holding your horses

Sometimes I spin myself up into needless urgency when it comes to making big decisions, and my instincts become dulled and my mind goes fuzzy. Taking a pause & a deep breath, slowing down -- holding the metaphorical horses...helps me remember that not everything has to be decided right this second.

If possible, I recommend also holding a literal horse. When I cuddle his big ol head and scratch his soft schmoopy nose, I remember to just do the next right thing (give him a cookie) and remain present.