Freedom at Healing Grounds

After boarding our horses at Country Haven for the past few months, we brought them home on February 27th. It was truly heartwarming to watch them unload from the trailer and look around and see 157 acres of space to roam, to be free. They were like little children going to a park and jumping out of the car and running with abandonment and joy! So much like ourselves, when we find ourselves trapped in the confines of isolation, lost in our loneliness, overworked with the busyness of our jobs and our commitments, or stuck with no purpose - when what we really need is a place to roam, to play, and to experience freedom, and joyful abandonment. You can find this at Healing Grounds.

Sometimes all we need is a little fresh air, the sunshine on our faces, to feel the breeze on our skin, to move our feet, to look at the beauty of nature all around us, or even to smell a horse! Sometimes all we need is a change of environment to get out of the busyness or the loneliness of our lives. I have spent time walking with the horses, walking alone, or walking with a client. And every time I am out at Healing Grounds my mind quiets and the stressors of life suddenly feel very small. I am reminded of the healing power of Mother Nature as she whispers "slow down" and "prioritize yourself" or "nothing else matters except for this moment that you are choosing to love yourself". Hmmmmm.....I challenge myself and I challenge you - slow down, breath in life, breath out stress, and allow yourself a moment of freedom.

Whether you schedule a riding lesson, a therapy session, a walk and talk, a yoga class, a sound bath, an art class, breath-work or meditation - you will find peace, freedom, and a newfound sense of self in a psychologically safe environment- at Healing Grounds.

~Melisha Franks