When I find myself overwhelmed with the stress of daily living and all the turmoil playing out across the globe, I find that taking a few minutes to breathe and consciously open my heart and mind creates a big shift; I become aware of and receptive to my inner wisdom and the wisdom of the natural world. I am able to move with more ease and be more present in the moment, more grounded and confident.

When I forget to pause, our equines are very good at reminding me to slow down and be open to them, myself, and the greater good in the world. Even if you don't have horses and donkeys ready to remind you, there are lots of ways to connect with receptivity - check out our articles below for some helpful tips!

And for another fun way to help be reminded and feel connected to the SIB herd and their wisdom, we've just made our T-shirts & merch available to order online as part of a fundraiser to help give back the Equipowerment Foundation (EFH4) a very special non-profit that helps with rehabilitation and enrichment for therapy horses & donkeys. More info at the bottom of this email!

Wishing you a Receptive April,

Dr. Val

Creating Receptivity in the Workplace.

In today's workplace, it's so easy for the only focus to be on productivity. We're constantly pushing for more, more, better, better. Although productivity is fantastic, we have to be careful not to become unbalanced. You can have too much of a "good thing". Striving for productivity is just that, striving. Striving for anything without balance becomes detrimental to the health of the employees and the workplace as a whole. When we lose sight of the opposite of striving, allowing and receiving, a healthy drive turns into a stressful, mindless struggle. The key is finding and maintaining receptivity. 

In a leadership role, being receptive allows others the space for inspiration and growth. The best leaders are great listeners who not only guide, but also support others and create a sense of trust. When we're receptive we are receiving information and knowledge from a variety of sources. We're open to new ideas and notice things that we may not have when we are too busy being hard focused on the end goal. So how can we bring more receptivity into our business life? 

Click here for 9 simple tips for creating receptivity at work