This morning, I walked down to the where the horses are and offered Tug and Cricket carrots, which they enthusiastically took from my hand. As I walked toward the horses, I remembered the first time I fed a horse a carrot. Unfortunately, I was holding the carrot with my fingers around it, and the horse bit my finger when he took it. Fortunately, my friend Colleen, was able to help get my finger out of the horse’s mouth, for which I was grateful. And today, the offering was made with a flat, open hand, just as Colleen taught me. For me, the memory made me a little nervous, but I knew I had learned a different way to handle the situation, which gave me the ability to enjoy the moment.
So why does the story matter?’
First, by opening myself to learning a different way of feeding horses, I get to give these horses treats. Next, each time I give the horses a carrot, I become more confident in my interactions with them. Also, as I release the fear, I find that I am able to connect to the horses more easily, and I enjoy the time I spend with them. And, I am grateful for my friend Colleen’s experience, because what she taught me keeps me in good stead as I go forward.
Today, I had the intention to hold the dream open to the Universe.
I am passionate about Walking for Peace. For me, the commitment meant letting go of my possessions, and literally, Walking for Peace. For other folks, it may be about being a voice for Peace in their families, or their communities. One of my friends meditates each day, which brings her to peace. What I want to say is, we can all contribute to the energy of Peace. I learn from you when you share about what brings you Peace, and you learn from me as I blog or speak to you directly. Since I began the Walk for Peace, I have reconnected with people I hadn’t spoken to in years. I’ve met new people, stayed with people who offered me space in their homes, and I’ve become more connected to the Peace within my heart. And, I want to continue to connect with you in a way that grows Peace in the world.
I’m interested in hearing how you are finding and spreading Peace in your life. I’d like to know what Peace looks like to you. I if you have time, send me a message. Let’s plan a time to talk about Peace and how we can continue building it – one step at a time.