FEEL the Way of Life

02/09/2025

Exactly!!!! That is why we do FEEL! FEEL to Heal!!!

“If You Don’t Ride or Train, What’s the Point?”
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This question reflects how deeply conditioning runs in our culture—even in how we relate to horses.
We’ve been taught that horses must do something to be worth our time. That riding or training is the pinnacle of relationship.
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But what if the point isn’t performance at all?
What if it’s presence?
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Autonomous Horsemanship invites us to step off the pedestal of performance and into the quiet grace of simply being together.
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🐴 It’s not about achieving, it’s about witnessing.
🤍 It’s not about molding the horse—it’s about meeting them.
✨ It’s not about goals. It’s about connection.
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When nothing is asked, something sacred often arrives:
Trust.
Softness.
A shared breath.
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Riding is optional. Relationship is the gift.
The most profound moments often happen when we stop trying to get somewhere—and start honoring where we are, together.

Learn more at https://stormymay.com
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01/09/2025

HAVING WALLS AROUND YOUR HEART?
This was the question that came as I was "treated" by Shalom , one of our FEEL horse partners.
Building walls around your heart is a metaphor for developing a protective emotional detachment, often in response to past trauma , to protect from experiencing more pain . Betrayal, broken trust, emotional unsafety, abuse and rejection from people we love and supposed to be our friends , are some causes for this behaviour.
While it may offer a short term sense of safety , it can cause a range of negative psychological , relational and even physical effects.
Emotional numbness , difficulty with “ receiving”, not experiencing joy, difficulty with trust and vulnerability, difficulty in genuine connection , avoiding intimate physical touch, increased stress and anxiety and communication breakdown to name a few.
Our horse FEEL partners can help break down walls by teaching trust , letting go of control, providing a non-judgmental presence that fosters a deep sense of connection and peace. Some of them can actually make you laugh too. The gentle love they bring helps break the barrier to physical contact and can assist with comfort of closeness and touch. With them , individuals can safely process trauma and build confidence in a supportive nature based environment.
My visit today brought me closeness, love, laughter and even a kiss!
To experience FEEL , book a session with the only FEEL facility in Africa. To book or learn more about FEEL please visit
www.thewayoflife.co.za/feel