into your life. What it means is freeing yourself from the need to cling, allowing things to flow, having faith that it will be okay and that you can handle it. When you give up trying to control everything something magical happens, you give God room to work.   Lighten your load. Loosen your grip. Let your life flow. Let go, and free yourself to live with grace and joy.  Image: Jenny Hunter #BeWillingToLetGo  #BeHappy #BeHorsey #BeHippie #HOrseHippie #MorningMantra #inspirationalQuote

Why is it So Hard to be Nice?

Morning Mantra: “Just be nice. It’s that simple.” No one really knows what someone else is going through. Or how they are feeling inside.  That snippy waitress might be preparing for her last day with a loved one.   Someone else might have just lost their job.  Your stand-offish co-worker might be dealing with a troubled marriage.  That guy that didn’t see that the light had turned green might be spaced out from just learning he has cancer.   That woman panhandling in the parking lot might be living in her car after leaving an abusive relationship. Even those that appear super happy might be carrying some pain they aren’t ready to face.   We just never know. So, this is your reminder to just be nice.  Be kind. Be generous.  Give love. Give help. Give them a break. #BeNice #BeHappy #BeHorsey #BeHippie #HorseHippie #MorningMantra #inspirationalQuotes #MorningMotivation #Equestrian #HorseLover #QuotesToInspire #HorseHippieBrand #HorseHippieBoutique

Calm Yourself

Morning Mantra: "Everything will be okay."    You can't calm the storm so stop trying, what you can do is calm yourself.   Breathe and remember you've been in this place of discomfort before and you survived.  You've been this stressed and scared before, and you know these feelings can't break you.   The world has felt this heavy before and you managed. Stressing about the stress only causes more stress and as you know, that doesn't "fix" anything. Just sit with your feelings and eventually they will pass.  Maybe not right now, but they will.  And you will look back and wonder why you ever doubted your resilience.   #BeCalmInTheStorm  #BeHappy #BeHorsey #BeHippie #HorseHippie #MorningMantra #InspirationalQuotes