The Magick of Small Steps

This month's Messages from the Herd meditation invites you to own your authentic I Am! Mary Miller Jordan, Sara Willerson and their special horse herds guide you through a spring meditation to uncover your own authentic I Am through mirrored reflections. Spring is a time of growth, renewal and expansion for us all. Within this nature based realm of authentic renewal, we all have gifts that are ready to be seen and grow. Join us for a powerful meditation to reconnect with the gifts of who we each are and ways to allow those gifts to grow and shine!About Messages From The HerdJoin Mary Miller Jordan, Sara Willerson and each of their special equine herds as they gather together in a whole new grazing territory to offer you a horse powered meditation practice, designed to help you blaze a trail of connection with your highest self.Inspired by the teaching and guidance of horses throughout their own lives, Mary and Sara both know first hand the gifts that horses have to share. Please join us as we allow the Messages from the Herd to help guide each of us to hear the horse that is within our own hearts and follow that lead to newfound attunement with our own inner wisdom and sacred gifts.Each month, Mary and Sara invite you into the pasture to hear their Messages from the Herd. Tune in the first Monday of each month at 12pm ET for a powerful guided meditation trail. Messages from the Herd is partnership with horse inspired wisdom to embrace the heart of who we are!Mary Miller-Jordan (MMJ) lives at Be Life Farm where her family creates handmade Be Life Goat Milk Soaps for both 2 and 4 leggeds. MMJ is partnered with a herd of Mustangs that she considers her 4 legged family and mentors. Together they created I AM HERD, a non-profit with the mission to help others 'hear their own heart'. MMJ and her Mustangs won the title of America's Favorite Trail Horse as well as Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover Reserve Champion. One of her Mustangs was immortalized as a Breyer Model Horse and she has published two children's books featuring the Mustang. MMJ's wild horse gentling techniques have been featured on National Geographic (Wild). MMJ is currently working on a documentary film titled 'The Soul of a Wild Horse' - this will feature the soul to soul connection between wild horses and humans. Learn more at www.BeLifeFarm.com and www.IAMHERD.orgSara B. Willerson, LCSW is a private practice therapist in North Texas. After completing an Equine Experiential Learning apprenticeship program with Eponaquest in 2003, she set out to create Horses, Heart & Soul, ™ LLC, an Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy practice for children, teens and adults. Now located at WolfTree Ranch in Pilot Point, TX, Sara and a very special herd of horses offer conscious healing through The Way of the Horse. Sara sees horses as natural healers who help us reconnect to our entire being – spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically.For more information visit Sara and the Horses, Heart & Soul Herd at www.horsesheartandsoul.com

Making the first contact - where and how. Should I use food? Teaching the horse the first pressure-release lessons. Introducing positive reinforcement. Desensitization (sacking out) - why should the horse be unrestrained? Teaching to turn-and-face. Habituating the horse to the lead-rope. Haltering - the easiest way to put the halter on and teaching lateral movement of the head with pressure-release. Introducing the dressage whip - this is an important go forward cue but will only be applied after two initial cues. Teaching the horse the pattern for leading. Leading - cueing the horse to move forward from behind and beginning shoulder control. Important things to remember: The lessons are all positive - we're being proactive, not reactive NEVER chase the horse Don't correct/punish the horse, find something the horse Kandoo Watch for confusion and realise how it could be introduced

Am I a witch? This seemingly simple question is actually quite complicated for many of us to answer. How do you know if the label applies to you? And if it does apply to you, does it even matter? Do we claim it? Or keep it hidden? This episode explores how to go about defining this word for yourself through intentional silence and following your  inner knowing. We'll marvel at the explosion of fall color, while enjoying the leaf covered trails. We may even get lost in the woods for a moment while we ponder, "Am I a witch?" What am I Reading?Halloween Cupcake Murder by Carlene O'ConnorThe Witch in Every Woman by Laurie CabotWhat's for Dinner?Roasted Root VeggiesBrussels sproutsBeetsPotatoesMushroomsOnionGarlicCarrotsParsnipsSausage (sweet apple sausage works really well in this recipe)Olive oil, salt & pepperDirections: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. This is a very flexible recipe. The proportions are completely up to you. Grab a big bowl and chop up all your veggies. Drizzle olive oil and season with salt and pepper.  Spread onto one or two cookie sheets (depending on amount of veggies) then roast until potatoes are soft and Brussels sprouts are browned. Serve with a dollop of hummus and some crusty bread. Enjoy!Leftover Roasted Veggies & Couscous w/ Goat Cheese2 cups Israeli couscous  Leftover roasted veggiesCrumbled goat cheeseDrizzle of olive oil Directions: Cook couscous. Grab big bowl. Combine couscous, leftover veggies, drizzle of olive oil, and goat cheese. Serve! Fall Spiced Hot Chocolate 2 cups milk of your choice1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips1 tablespoon maple syrup1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoon vanilla or use whole spices1 cinnamon stick3 cloves3 cardamom pods1 vanilla bean (slit the vanilla bean down center, scrape out the seeds)Directions: Combine milk, chocolate chips, and spices in a small saucepan. Heat on medium-low  until chocolate has melted and the milk comes to a simmer (do not bring to a boil!). If using whole spices, strain before serving. Top with whipped cream (vegan or dairy) and a dusting of cinnamon and cocoa powder! Say an intention, enjoy! 

God is the great I AM. Jesus is the great I AM. The great I AM will help us, wants us to experience the miraculous, and will confront sin.