Thursday, November 07, 2024
Like a gigantic portion of other Americans, I suffered from PTSD and depression yesterday morning. This election outcome makes me think that the world will become crueler.
Mother Nature helped me get back on my feet. In the early afternoon, the weather became warmish and invited being outside. I gathered my horses and dogs and took them to a horse trail. There, we moseyed among the fall colors.
A horse offers perfect therapy. While on horseback, I’m highly attentive to the animal, its attitude, and how it’s moving, as well as to trail conditions and my surroundings. I’m also attentive to my dogs, aware of their activities, all nearby, and looking well. Those attentions disallow the luxury of focusing on anything outside my immediate orbit.
By evening, my mood had improved; my routines felt more normal.
Today’s weather is predicted to be fair again, and I might ride again this afternoon.
Dear Friends: We must accept significant changes, one day at a time. Diana
Diana's Morning Blog 
Like you, Animals and being outside keep me from going off the rails. 🙄Sent from my iPhone
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