If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change
Wayne Dyer
When I set the intention to be more calm and connected (both for me and my horse) resources started showing up. I love how that works. One day in a Facebook community someone recommended the Netflix Documentary Stutz. I watched it and a lightbulb went off. All my life I’ve wished for a tool, something that I can use in the moment to get me through things, be it anxiety, anger, feeling trapped, and here shows up Phil Stutz and Jonah Hill of all people, with actual TOOLS to help me do it!
The movie blew my mind and got me feeling all the possibilities. I immediately went to Amazon and ordered The Tools on Kindle so I didn’t have to wait. Quickly realized it was a book I really needed to have in physical form so I could see it and touch it and flip through it. I literally use this book every day, so I ordered The Tools in paperback.
Phil talks about getting stuck in The Maze in the movie. That bit hit me so hard because I feel like I’ve literally been stuck in The Maze for the last 2 years. 🙁 Here’s a clip about what he says about The Maze. See if it resonates with you as well.
Honestly, some of these tools are pretty woo woo out there. But the thing is, I’ve used them all and they work. Just the other day I found myself locked in the maze going around and around in my head. Spiraling down into the darkness, feeling like I had been wronged. I caught myself, realized I was stuck in the maze, took 30 seconds to use The Active Love tool and immediately felt 100% better. To have these tools to draw upon… it’s everything. I can’t tell you how grateful I am to Phil, and Jonah, and the person in the Facebook group for sharing them.
The thing is, when you get stuck in The Maze it’s hard to have good energy, to feel positive. When you don’t have good energy it’s really hard to go out and create a positive interaction with your horse. In fact, I find it’s hard to even get motivated to go out and spend time with mine, because I’m trapped. Trapped in the never ending loop of unfairness. Being able to break out of the maze means everything. You can free yourself. It doesn’t take years of talk therapy, or thousands or even hundreds of dollars. The movie is free on Netflix, and the book that tells you everything about all the tools is 12 bucks. I know I’m fan girling a little bit, but it is seriously the best thing I’ve done for myself in a long time.
Learn the tools and use them.
I’ve found documenting my journey makes it easier to recognize when I get stuck in the maze, or in negative thinking. Having a beautiful space to document and reflect really helps me stay on the right path. If you’re looking for a beautiful planning journal for the next 30 days of your journey with your horse, I created this one for me, and you. Click the image below to learn more.
