Gaits of Hope Ranch

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #SelfCare #GaitsOfHopeRanch #StopTheStigma

#mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthmatters Remember that you are not alone. Everyone struggles to take time for themselves, so try not to get down on yourself for not having everything perfectly balanced all of the time. As circumstances change, you’ll probably have to rethink your routines and how you use your time many times throughout your life. There will always be people that understand where you’re coming from and are willing to help. Ask your friends and family for help when you need to take some time for your mental health. They may even be able to offer you some guidance on how they manage self-care and take time for their own well-being.

Grief doesn’t look the same for everyone. Please don’t ever say get over it or it’s been long enough. You can never truly understand how someone else is feeling...... just listen just ask if they want to talk... just be there.

A beautiful empathic child singing Michael Jackson to her horse. Children are the future, inspire our kids to spend time with animals, in nature and help them a...bsorb positivity not negativity. Guide & encourage them: To be strong & brave. To be compassionate to all living beings. To live with a good heart. To be self-confident. To have an open mind & be flexible. To live with honesty & good values. To choose love over fear. To be kind. To understand the power of their breath. To always look for the positive in all situations. To have knowledge & understanding about natural health & wellness. To have wisdom of the body & how it can heal itself. To know how to grow their own fruit & vegetables. To understand we are all different and unique. To recognise the power of their thoughts. To be self-motivated. To speak their truth. To make time for silence, go within and listen to their guidance. To appreciate the importance of physical activity. To always make time to laugh, love and have fun. To maintain their childlike imagination & creativity. You are welcome to share

If this doesn't make you smile, nothing will!! Happy Friday peeps

#nevergiveuponyourself

#humantraffickingawareness #sextraffickingawareness #knowthesigns #undergroundrailroad #childabuseawareness

You can recognize survivors of abuse by their courage. When silence is so very inviting, they step forward and share their truth so others know they aren't alon...e. #gaitsofhoperanch #connect #heal #grow #spreadtheloveofjesus #fosteringsaveslives #animalassistedtherapy #kindnessmatters #equineassistedlearning #eagala #equineassistedtherapy #horseshealinghumans #ptsd #horse #survivor #bewhoyouneededwhenyouwereyounger See more

April is #ChildAbusePreventionMonth, which gives communities and families the opportunity to work together to prevent child abuse and neglect. The Child Abuse P...revention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) defines child abuse as (at minimum): Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or an act or failure to act, which presents an imminent risk of serious harm. The Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 recently added the requirement to include sex trafficking victims in the definition of child abuse and neglect (Src: 2019 Child Maltreatment Report). As of a few years ago, sex trafficking was added as a maltreatment type included in reports to the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS). We are grateful for those working behind the scenes to help prevent the abuse of children. Visit childwelfare.org to learn more about this issue.

This literally brought me to tears! Dr. Ramani explains this so well. must watch to the end.

While aromatherapy has proven an effective method for influencing emotions throughout several centuries, the connection between the brain and aroma is more than an ancient practiceit can now be explained scientifically due to extensive research and discovery. The science behind aromatherapy helps to explain how it is possible for different aromas to elicit certain feelings. As we learn about the scientific background of aromatherapy, we can better understand how essential oi...ls are used to manage the emotions and influence mood. Anytime we inhale a distinct aroma (including the scent of an essential oil), that aroma will be processed through different parts of the brain in a special sequence. After inhaling an aroma, the scent will be processed in the brain’s olfactory system, which is responsible for controlling our sense of smell. When an aroma is inhaled, it travels to the olfactory system by way of the olfactory nerve, so that it can be processed. The olfactory system is connected to the limbic system, a part of the brain where our emotions and memories are stored. This connection to the limbic system causes a response to the aroma based on any memories that are associated with that smell. The response produced by the limbic system of the brain often causes an immediate rush of feelings also known as an emotional response. Because our sense of smell is so closely connected to the part of our brain that stores memories and emotions, it is easy to see why specific aromas elicit specific emotions or feelings. The idea behind using aromatherapy for emotional benefit is that the user chooses certain essential oils to trigger desired feelings and emotions, particularly when aiming to combat or dispel negative emotions. Understanding the special chemistry behind each essential oil makes it easy to target emotions and manage our mood, because it allows us to produce a specific response within the brain. As mentioned, certain aromas can elicit certain emotions by triggering our memories and creating emotional responses. While everyone has different memories and life experiences, it is possible to harness the power of essential oils to create a specific response. #DoTERRA #Emotionaloiltraining

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My heart breaks for this mother. I can’t even begin to imagine her pain. Isolation can do this to a lot of people. It’s a slippery slope isolation, depression, despair, and hopelessness. I believe we need to open as well. God bless this woman! Hopefully her plea doesn’t go unnoticed

I have almost 14,000 followers on Tik Tok. I've been reading my poems and just talking to people. I honestly didn't think I'd even get past 10 followers. Everyo...ne is saying I need to write a book of poems, do audio books, voice overs, acting, music, and so much more. I'm looking into a few of those things but a car comes first! Anywho, wanted to share one of my poem videos with you all, enjoy! See more

We don't want to be people who listen so intently to the culture around us that we MISS what God is saying in this season. Let's be those who FOCUS IN on what God is SAYINGthose who keep His Word and voice in front of us!

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