This is my second week in big sky country. I truly believe that introducing horse gentling and refined animal training concepts to people can be life changing for people. Horses respond to people so sensitively. It is always apparent when our egos get in the way of progress. And the egos are from a lifetime of experiences that we have had. We may have learned that it is easier to hide than be assertive. This results in front of a horse, in a situation where we do not communicate clearly. The horse takes charge and reinforces our personal belief system. when we become clear with the horse, we begin to trust ourselves, and then the horse can trust us too. So lovely to watch the creation of true relationship. Right before my eyes. Under this heavenly sky...
I always found the concept of surrender a cop out. Something one would do if one was too weak to take on a situation. So, when I found myself in a situation where I am unable to follow my passion in the most effective manner, I experienced great discomfort. Speaking up was immediately taken as judgement. Even though it was never intended as that. The presumed judgement resulted in defence. And the drama began, and unfolded. Chasms and vindication ruled. Frustration and finger pointing. What has this to do with animals? For those of us that work with animals, they are like kids. They sense how we feel. Our moods affect them. So, when this type of angst environment is created, the disturbance affects the creatures that we love. The lesson – stop the angst. It is not worth upsetting the animals. Nothing is. So, surrender. Not sure where this will go. But I am here righ...
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