Cowboys call it pacing your horse — I’m learning to pace myself too. This year has been a season of change: a new state, a new rhythm, and a reminder to slow down enough to really live it. Between rodeos, editing marathons, and chasing sunsets, I realized balance matters just as much as the hustle. Burnout steals the joy from the work we love, and I don’t want to lose that. So here’s to more mountain rides, more quiet evenings, and more time with the people who ground me. When I take care of my peace, I can show up stronger — behind the lens, in the arena, and in the life I’m building out here in the West. 🤎 #wildredrodeo #westernlifestyle #rodeolife #westernphotographer #ranchlife #balance