Holding Space for Grief

Holding Space for Grief

Over the past sixteen years I have experienced my share of loss on the farm. What I have noticed is that the feelings and emotions often arrive weeks before the death of one of our loved ones. Sometimes it is because the animal is unwell but other times, I intuit it...
Transition and Change

Transition and Change

Transition is a topic that often arises with Empowered By Horses & Friends’ clients. We talk about how to navigate the discomfort and unpredictability of change. We explore how letting go of what no longer feels in alignment can often make room for something new...
Old Blue Jeans

Old Blue Jeans

Ever so often I line up a year’s worth of Steve’s old blue jeans and take a picture. I do this because it looks interesting—sort of raw and rustic, and makes a great image. But more importantly, it is a reminder to me of all the hard work that Steve puts into...
Do you see what I see?

Do you see what I see?

As a constable with the VPD, I initially saw my role as a problem solver. From directing traffic at an accident scene to surveilling criminal activity and collecting evidence, police are called to fix things. Later, when I became a beat cop in the Downtown Eastside, I...