It’s Not About You: The Lonely Ego of Exceptionalism (Part 1)
Okay, let’s be real for a second before jumping in to this blog post. This is not an appealing title. It’s not even an easy topic. It...
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Sharon Cabana, MA, LMFT
- Jan 22, 2021
- 5 min
Free Rein: On Remembered Bravery
I am not sure when I forgot how to be brave. Was it when I started calculating in terms of insurance premiums and physical therapy...
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Sharon Cabana, MA, LMFT
- Jan 10, 2021
- 2 min
We're Back...and Oh, Has It Been an Adventure
It's hard to believe everything that has happened in the last year. Over the last week, we've faced additional challenges and fears. In a...
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Sharon Cabana, MA, LMFT
- Aug 6, 2019
- 3 min
It's Okay to Wallow
When I was an undergraduate, sometime when bedazzled jeans and popcorn tops (I dare you to look that up) were cool, I was given a...
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Sharon Cabana, MA, LMFT
- Jun 21, 2019
- 2 min
Manifesting the Blueprints of Who We Are: The Paradox of Change
When people think about change, they often are filled with a variety of different emotions. There is often a queasy blend of trepidation...
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Sharon Cabana, MA, LMFT
- May 8, 2019
- 3 min
Heart to Heart: Fostering Connection
Generally speaking, I’m not a big fan of reality shows. The other night however, after getting sucked down the Tube of You, I found some...
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Sharon Cabana, MA, LMFT
- Apr 22, 2019
- 1 min
Quote of the Week
"The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and fire."
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Sharon Cabana, MA, LMFT
- Apr 13, 2019
- 3 min
Extending Unintentionally: Learning to Stretch and Embrace the Ride
As Spring comes to life around the barn, we are busily preparing for our next schooling show. Since the last show six months ago, my...
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Sharon Cabana, MA, LMFT
- Apr 4, 2019
- 1 min
Quote of the Week
"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." ~ Lao Tzu
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Sharon Cabana, MA, LMFT
- Mar 30, 2019
- 3 min
Horses are Storm Dancers: A Meditation on Staying Present
During a particularly tumultuous time in my life, I felt as if I were overwhelmed by a storm. All around me were the signs of chaos--life...
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Sharon Cabana, MA, LMFT
- Mar 26, 2019
- 1 min
April Retreat! Growing with Confidence
Growing with Confidence A Mini- Retreat for Adolescents Where: Anamchara Stables 21100 NW Coffey Lane Hillsboro, OR 97124 When: April 20,...
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Sharon Cabana, MA, LMFT
- Mar 19, 2019
- 1 min
Cherry Blossoms: A Brief Meditation on Living Fiercely
It’s Spring here in Oregon and the cherry blossoms are blooming. All around, fragrant blossoms of pink, white, and fuschia bespeckle an...
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Sharon Cabana, MA, LMFT
- Mar 18, 2019
- 1 min
Quote of the Week
"Let go of who you think you're supposed to be and be who you are." ~ Brene Brown
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Sharon Cabana, MA, LMFT
- Mar 12, 2019
- 1 min
Quote of the Week
"A horse is the projection of peoples' dreams about themselves- strong, powerful, beautiful- and it has the capability of giving us...
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Sharon Cabana, MA, LMFT
- Mar 6, 2019
- 4 min
Learning to Let Go: What Horses Can Teach Us About Radical Acceptance
“On this sacred path of radical acceptance, rather than striving for perfection, we discover how to love ourselves into wholeness.” ~...
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Sharon Cabana, MA, LMFT
- Mar 4, 2019
- 1 min
Quote of the Week
"Ride the horse in the direction it's going." ~ Werner Erhard
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Sharon Cabana, MA, LMFT
- Feb 26, 2019
- 1 min
Quote of the Week
"I call horses 'divine mirrors'- they reflect back the emotions you put in. If you put in love and respect and kindness and curiosity,...
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Sharon Cabana, MA, LMFT
- Feb 23, 2019
- 3 min
Eau de Equine: Breathing Deep and Staying Grounded
On Sunday mornings, I drive out to the barn before the sun is up. I mix the grain, load up the cart, and make my way around the property...
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Sharon Cabana, MA, LMFT
- Feb 18, 2019
- 1 min
Quote of the Week
"For one to fly, one only needs to take the reins. " Melissa James
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Sharon Cabana, MA, LMFT
- Jan 30, 2019
- 4 min
Thin Places and Changing Paces: Riding in Both Worlds
I am riding Roy, a 16-hand thoroughbred with the heart of a prince, a spooky brain, and too many legs. He’s a big mover, having a big...
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