Unbridled.ca - Jocelyn Hastie

03/26/2018

The Price of Independence

I grew up valuing independence. I cherished my ability to do things for myself. I would generally refuse offers of help. Somehow in my mind, I saw this independence as proof of my competence and value as a human being. I didn’t want to owe anyone for my success. When someone would offer to help, ....

01/22/2018

Sharing my latest contribution to the shared blog I belong to http://www.unbridled.ca/excellence-is-always-adequate/

01/22/2018

Excellence is Always Adequate

Excellence is always adequate. I try not to use the terms “never” and “always”, but in a recent discussion with a friend, I found myself making the statement above. This friend is known for beating herself up and reliving every minor error in her mind over and over. She is also extremely cap...

01/19/2018

Candor With Kindness

I had a difficult summer. The company I worked for since 2003 closed down without notice (or severance pay). A week later, the horse that had been my partner in the show ring, EGC coaching and my own journey through advanced stage cancer required me to step up and release him from the frail body

01/19/2018

The Gifts of Volunteering

I am an active volunteer with the students and on the board of directors of a nearby therapeutic riding program. I have loved horses for over twenty years, and this organization allows me to stretch my wings working with students that may not otherwise get the opportunity to be with these gentle, no...

01/19/2018

They Never Know It’s Them

I have been helping some dear friends with their horses. We ride Peruvian Horses – hot-blooded Spanish horses that have a lot of “enthusiasm”. They are very forward-moving horses, and sometimes intimidate riders, especially those that are not used to that kind of energy. You see, horses never ...

01/19/2018

Sympathy and empathy

I have become very interested in distinguishing between these concepts, and feeling out where I fit in on the scale. I love Brene Brown’s work on this, and include the video below for your consideration: When I was undergoing treatment and recovery, I found that people tried very hard to make me f...

10/03/2017

The Call of Competition https://t.co/Y99nDE8abF https://t.co/021xjk28H5

“The Call of Competition https://t.co/Y99nDE8abF”

09/12/2017

I have become very interested in distinguishing between these concepts, and feeling out where I fit in on the scale. I love Brene Brown’s work on this, and include the video below for your co…

08/20/2017

Fight versus healing https://t.co/o9Y54dpkhx

What you resist persists. Carl Yung’s full quote is ,”“what you resist not only persists, but will grow in size.” I have been asked several times recently to help someone in their “fight”, generally against some kind of disease. I find this to be a challenge for me . My journey towards health and he...