Episode 300: The Challenge of Choosing Change
August 14, 2024/
In this milestone 300th episode, Stacy Westfall explores the challenges and benefits of choosing change. She reflects on her journey of creating weekly content for over a decade and how it has shaped her perspective on change. Stacy discusses the constant nature of change and the importance of distinguishing between changes we can control and those we can’t. She shares personal experiences, including breeding her horse Gabby after losing another mare, to illustrate how choosing change can build resilience and prepare us for unexpected changes.
Key points:
- Change is constant and inevitable, even when we try to keep things the same
- Choosing change often feels challenging due to the uncertainty it brings
- Recognizing “red flags” when considering change for the wrong reasons is crucial
- Building mental resilience through consistent habits helps in navigating both chosen and unexpected changes
- When others disagree with the change you choose (for example: choosing to sell a horse) you’ll likely experience an additional layer of challenge
3 Comments
Leave a Comment
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE:
YOURS FREE
WHY IS MY HORSE...?
Hey Stacy,
My father passed away in December of last year and i am finally getting around to watching all the videos he saved that were special to him. One of his favorite videos that dad and i watched more than once was your ride on Wizard’s Baby Doll after you lost your father. Like my dad, we were both very impressed with your horsemanship. My dad was always a cowboy at heart and if you were ever to watch him sit a saddle you would know he had a bond with whoever horse he rode just like you.
So thank you so very much for the joy my father felt as he watched you ride so effortlessly and gracefully….
Grant Dittmer (my dad’s name was Ralph)
What a great podcast! You address many of the thoughts and fears we have as horse owners as well as in our non horse lives. I have had many , many, changes (health) this past year that I had no control over. Which gave me a lot of time to contemplate what my real wants are. Some may not be possible and some might be, but I have to make a plan for either result. I do now that I want horses in my life as long as possible. But also Marist make a “plan” B. You have such a talent for communicating your thoughts and getting us all to think deeper about changes and what they mean and can be navigated. I sincerely hope you can do another 300 podcasts!!
Stacy,
What a great podcast today!
You are an inspiration in so many ways.
I learn so much from your information and advice … about horses and life.
Glad you will continue on helping us in all the ways you do.
Nancy