Written in the Past, circa 2015
Well universe, it is time. I have recently had several friends put so much faith in me and what I want to do that I am now putting this out into the world. I was asked my WHY some time ago and I pondered that for quite a while. I knew what I wanted to do but was challenged to go deeper and connect with my true essence. This is what I came up with and it has been sitting waiting for a while now for the right time. The time is now.
My WHY is to become a channel for the voice and wisdom of the horses and their unique community paradigm that we can learn from. The wisdom they can offer us in the space of self-leadership. For if we cannot lead ourselves, then who can we lead?
I believe in my heart that horses should be given a sanctuary which allows them to live as close to natural as possible. In that space we must take responsibility for them to remain healthy and safe. I wish to create a space where the horses are honoured for the wise masters that they are, demonstrating for humans how to create a bright and authentic future. I Will Have The Courage To Follow This Path. I believe, in my soul, that this is a natural step for the horse~human relationship. Horses are sentient beings that can assist us in our own spiritual evolution. I know it is our duty to evolve, as much as we can, for future generations. Horses can aid us in this evolution just by being themselves, in nature. This is exactly how we should inspire each other. Authenticity is our path. I walk this path with others I know who will support me on my journey, as I will do the same for them. I’m not alone. Yet at the same time, I will walk my own path and chart my own course. Authentically.
I now open my heart of courage and step forward to tell the universe what my head, heart and spirit hold. I hope this connects with some other members of the human race.
I believe we can change the world one horse-human interaction at a time. Start with one person, then a community, and when we do it enough, we can create a global shift.
Interestingly, in 2015 I found my why and also started publishing, Equine Leadership. A publication dedicated to the horse~human connection as well as sharing the voice and the wisdom of the horse. I didn’t put the two together until I went back to edit this book.
So interesting to look back and see the synchronicities that we did not see at the time.
In closing:
Everyone has a special path,
everybody has a unique voice,
and every soul has an authentic reason to be.
Consider that, then know that with the voice and the wisdom of the horse we can realize what each one of those is. They guide us to the heart of our true spirit.
Written in the Now, circa 2023
I wrote the above eight years ago. In some ways, I have done much, but in other ways, I feel I haven't done as much as I could. Why? By not living my life fully and authentically. By doing good work but not my work. This is such a poignant reminder to keep pushing for the authentic, for the real. There is a feeling in that space of authenticity that you can only feel when you touch it. As I publish my first book, Short Stories from a Long Life, a collaboration between my late father and myself, I am well into another. This one. The book you are reading. And it is a big one for me. Sometimes so big that I shy back from it. But then, that inner voice steps in to whisper, “just keep going”. And I realize I have done just the right amount.
I was shown a vision over thirty years ago, and the time is now to share it. My heart has guided me to write it into existence. That vision has never let go of my heart. So, although I have waned at times, it is still there, and it still looms strong. How will others and the universe know if I don't share it? So, write I will. And write and write. And laugh, and cry and almost quit, but keep going. And listen clearly to the synchronistic messages that grow and grow with each word written. And open my heart to others that come into my life with a similar vision. And through it all, fall more deeply in love with the human that I am.
The name: World Sanctuary keeps coming to me. A place where human and horse can connect. I see a place where individuals, communities and leaders can come to experience authentic learning and conversations alongside and supported by the equine paradigm of living. The horse doesn't see levels of society or labels or judgments. What better place, then, to have authentic dialogues. I even looked the name up and there isn't a World Sanctuary website. Oh, that name is too big, too bold for me. Wait! No, that is the universe giving you a message, take it and run with it, because attached to the kite string of that message are many more messages (steps) on the journey. Keep the wind in that kite and watch it fly. Or, stop running and let the kite fall to the ground. I choose to keep running!
So much more to form but I am done playing it small and not living fully. I am done not having faith that each step will be laid out in front of me. Divine timing is always perfect. When we look back, we see it.
I have been feeling off balance lately, but I can see why. Change in the heart and soul happens in the body too. Live fully, rest sufficiently, keep running with that kite string in hand and stay connected with the universe and your authentic YOU.
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