Life Lessons From a Chestnut Mare
A few years ago I wrote a post about not being scared, because I ride a mare (see " You Don't Scare Me... ". This is a post inspired by that same mare, and while there may be some sarcasm intermingled, the life lessons learned from a chestnut mare are valuable. 1. Stand up for yourself . My chestnut mare is the boss in her herd. She doesn't let any of the other horses push her around, and when it comes to people, you earn her trust and respect, and then you can negotiate with her. These are traits we all need. I have struggled with standing up for myself, and when I'm feeling challenged, I think about Secret, my chestnut mare, and how she would handle herself in that situation. 2. Sometimes it's okay to overreact. You never know, that sparrow may be dangerous. It's better to get to a safe place and then evaluate the situation. What I've noticed in life is that many times we put on a happy face - or push our emotions to the side. My mare wears her