Montag, 7. Dezember 2009

What Horses Teach Us

 

When you are tense, let me teach you to relax.

When you are short sighted, let me teach you to see.

When you are short tempered, let me teach you to be patient.

When you are quick to react, let me teach you to be thoughtful.

When you are angry, let me teach you to be serene.

When you feel superior, let me teach you to be respectful.

When you are self-absorbed, let me teach you to think of greater things.

When you are arrogant, let me teach you humility.

When you are lonely, let me be your companion.

When you are tired, let me carry the load.

When you need to learn, let me teach you.

After all, I am your horse.

 

And now for the TRUE story......

 

When you are tense, let me teach you that there are dragons in the forest and we need to leave NOW!

When you are short-sighted, let me teach you to figure out where exactly in the 40 acres I am hiding.

When you are short-tempered, let me teach you how to slog around the pasture for an hour before you can catch me.

When you are quick to react, let me teach you that herbivores kick MUCH faster than omnivores.

When you are angry, let me teach you how well I can stand on my hind feet, because I don't FEEL like cantering on my right lead today, that's why.

When you are worried, let me entertain you with my mystery lameness, GI complaint and skin disease.

When you feel superior, let me teach you that, mostly, you are the maid service.

When you are self-absorbed, let me teach you to PAY ATTENTION. I told you about those dragons in the forest.

When you are arrogant, let me teach you what 1200 lbs of yipee-yahoo-gotta-go horse can do when suitably inspired.

When you are lonely, let me be your companion. Let's do lunch. Breakfast and dinner sound good, too.

When you are tired, don't forget about the 600 lbs of grain that needs to be unloaded.

When you are feeling financially secure, let me teach you the meaning of "veterinary services".

When you need to learn, hang around the barn, Bud, I'll learn ya. :-)

7 Kommentare:

  1. Exactly! Must put this up in the barn and take a peek at it now and then lest we forget...

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  2. You must truly become a 'master of self.' I know my two challenge me all the time. Of course, the rewards are worth every tear and drop of sweat. ;-)

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  3. Great!! What a true story, but I had to smile!

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  4. I have met the dragons a few times. They now seem to have moved out of the forest into a corner of the arena near some chairs. VERY SCARY PLACE!!!! Must be avoided at all costs. :-0


    {{kisses}}
    Romy

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  5. Excellent!!! Thank you for sharing...so true!

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  6. When you are worried, let me entertain you with my mystery lameness, GI complaint and skin disease.

    When you feel superior, let me teach you that, mostly, you are the maid service.

    When you are self-absorbed, let me teach you to PAY ATTENTION. I told you about those dragons in the forest.

    When you are feeling financially secure, let me teach you the meaning of "veterinary services".

    I see you have met my horse.... :-P

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