Anticipation of the Majestic
Posted on 27 November 2009
I long to experience the spiritually majestic on earth. It is easy to imagine that must be experienced in some non-physical way, as though our bodies are a hindrance to spiritual radiance. Yet, often this “God is here on earth” bliss is felt through our physical experiences as we follow our true inner wishes. For example, one of my life long wishes is to be on horseback as often as possible, and when I get to see my dream realized, something magical happens. To capture this, I have taken my sketch book to horse barns many times. Anticipation charges the air. The beauty of the horses in movement, and the people in movement in concert with the horses is so electrifying and compelling for me. On this occasion, a 5 year old girl was so excited to get to ride! Her anticipation while she waited to mount was obvious in her body language. The horse and how he felt waiting to be tacked up was somewhat telling.
Once they were in physical contact, child and horse, her anticipation to ride turned into anticipation to feel like best friends with her steed (all riders long for this, which means getting your moves and the horse’s moves so connected that horse and rider feel blissful and air born and as though all is right with the entire universe). For me, watching the instructor then becomes another beautiful sight, as the space between horse and rider and instructor becomes a dynamically charged negative space, changing moment by moment. The horse feels and interprets his mount’s commands, yet watches for cues from the vigilant instructor. The rider has excitement bordering on fear while she communicates with her potential best friend, and the instructor on the ground keeps everything flowing. (Meanwhile, I’m anticipating as each moment goes by, hoping to faithfully capture the majestic physicality of it all, and there is a bliss I’ll feel if it happens.)
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The sketches are wonderful. Since I have somewhat of a fear of hoses, it is difficult for me to share what you feel — it must be wonderful, though. Mom
Horses have this magical feel but I am with mom as well – kind of fearful of them at the same time. They are such powerful animals. I think I had a dream of one last night. Have to think about it some more. Animals seem to be talking alot to me lately in my dreams.