by Lyn Allen | Feb 14, 2024 | Culture Shapers, Leadership, Peaceful Achiever, Uncategorized |
Stillpoint: From CST (Cranio Sacral Therapy), a stillpoint is a gradual slowing of the craniosacral rhythm, allowing the body to move out of a stress response and supporting the parasympathetic nervous system (sometimes referred to as the restorative nervous system)...
by Lyn Allen | Sep 7, 2023 | Challenge Chronicles, Leadership |
We get a lot of wildlife trekking through our homestead: From deer and elk to coyotes and wild turkeys, at times our game trails seem like major highways. You may have seen our Facebook post from July ’23, showing the neighborhood bear caught on our security camera....
by Lyn Allen | Jul 20, 2023 | Challenge Chronicles, Change agents, Culture Shapers, Leadership, Peaceful Achiever |
In the summer of 1969, as a horse-crazy 16-year-old girl, I participated in my first hunter/jumper horseshow. It was a blur of sights, sounds and smells, featuring sweaty horses and riders – and I thought I had found nirvana. Generous stablemates had loaned me kit so...
by Lyn Allen | Apr 21, 2023 | Challenge Chronicles, Culture Shapers, Leadership, Peaceful Achiever |
Every day, there’s a treasure hunt here at the farm. The treasure? Fresh eggs. Egg production varies throughout the year, depending on total hours of daylight and weather, as well as other variables. The egg count drops steeply during summer’s high heat, and again in...
by Lyn Allen | Feb 24, 2023 | Challenge Chronicles, Culture Shapers, Leadership |
Our original goal upon entering the homesteading life was to find a personal balance point between modern conveniences and sustainable self-sufficiency. Let me tell you – in case you aren’t already aware: The self-sufficient lifestyle is physically demanding....
by Lyn Allen | Jan 17, 2023 | Challenge Chronicles, Culture Shapers, Leadership |
I came late to NASCAR as a fan, having successfully avoided sports fandom most of my adult life. So, color me truly surprised to realize I’ve developed an appreciation for the sport and the lessons it offers. For one thing – The fastest car doesn’t always cross...