Friday, 9 May 2014
Patrick Stewart gives passionate response to question
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
Epiphany project update
Today I went to look at a property classified for sale. At the moment I have 54 euros in my pocket.
Finding this dream place felt quite god-led. I'd been looking for another place to rent for the equine-assisted therapy project. But instead found this.
So I went in with a tinge of worry whether I'm on the right path with this. I'm being reminded to be pragmatic. And to be realistic. Its a fine line between being confident in stepping towards your dream and being realistic. And its a balance I'm still trying to perfect.
We had a look around the old dutch farmhouse. And around the wonderful stables, manege and land. And I then explained to the estate agent that I was really more interested in the land than the house. His answer was wonderfully reasoned and calm. That he would check with the owner about the possibilities and arrange a meeting between us.
I entered the appointment with bittersweet mix of hope and doubt. And I came out feeling like I'd had my first tranzam.
Jacha drove me home afterwards.. Well we'll just have to see what the meeting brings.. Let her see all your vision books.. Everything! And for the rest.. We pray.
I am looking for ways to finance the following
Two highland ponies
Possible rent to buy contract of stalls, manege and fields.
Renovation of outhouse building to provide a function room in which therapy can be reflected on. Where Tellington Touch programs can be taught, where people with burnout can take time out to recuperate.
And my own further education in Tellington touch, Eagala advanced accreditation, and the Horse boy technique(for autistic children)
I am looking for Angel investment. Or simply people who are inspired to help me and the horses help others.
I Am because We Are. Love.
If you would like to invest in this project, or find out more details of what I'm doing, please feel free to email me at nicola.r.mahon9@gmail.com
Thank you
Sunday, 24 November 2013
Project Epiphany - inspiration- trailer of the docufilm i shall be holding previews of in the Netherlands and Scotland
Saturday, 2 November 2013
Epiphany
You have to understand that my location moved from the countryside outside of Breda, to Amsterdam, and that's actually a huge change in social climate. An Ex if mine was from Rotterdam, he summed up some differences quite well. In Breda, if you fall in the street, ten people will run to pick you up, in Rotterdam they will laugh at you (or with you), in Amsterdam, people will step over you and curse you for making them late for an appointment.
So in the summer, because the chemistry of amsterdam does not suit me, I made a decision to draw a line from it. And now with some distance I can begin to cautiously analyse why the chemistry feels so uncomfortable, this is still an ongoing thought process, and I'm not yet ready to put it to blog yet.
One other decision was made for sure though, I can use my energy and let sensitivity allow me to encourage connections, but those connections don't bring me any support in return towards my own future hopes. But this realisation did, its time to get selfish, its time to take that attention for others, and focus it solely on my own project.
I love music, a few of my peers, David included, are at the top of their game in their sphere. They are Kings of their own. So why am I not Queen of my own? Music is a form of love, and its path has been walked on and worshipped for thousands of years. Whilst music is a rock for me, its not my sole purpose. My soul purpose.
My soul pupose has taken a little longer for me to feel confident in pursuing. Mainly because its a path which has taken time to fall into mainsteam, and its still not quite there. But it will be.
My path will be to facilitate the use of horses in order to allow people to find the quiet space inside of themselves again. This will affect different social groups, and with help of nature,encourage people to find balance again. Depending on the need of a person, the following shall be used.
The EAGALA model.
The TTouch technique from Linda Tellington-Jones
The Horse Boy method developed by Rupert and Rowan Isaacson.
I will insert a link later in the day in which Rupert describes more about the Horse Boy technique.
They say when life gives you lemons; make lemonade. Well I say, why not make margharitas!
- Rupert Isaacson