by Kathy Taylor | Oct 12, 2023 | Body Wisdom/Somatics, Personal Growth/Development
As I write this, the sun’s about to peek over the trees. In a few moments, the light will be so bright and piercing that I’ll have to lower the shades. I love this time when it’s not quite night or day. It feels sort of extra calm and peaceful on the ranch this...
by Kathy Taylor | Sep 19, 2023 | Body Wisdom/Somatics
I had my second meeting with a new horse the other day. I spent a couple of hours working with Sadie, then we took a short ride in a big field. Sadie reminds me a lot of Roxy, my solid (now retired) pinto mare. She doesn’t have a lot of desire to go forward at...
by Kathy Taylor | Apr 27, 2023 | 21 Days of Taking Up Space, Body Wisdom/Somatics
A few weeks ago, I met a new friend who’s at a crossroads about her next career move. She’s held high-profile, high-impact positions in the past, but she’s wise enough to recognize that spending time with her family is important to her. Whatever’s next must fit with...
by Kathy Taylor | Apr 14, 2021 | Body Wisdom/Somatics, Self-Care
Years ago we were visiting family in Virginia and in the parking lot at the trailhead, there was a massive gathering of gorgeous blue and black butterflies. (A “kaleidoscope” is the proper term. Isn’t that cool?) My kids were delighted that if they stood still,...
by Kathy Taylor | Apr 7, 2021 | Body Wisdom/Somatics, Self-Care
I submit that until you “know something in your bones” you don’t really know it. When you know something at the “bone” level, it’s embodied knowledge. It’s part of who you are. Think of something that you know that “you know...
by Kathy Taylor | Mar 3, 2021 | Body Wisdom/Somatics
A group of college women came out last weekend for a little horseplay at HerdWise. After getting present, they explored boundaries and were astonished to discover how much they were ignoring what their bodies were telling them. The horses offered valuable feedback and...
