In our culture, we’re taught that if we just work harder, think more, and push through, we’ll make things happen. We chase the “how” of life—trying to solve it all before it even unfolds. But often, the harder we try to control, the more tangled and heavy things feel.
The horses remind me daily of another way. They don’t wake up in the morning planning how to earn their hay or plotting the perfect steps of their day. They simply are. They move when it feels right. They rest when they need to. They trust that the grass will grow, the sun will rise, and that life has a rhythm they don’t need to control.
This is also at the heart of Gestalt. The word itself means “wholeness.” It’s about living fully in the present moment instead of getting lost in the past or anxious about the future. When we allow ourselves to stop doing and simply be, we give ourselves the gift of wholeness — the chance to experience life as it is, right now.
When we spend time with the horses, this truth becomes tangible. The tension eases. Our breath slows. We remember what it feels like to pause instead of force, to listen instead of overthink, to allow instead of grasp.
For teens and young adults especially, life can feel like a constant push — school, career, relationships, figuring out your future. But sometimes the next step becomes clear only when you stop forcing it.
At DreamCatchers, the horses and I hold space to practice this art of “not doing.” To breathe. To let go. To step into the present moment and experience the wholeness that’s already within you. If you’re curious about what that feels like, I invite you to check in with us. Come spend time with the herd, and discover how letting go might be the most powerful thing you can do right now. Schedule your coaching session today.