EQUUS

Important Announcement:

We’re choosing a different path.

At EQUUS, we’ve made the decision to step away from social media—not out of fear, but out of integrity.

These platforms, while once full of promise, too often pull us away from presence, erode our attention, and compromise the quality of true connection.

We believe in spaces that honor sovereignty, foster genuine dialogue, and nourish the human spirit. You’ll find us where that kind of connection lives:

Our website: https://www.equusinspired.com/

Our emails and newsletters: https://equusinspired.myflodesk.com/subscribe

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-wendorf/ or linkedin.com/company/equus-inspired

To read more about why we’ve made this decision we invite you to read the full essay here: https://www.equusinspired.com/essays/red-shoes-blue-screens-a-modern-cautionary-tale-why-were-walking-away-from-social-mediafor-good

You can find all of these in our link in bio.

This month’s edition of The Insight is out now. Below is an excerpt from this 2 minutes read.

The stories you tell yourself about what you can and cannot do builds walls around our existence.

Many of us are aware that negative, limiting stories can imprison us, but so-called ‘positive’ ones can constrain your life too.

For example, the narrative, “I am resilient” held as a longtime belief about yourself, can create situations that reinforce the story where you must be resilient.

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Kelly was recently interviewed by Dr. Jed Diamond of MenAlive, where they explored how ancient wisdom can guide personal transformation. In their conversation, they discussed the three core wounds—abandonment, shame, and betrayal—and their healing counterparts: commitment, honor, and loyalty. Drawing on neuropsychology, indigenous traditions, and Kelly's work with horses, they explain how reconnecting with nature and timeless teachings can foster resilience, authenticity, and deeper personal growth.

Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6YDAbpTpkE

Or read the article:
https://menalive.com/applying-ancient-wisdom-for-personal-transformation/

Why Humanity’s Future May Depend on Our Connection to Our 56-Million-Year-Old Elders - MenAlive                 Whatever your political beliefs or where you live in the world, if you’re willing to open your eyes, heart and mind, you know that humanity is not doing well. We are in serious danger unless we change our way of being on planet Earth and need all the help we can get....

The Wisdom of Thriving is more than a course—it’s an immersive experience into the principles of thriving, embodied by an ancient natural system that is informed by seven key principles: Safety, Connection, Peace, Freedom, Joy, Care, and Presence.

To ensure an optimal learning experience, we keep our class sizes intimate and high-touch, so you receive personal guidance and meaningful interaction throughout the course.

Course Details:
Duration: April 1st – May 20th, 2025
Schedule: Tuesdays, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM MT on Zoom
Early Bird Pricing: $2,500

Learn more here:
https://www.theequusacademy.org/courses/the-wisdom-of-thriving-april-2025

Our next Course, The Wisdom of Thriving begins in April.

The Wisdom of Thriving is more than a course—it’s an immersive experience into the principles of thriving, embodied by an ancient natural system that is informed by seven key principles: Safety, Connection, Peace, Freedom, Joy, Care, and Presence.

The course is based on Kelly’s book Flying Lead Change: 56 Million Years of Wisdom for Leading and Living.

The Wisdom of Thriving is a deep dive experiential exploration of the seven dimensions of living and leadership that ensure meaning and success.

In this small, intimate group setting, you’ll receive personal attention and tailored support as you explore weekly themes:

Session 1: Learning to Listen – Tune into yourself and others with heightened awareness.

Session 2: Care – What is true care? And what is it not? How can you care for others without it costing you in return?

Session 3: Presence – Cultivate the capacity to be deeply present, regardless of external circumstances. Learn how this shift can positively impact your life.

Session 4: Safety – Build a foundation of emotional and physical security for yourself and others, that fosters trust in daily life.

Session 5: Connection – Strengthen bonds with others, yourself, and the natural world that in turn promotes innovation and leverages capacity in others.

Session 6: Peace – Discover the real reason why peace seems elusive, and transform it into a longterm trait

Session 7: Freedom – What do you want to do with this one precious life? Liberate yourself from limiting thoughts and beliefs that hold you back.

Session 8: Joy – Joy is your natural birthright. Tap into ways to make yourself more ‘joy-prone’

Link in bio to learn more