Has anyone ever asked you, “what’s wrong” and you weren’t sure how they knew you were hurting? You thought it masked it so well.
Have you experienced trauma, big or small, that you need healing from, but others say you’ll never overcome your past?
Would you like to know how you can become the best parent, spouse, friend and leader you can be?
It’s the final episode of our series on lessons I learned from my pets. We’ve got one more wild place to find wisdom. Today is 5 Lessons I Learned From My Horse.
Today is for you if…
Here are five lessons I learned from my horse:
Your Body Language Reveals What You’re Really Thinking
Horses can read body language and emotions. Even the slightest movements. They can also communicate feelings back to you. Your face and body are saying more than your words are.
University of Texas study said that face-to-face communication is: 55% nonverbal, 38% vocal, and 7% words only.
What you’re thinking and feeling seeps into your body language. What are you communicating?
Vanessa Van Edwards has a fascinating book on body language and vocal cues called to...wait for it…Cues; the link is below.
Consistency is the Key to Progress
I must consistently train my horse, or we’d lose momentum.
In life, consistency is your key to progress. Where do you need to be consistent?
Use reminders, accountability partners, coaches, therapists, tools and apps. It’s okay if you can’t be consistent alone.
Walk by Their Side to Lead Others
You don’t walk in front or behind when you walk a horse. You walk alongside, shoulder to shoulder.
The highest level of leadership is relational leadership. People aren’t just worker bees to get stuff done; you’re not just telling people what to do, but walking alongside and showing others what to do.
You Can Recover From Trauma / Stress / Anxiety
Horses bond with people and other horses; they’re even used in trauma and disability therapy. My horse was my happy place.
If you’ve been through trauma or are continually stressed out or anxious., that’s not Father’s plan for you. He desires healing and wholeness for you. That’s what eternal life means; Zoe life is health and wholeness both here and now and in the future. It’s both physical and spiritual wholeness.
Get help when you need help. A great book I love on trauma is Try Softer by Aundi Kolber; the link is below.
Play Matters
Have you noticed every animal we’ve talked about plays? I’m pretty sure every mammal on this planet plays in some way, shape or form. Horses are no exception.
Play is excellent for your physical fitness, and it reduces stress.
What can you play can you incorporate that will also give you some physical exercise?
Miniature golf or Top Golf, Bowling, Horseback riding, bike riding, hiking, etc.
Follow these five lessons; we’ll be someone others want to follow, just like our stable sidekicks.
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You’ve got this, and Father’s got you!
Thanks a Bunch for listening!
Until Next Time, Live Fearlessly Free!!
Resources
Cues by Vanessa Van Edwards*: https://amzn.to/3K92LMO
Try Softer by Aundi Kolber*: https://amzn.to/42Dt453
The Try Softer Guided Journey (workbook)*: https://amzn.to/3TLc0WK
*I will receive an Amazon affiliate commission if you purchase a book through this link.
