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Inside and outside

Opening up a discussion on safety, home, and what is ultimately helpful for humans, horses, and dogs, etc.

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Lynn
Mar 09, 2025
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I’ve been thinking a lot about the insides and outsides of things. Specifically, myself. And my horses. And my dogs. And my home. There are differences between the inside, and the outside, of anything. And those differences really matter.

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For instance, writing this blog post, I could portray my inside (which I would consider to be my true thoughts, authentic feelings, and core motivations), OR my outside (which probably consists more of my persona, brand, “best foot forward,” and general appearance/behaviour). But if I pretend I’m showing you my inside (let’s say, by discussing emotional or “deep” subjects), and it’s really my outside (because I’m editing and definitely working to make myself look good by doing so), I’m continuing the confusing portrayal of false vulnerability I grew up with. I’m lying from th…

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