Just listened and watched this youtube video: http://tinyurl.com/3bxec5w and as yet have been unable to process more than just a couple of thoughts about it. There is sooooooooo much in there that can be used with 12 Senses Horsemanship … heck, simply with horsemanship … that its amazing.
The first, I think, is to “Be aware of awareness itself.” … when we seek to be ‘in the moment’ with our horses then we have to be aware of that moment. Are you aware of your awareness? What are you hearing right now? What are you seeing right now (take in peripheral vision)? What are you feeling right now? What are you smelling, touching, thinking … RIGHT NOW? Right this moment.
If we can begin to ‘be aware of awareness itself’ then just that little ‘awareness’ will bring us right in focus with our horses.
They’re always aware. They always feel, see, hear, touch, move … and are aware of it all each moment. It’s hardwired into them for survival.
Take some time today to watch this video. Watch with intent and focus. It’s about an hour long but will last a lifetime for you.
Hint — start by breathing. Be aware of your breath. 🙂