🕯️Echoes of the Herd: Nourish
Welcome to January
Welcome to January, a month the herd meets with quiet steadiness and an unhurried breath.
This is the season of staying—when the world remains hushed, when the wind moves slowly across the land, and when the horses show us how to remain present within the cold.
They do not rush winter or resist its weight.
They widen their stance, turn toward the wind, and allow their bodies to settle into what is already here—
a deeper rhythm rooted in instinct, trust, and relational presence.
This month invites you to do the same.
Let the pace of the season steady your breath.
Let the stillness support your listening.
Notice the warmth that remains in you, even as the air stays cold around you.
January is not here to push you forward or ask for transformation.
It is here to offer a place to stay—
to remain in your body,
to stay with your experience as it unfolds,
and to remember that presence does not require effort, only permission.
Below you’ll find your January Equine Wisdom Card and Somatic Practices—
gentle companions for staying connected through the quiet work of winter
🕯️ January Reflection Prompts — Staying With
Where does staying with feel supportive right now—and where might it need to be brief?
What signals does your body give you when staying with feels resourcing, and what signals tell you it’s time to pause or move away?
When you imagine the herd, where do you notice ease in your body—and where do you feel the impulse to brace, leave, or become alert?
Happy Holidays from our herd to yours Thank you for being a part of our herds care as you care for you and yours this season!
Jennifer, Maya, Gracie, Skip, Dahlia, Daisy, and Daphne