Spring on the farm is always a season of shedding. The horses begin to lose their thick winter coats, tufts of hair flying through the air with every breeze. My family and I often spend mornings brushing them out, handful after handful, watching their sleek summer selves begin to emerge.
There’s something deeply symbolic about this process. The horses don’t fight it. They don’t question why they’re letting go of what once kept them warm. Their bodies just know—it’s time. Time to release what’s no longer needed.
I’ve been thinking about how much we humans hold on. Old stories. Familiar patterns. Protective behaviors that once served us—but now feel heavy, itchy, outdated. And yet, we grip them tightly, unsure of who we’ll be without them.
But healing, like spring, asks us to soften. To trust that we can survive without the weight of what we’ve outgrown. To believe that something lighter, freer, and more vibrant is on the other side.
The herd reminds me of this every day. They move into the new season with quiet wisdom, making room for what’s next. As their bodies change with the weather, so too can we change with the seasons of our lives.
If you’re finding yourself in a season of transition—whether big or small—may the shedding horses be your gentle guide. Let go of what’s no longer serving you. Trust the process. And know that, just like the horses, your truest self is waiting underneath.