What’s new in the blog?

Before you go any further, Hi!Ā 

I'm Robin Benson, A Vermonter turned Minnesota rancher.Ā  I am an expert at creating positive energy, confidence, and livingĀ the life you love. And I love teachingĀ you how to do the same. Entrepreneur, rancher, homeschoolĀ mom, author, animal lover, outdoor living and healthy whole food maven. We explore all the things and simplifyĀ for you.

So glad you're here!Ā 

Lessons from the Back of a Horse Nov 10, 2025

Using no flash in the waning light of a sunset and full moon rising.

Reflecting on how everything seems to both become peaceful and make sense from the back of a horse.

How, almost like meditating, my mind slows down and I can focus.

Without the chatter.

Without the constant input.

Without the compariso...

Continue Reading...
The Transformative Power of Finding the Right Fit improvement inspiration the heart of the ranch Oct 31, 2025
Trying on new jeans that just arrived in the mail made me realize something.

Our bodies go through so many changes over a lifetime. I’ve been reluctant to get new jeans
because I still have perfectly good ones in the closet.

The problem is, they don’t fit me anymore!

And yet, why do I still hang on to
...
Continue Reading...
Discovering Daily Bright Spots and the Importance of Movement. insp learnings movement sunshine Oct 30, 2025

Since today started with wind and rain I’m adding this reminder to find the sun/ bright spots each day.

In my series, about what we do/ use to ā€œkeep up with it allā€, one important piece is to find the sun.

The literal sun provides warmth, mood elevation, vitamin D, balance for your circadian rhyth...

Continue Reading...
Energizing Morning Practices Oct 30, 2024

How you start your day sets up the entire day.

Can you change it as the day goes on? Sure! You can make a shift at any moment.

But why not start out at your best?

Here are some of my favorite things to do to set up my day:
No digital until after I do the following :
Morning stretches
Morning gratitude/ ...

Continue Reading...
Finding Beauty and Light in Everyday Life Oct 30, 2024
Rainbows. 🌈

They show me there’s always beauty and light, even in what seems like dreary times.

I was once told, ā€œYou’re miss Sally Sunshine aren’t you? All you see are sunshine and rainbows! 🌈 ā˜€ļø ā€œ!!

And I agreed with that person!

It was meant as a back handed compliment in response to me asking them...
Continue Reading...