I have a couple thoughts to share here, about believing in dreams and believing in ourselves . Yup its another fern Valley ramble on the way !
That can be hard sometimes, when life gives us a kick in the teeth.
Age, injuries, fear, or just then sense of complacency we get when we fall into a rut . I have been there, a lot! I rode that beautiful bay mare Catana for years, and as she got older and I was faced with the fact I needed to ge another horse going I panicked! No horse would ever be her! I was right no horse ever would be her, but that didn't mean there would never be another good horse in my life .
I hemmed and hawed , convincing myself that I could not start a horse on muy own , and then that the horse I had chosen was too small, and that this and that would go wrong yada yada yada. Weird thing was is all the time I had Catana I had other horses, wonderful horses, that I trusted and adored , but somehow I hung all of my confidence on her more than able shoulders .
Suffice to say , I did find another horse , and a great one Johnnie Handsome , brave stout ,and just fine . I started him and amazingly enough,I did not screw it up royally! He is awesome .
Then there was Cat, (Whoa Dammit , the Fat Baby etc) I thought about selling her but really I just could not.So this year she went in to training. And she too is awesome.I have to admit to some shaky knees when I first stepped up, she is a snappy little thing and with age and some injuries , and arthritis , I was just not sure (well actually I was convince) I was going to fall on my face.
Same thing with Phoenix. and you know what ? I got up there, and amazingly enough ...
I can ride! who knew?
So today , am reminding myself that belief in ourselves being willing to give it a go , pays off. I have hopefull many more years of riding ahead, and some great horse to enjoy it with .
So as a reminder to me and to all of us who face that fear or uncertainty ,BELIEVE!!
Live life by living
it
It hurts sometimes, this life of mine
but I wouldn't change it ,
not one time
The bumps the stings, the aches and pains
It cost far less than what I gained
We can live our lives and ride the ride
or wait and watch and let it slide
I come from tough and stubborn stock
we do the work , not talk the talk
When each day ends I take my rest
and hope I was equal to each test
Live life by living every day
don't wait and let it slip away
Fear can hold you back its true
but don't let it take on all of you
Breath the air and dance the dance
And give this life you live a chance
Also I would like to celebrate another dream, this one not mine , but that of my friend Mel, talented girl, and I am gonna keep telling you all about her , because she is that great a gal , and that talented. She is doing a special project for me , that I cannot share for a while , but has also done some great work in the past . Most recently she did a graphite of a favorite picture of mine , and as a feature with her artwork she will now be sharing a cd of the process with her customers , of their very own original !
How cool is that!
Stay safe my friends and remember to believe !