🎙️ Weekly Essay from Stable Roots

Episode Title: Don't Skip the Money: The Spiritual Economy of Care

Description:

This week's voiceover is a tribute to Max — my steady red horse who just turned 30 — and a reflection on what it means to build a life in the wake of storms. As we mark 200 days since Hurricane Helene changed the landscape of the Blue Ridge Mountains, I'm sharing the story of how Max came into my life and how his presence shaped everything that followed.

But this isn't just about a horse.

It’s about healing through routine, listening to the land, and the quiet power of choosing to stay.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• The day I bought Max (and fell for every classic horse seller trick)• What cribbing taught me about addiction, patience, and judgment• How riding bareback in The Dark Corner helped me reclaim my body• The birth of a farm and the unplanned career that followed• The spiritual economy of care — and how a school horse holds it all together

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