Horse Power

My whole life I have secretly longed to hear those silent voices communicating within the forest; to comprehend the infinite ribbon of song woven throughout all of Nature. I have cried at the feet of trees, knowing that their messages were just outside of my mind’s ability to listen and understand. There is grief in remembering how much we have forgotten.

Slowly, over time, I had convinced myself that such miracles were meant solely for some rare and chosen few. Until a big, shy mustang named Black Elk (along with his loving human, Kate) shattered this belief upon one of the most amazing journeys of self-discovery that I have ever experienced.

As is the natural way with these gentle giants, Black Elk called me into my highest human qualities. He would allow no less. Only when I stood in my fullest presence– radiating an empowered sense of unconditional love and self-respect– would he offer his trust, and follow my lead. I began to explore the invisible tether between our energetic bodies, which at first was overly intense, on the verge of excruciating. To feel on levels that have been shut down for so long was to almost feel too much. But after those initial waves of sensation passed, there remained a subtle “knowing”…. along with a timeless peace and grateful adoration that extended to this holy being, and so to all of life.

The true gift of this activated ability to tune-in with him would continue on for hours after a session, without any effort. I could touch into anything upon which I set my awareness… and to my greatest joy, I began to hear the world speak. With a quiet mind, I felt the earth’s song. I felt the Universe moving in the Dragonfly…and I was happy.

All blessings to the horse nation: may their true gift to humanity be remembered, and never again forgotten.