Tips for Empaths in the Horse World

I’m going to explain a little more about being an empath in the horse world, as well as give you some tools to help you in everyday life, especially if you identify as an empath. 

Definition of an empath: a person with paranormal ability to perceive the mental emotional state of another individual. 

For me: I describe being an empath as someone who can feel things even without realizing it, which can be used to keep you safe, as well as cause distress if you’re not aware.

I’ve known for many years that I’m able to sense how people are feeling. This is why I have a hard time with social functions, especially if I don’t know too many people.

It can feel overwhelming to feel relaxed and neutral when it feels like waves of energy coming at me in so many different directions.

This even happens when I’m around a lot of my friends at once. I often feel stretched thin as I would love to give everyone attention, rather than just bounce...

Mental Health Tips Your Horse* Wants You To Know

*these tips will be helpful, even if you aren’t in the horse world

A quick intro and what to expect from this blog… I’m Beth Lauren Parrish, a horse riding instructor since the year 2000, certified since 2005, and then added certified hypnotherapist in 2022, to help those with or without horses to feel their best. 

I mention these dates to offer you a clear understanding that I felt stuck in one profession (twenty two years to be exact) and then took a big leap of faith to jump into the unknown. 

The social pictures show how I’ve been incredibly successful. I also wanted to share the behind the curtain perspective with you today, on World Mental Health Day, so you understand that everyone has their own obstacles in their minds that they often battle with quietly. 

In case you’re more into scanning quickly and only reading what makes sense in your life, I created a list of five main ideas to help with your mental hea...

There is constant noise and static all around us.

It can be found all around in the media, relationships, daily chores, and even our mind chatter.

What if...

You could get really quiet.

And sit and listen to your breath. 

Would you be okay with where you were physically, mentally, and spiritually?

True acceptance begins with taking a deep breath and knowing that where you are right now, in this very moment is completely okay. It might not be a comfortable place... to sit quietly and just be.... however, this is where you can find your most intriguing answers to life.

Acceptance of your entire now moment can help you figure out where you want to go next. If you're being pushed and pulled and flailed about like a nervous horse with a flag chasing you, you won't be able to hear the quiet connection always at the ready to help you.

All you need do is ask. Sit and breathe... and ask yourself, what do I need in this moment? 

Accepting where you are in life is key to being able to sh...