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

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Unpredictability of Ranching Dec 05, 2025
One thing about ranching is you never know what each day will bring.

You think you know but generally it only goes partially as planned.😅

The fun part is you are consistently pushed outside your comfort zone and have to just figure it as you go!

In fact, what are comfort zones anyway??

Oh yeah… ...
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Joy and Practice in Winter Ranch Life feedingcows jerky jerkylady ranchlife winter Dec 05, 2025
Armed with a pocket full of jerky, I headed out to feed this morning.

Some bovines are more patient than others at -10° F and windy and I can’t say that I blame them.

When I hit frozen poop piles, sticks and rocks under the snow, and bounce all over, making the bales go off course, I keep reminding m...
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Peace and Focus Under the Waning Light of Sunset Dec 04, 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...
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Rise Up and Do the Work Dec 04, 2025
You never know what is possible if you don’t push yourself out of your comfort bubble and see the vast universe of potential.
Sometimes your mind limits you because it can’t fathom a bigger picture: Higher than you’ve ever flown before.
To reach heights you’ve never achieved, you must first see it...
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Realignment Isn’t Always Comfortable Dec 04, 2025
Just because you’re working in alignment, doesn’t always mean it feels comfortable or easy.

If you’re growing and challenging yourself to reach new goals, you will have to get out of your comfort zone to make that happen.

It’s ok to feel fear and uncertainty. That’s just your subconscious trying t...
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