Light in my life- Day 12

I sit in peaceful silence against the cold lean to. The horses munch contentedly away on their breakfast hay. Molly searches for warmth in my lap. The sun sweeps into the lean to basking it's warmth on everything it touches. In here it is delightful. Out there, the bitter wind whips in torrents around the pasture.  It is ready to whisk away anything unsecured. The wind threatens to chill to the bone with an empty coldness.  I gladly would stay in here all day.

Zoe munches right in front of me. The light catches her hoof and reflects into my eyes. I realize they are the light in my life.

I realized as a whole everything that the horses (mine and others) have provided in my life. Everything that they have supported me with. Everything they have encouraged me to do. Everything they have made me work for. Everything they have made me live for.

They were there at a young age for me, ever encouraging and supporting me, pushing me to never give up until I got what I wanted. They guided me through loves, break-ups, friendships, school, sports, showing, work, and life in general. They were my tissue when I needed to cry. They pushed me when I thought I couldn't do it. They were my rock when things got tough.

They show me how to persevere when situations get tough and seem like there is no end in sight. They show me how to love unconditionally. They show me how to be gentle and soft. They show me how to forgive. They show me how to bend.  They show me that we are intricately connected. They show me their depth for understanding. They show me how to be authentic and believe in myself. They show me the real me when I try to pretend.

They calm my fears, wipe away my tears.
They soothe my anger, soften my pain.
They stir my soul, guide my love.

I am so blessed to have horses as my guide in this life. I am influenced by so many creatures but none stand as noble and resolute for me as the horse does. I have no doubts about the reasons that horses are in my life.

If they have done all this for me, what could I give them in return? I reach out to help all that I can. I provide the best care I can to each horse I work with. I respect each individual one and provide love and understanding to each. I help educate everyone interested about what the horses are here to help us with and how we can better serve them. They are patiently waiting in the wings to be heard by everyone. They support us without us knowing they are they. They are selfless beings capable of transforming this world into a better peaceful place. They gave up everything for us, so that they may be able to carry us to a place of enlightenment.

I am humbled by their love, understanding, honesty, acceptance, and loyalty.

I am forever in their debt.