Michael talks with us about his organization Hold the Reins and the amazing work they are doing with equine-assisted wellness and coaching to assist veterans early in their careers. He outlines their program and how relationship between veteran and horse can be life changing. Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Michael Hall is an active-duty member of Naval Special Warfare of 19 years. During his time in service, Michael has experienced and witnessed close friends endure the extreme challenges SEAL, SWCC, and EOD operators face during their careers. These challenges are not restricted to the battlefield and often impact the operator's home life. Hold the Reins is designed to provide tools that aid in adjusting to the extreme pressures they face throughout their careers; alleviating any trauma that interferes with their ability to lead normal and happy lives. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://lnkd.in/eJkHJyWt
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Fallen Soldiers March has been approached by Navy Seal Team members to write for FSM's Quarterly Newsletter when inspired, time allows and anonymity is protected. They will use the pseudonym "The Chief". Special Operations is different—and it isn’t. A certain type of man is drawn to the idea of being a soldier in the black ops. This phenomenon—a longing for a tragic amalgam of idealism, vigor, wanderlust, and duty—is as old as time. Across history, tyrants have used and manipulated this inner synthesis for horrifying evil. That yearning to become, to strive, to overcome, even to know true defeat rests in the hearts of young men who were created to serve a king and kingdom. But more often than not, they end up serving themselves and worse: corrupt governments. This pull in my youthful heart led me to test my resolve in the fires of special warfare selection. I thought I was tough, and I wanted to prove it. I wanted adventure; I wanted to do things that mattered; I wanted to be able to rely on the men next to me in life-and-death situations, and I wanted them to be able to rely on me. I didn’t want riches; I didn’t want fame; I didn’t want girls or parties or comfort. I wanted conflict. I wanted to be up to my neck in danger. I wanted to serve my country and rid the world of evil men. I wanted to fight, and, if need be, die for a worthy cause. Men join special warfare communities for a plethora of reasons, but those were mine. I know I wasn’t alone in those desires. Read on below: https://lnkd.in/enPpfdSh #SpecialForces #Veterans #Army #Navy #AirForce #Marines #BiblicalSoulCare #BiblicalCounseling #JesusChrist
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Fallen Soldiers March has been approached by Navy Seal Team members to write for FSM's Quarterly Newsletter when inspired, time allows and anonymity is protected. They will use the pseudonym "The Chief". Special Operations is different—and it isn’t. A certain type of man is drawn to the idea of being a soldier in the black ops. This phenomenon—a longing for a tragic amalgam of idealism, vigor, wanderlust, and duty—is as old as time. Across history, tyrants have used and manipulated this inner synthesis for horrifying evil. That yearning to become, to strive, to overcome, even to know true defeat rests in the hearts of young men who were created to serve a king and kingdom. But more often than not, they end up serving themselves and worse: corrupt governments. This pull in my youthful heart led me to test my resolve in the fires of special warfare selection. I thought I was tough, and I wanted to prove it. I wanted adventure; I wanted to do things that mattered; I wanted to be able to rely on the men next to me in life-and-death situations, and I wanted them to be able to rely on me. I didn’t want riches; I didn’t want fame; I didn’t want girls or parties or comfort. I wanted conflict. I wanted to be up to my neck in danger. I wanted to serve my country and rid the world of evil men. I wanted to fight, and, if need be, die for a worthy cause. Men join special warfare communities for a plethora of reasons, but those were mine. I know I wasn’t alone in those desires. Read on below: https://lnkd.in/eKMUtH_u #SpecialForces #Veterans #Army #Navy #AirForce #Marines #BiblicalSoulCare #BiblicalCounseling #JesusChrist
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