Equine Leadership
RETURNING TO NORMAL By: Vivian Evans, Canada
As the world roared to a screeching halt in 2020 many of us found ourselves unexpectedly on hold. The normal that we knew as a collective began to slip away, and the fast-paced life that many of us came to know and love, stopped. Time became abundant and, in this pause, we started to notice what was all around us. For some, the things we strived for or filled our schedule with, were no longer important. Others were left wondering what was really important.
Then there were others still who knew in their hearts that this was the time to retreat deeper into their roots. I found myself immersed in a herd of horses listening to the sweet whispers as they shared deep seated knowledge on how this is an evolutionary time. In past years humanity may have felt a sense of distant individuality. Our connection to community began it’s uncovering. Returning to really appreciating the simple joys, and those joys are what we are all made of.
February 2021
GROWING & GLOWING Spring. It is a beautiful transitional time. As soon as you step into the presence of the herd you can sense a lightness. It is comfort when the earth begins to glow, simulating a reflection to all of new growth. The horses begin to indulge in their spring rituals basking deeply on the warming bed of earth blanketed by the sun. I enjoyed this time as often as I could and would curl up on the ground with them. Feeling the sun on my face, Page | - 59 -
