--- In [email protected], "Mary Arena" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > He > looks like a different horse now. His whole face has softened and he has a > light in his eyes and an enthusiasm for life that wasn't there before. > > Some of the most well behaved horses that you see out in the world are > actually very shut down horses. The same is true of children! Most horse > owners don't want horses who think for themselves. They want horses who > obey orders from headquarters, no questions asked. > > I want my horses to feel free to express their opinions, in a safe manner, > knowing that they will not be punished for it. I want them to know that > they will be listened to, and will not be forced to do anything that they > are truly uncomfortable with. If they tell me that they can't do something, > I believe them. > > Are they training me? Absolutely! We are partners on this journey, and we > are all learning how to find our way and get along in a manner that enhances > all of our lives. I wouldn't want it any other way! > > Mary >
Mary, I'm really resonating with what you're saying here. Very well put. Sue
