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The Power of Language – Why Words Matter in Life and with Horses
By
Sue Palmer
on
August 16, 2025
Words are powerful. They don’t just communicate—they shape how we feel, heal, and connect. Research from Carnegie Mellon University shows that naming emotions activates the brain’s regulation centres, improving mental health and resilience. The same is true in our relationships with horses: every flick of an ear or swish of a tail is a form of language, telling us something vital. When we learn to listen—whether to ourselves, our children, or our horses—we create harmony, connection, and the possibility of healing.
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Whispers of the Ancient Woodland
By
Sue Palmer
on
February 1, 2025
The ancient woodland hums with life as the early morning light filters through the trees. A chorus of birdsong fills the crisp air—the fluting notes of a blackbird, the gentle trill of a robin, a symphony woven through the branches. I pause beside a fallen tree, placing my hand on its rough bark. In that moment, I feel its wisdom, as though the earth itself whispers, “My work is done. I have nurtured, protected, and given space for the young ones to grow.” The woodland is alive with stories—echoes of the past, whispers of the present, and promises of what’s to come.
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