Exploring INTP regions with the MBTI

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a useful system for understanding the way our brains are wired. Since learning to apply it I have found it extremely illuminating, especially about why I am so drawn to exploring new and interesting territory.

What I've learnt about dreaming big dreams

This week I had the privilege of addressing graduates of a two-year Orientation and Mobility course run by the South African Guide-dog Association. The theme for the day was "I have a dream" and, since I cover the topic of having a dream quite extensively in my book What Every Blind Person Needs YOU To Know, I was eager to share my thoughts.

My first experience of equine assisted occupational therapy

If you are considering equine-assisted occupational therapy, this account of my first session may be of interest to you. The specialisation is mostly for helping children with emotional problems but it also covers the field of riding for the disabled. In my case, I need help getting back into the saddle after many years of not riding and learning new ways of interacting with horses.

Finding a hippotherapist

This blog is intended to encourage and inspire others like me who want to begin a new and daring venture, so I'm going to spell out exactly what I did to get the process started. Note that I was responding to something my soul was calling me to do and I believed the universe or God would support me in it. If you are following a similar sense of your soul's calling, i believe you will experience the same support.

Bumping my head in the beginning

Starting out on a new venture takes a certain amount of courage. You don't know what you don't know, and there is a high likelihood that you will make mistakes or get hurt. I literally got hurt when I first began expressing my inner wild woman.

Everything works together when you find your soul's calling

After awakening to the fact that my soul had an unmet need for adventure, I wrote down my thoughts in my journal. Journalling has always been my preferred way of processing my feelings. It helps me frame my thoughts in a narrative that not only makes sense but promotes positive action as well. Here are some extracts that highlight the radical change I was undergoing:

What preparing for a holiday taught me about myself

The day before I was due to fly to Durban with my guide dog I felt very low in energy. It didn't make sense because I was looking forward to spending time with my family. We would be staying at a house on a large plot in the Drakensberg mountains with opportunities for long walks. Yet I could barely find the motivation to pack my suitcase and gather the knitting projects I would be taking with me.