by The Mane Intent | Jun 15, 2018 | Muse from The Round Pen
“I think self-awareness is probably the most important thing towards being a champion.” – Billie Jean King The first part of building our emotional intelligence is through our personal competence. Personal competence is made up of two parts: our...
by The Mane Intent | May 18, 2018 | Muse from The Round Pen
“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” – Thich Nhat Hanh One of the most fascinating physiological processes of the body is our breath. It’s fascinating because breathing is an autonomous system that...
by The Mane Intent | May 10, 2018 | Muse from The Round Pen
Becoming mindful of ourselves allows us to go through life with intent and purpose, opposed to mindless thinking which entails a programmed, single-minded thought, rigid against surprise. Mindfulness training requires a deep connection with our bodies, minds, and...
by The Mane Intent | Jan 18, 2018 | Muse from The Round Pen
Where can you discover joy in Kawarthas Northumberland? Many of our clients report finding joy when they step into our barn and spend time with our horses. Beyond our fences there are also plenty of places to experience joy in the areas around our farm. The Mane...
by The Mane Intent | Dec 21, 2017 | Muse from The Round Pen
“Thank you for following your dreams.” – Linda How did your life unfold in 2017? Not long ago, I purchased a painting from my neighbour Anne Renouf. The Art Gallery of Peterborough describes Anne as an artist who examines her sense of place in abstract tree and...
by The Mane Intent | Nov 24, 2017 | Muse from The Round Pen
“I stand up for kindness.” — Oprah When was the last time you received a gift of kindness? What was your last random act of kindness? Recently I was gifted with an unexpected red rose. I am a lover of flowers. I am touched by its simple beauty....
