Warm Winter Wishes,
One of the things I notice most when it snows here is the deep quiet that settles itself onto our little mountain top and instead of hearing the faraway sounds that seem to carry upward during the course of everyday, it is the sounds that seem to lay between each snowflake that whisper imperceptibly when I'm out with the horses.
Messages From the Herd:
Do You Hear What I Hear?Now it's common enough for folks to recount stories of their visits with the horses but every now and again, someone will relay an experience which can only be described as a literal "message from the herd". The most recent account of this was from a woman who braved the snow because she "wanted to know peace and calm before the craziness of the season".
We walked down to the horses on the snow covered trail. They were sprinkled in white and each approached in turn to offer a friendly hello. Kristin giggled as Chiron touched her nose with his. He gave way to Cricket, who not to be outdone, batted her bejewelled eyelashes, showing off each snowflake to its best effect.
Then came Grace. She rested her head on Kristin's shoulder, nestling her nose to her ear and breathing warm horse breath into her hair. Kristin sighed and everything became still. As I watched, a gentle smile spread across Kristin's face, and then a tear fell to her cheek. She sighed again and with her eyes closed, leaned her ear closer still to Grace's warm breath. Another sigh and she opened her eyes to look at me. "Do you hear what I hear?" she asked? Before I could reply, she told me it sounded like Grace was whispering to her, and the words she thought she heard were "You are the source of your peace".
Kristin raised her hand to rest on Grace's neck. Another sigh, another tear, then Grace walked away, leaving Kristin with the peace and calm she had actually arrived with, but needed reminding of.
Coming Soon:
Visit Sandra at the 17th Annual Vancouver Wellness Show on February 6-8. 2009. Sandra will be giving an introductory PSYCH-K seminar on Saturday. Please drop by for a visit and get a taste of
PSYCH-K first hand.
The Dates are set for The Sacred Ride and The JOY Ride. They are May 27-31 and October 1-4 respectively. To reserve your place, contact Ainsley at BC Horse Vacations, or Sandra.
"I truly loved every moment of my time on The Sacred Ride. When I came home, I felt a little homesick. To questions regarding my experience I say, in a word - Profound!"
- 2008 Sacred Rider
Unbridle your inner artist, dancer, writer at Chiron's Way:
The Art of Equus Series will be up and running again this spring. IMAGINE... combining your love of horses with creative expression and the arts. Take one class or take them all as folks tend to find themselves captivated by their equine muse. See the website calendar for details.
As always, I love your feedback and appreciate your support. Thank you for another wonderful year and here's to a joyful 2009.
Warmly,
Sandra
Captured Moments
Jasper the Donkey at Return to Freedom.
"Your hearts know in silence the secrets of the days and the nights. But your ears thirst for the sound of your heart's knowledge."
-- Kahlil Gibran - The Prophet
The Book Barn
The Forgotten Horses
by Tony Stromberg
In Tony's latest collection, he honours beauty where it is often overlooked, and pays tribute to the people and sanctuaries who provide care and salvation for these forgotten horses. And as if Tony's amazing photography was not enough, there is a foreword by Robert Redford. Oh MY!!!. Tony Stromberg Equine Photography
Healing Horses Their Way
by Marijke van de Water.
From a local teacher comes a wonderful compendium, offering holistic support for the whole horse. A great addition to any equine wellness library. Rivas Remedies.
Change Your Beliefs ...
Change Your Life
Feb 21-22, 2009 (LaConner, WA)
March 7-8, 2009 (Maple Ridge, BC)
April 4-5, 2009 (Greater Vancouver)
For more details on the workshops view my website calendar.
For more information on PSYCH-K® see www.psych-k.com.
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