Did you ever have one of those moments where you realize that you have missed the boat in an exchange with your partner? You wanted something so desperately that you got hyper-focused on one particular action, behavior, or sentiment. So narrowly focused, in fact, that you totally miss it when the very thing you want is generously offered.
There is a lot of talk about the power of focus in achieving our goals. It is easy to see how this can be a strength in almost every aspect of horsemanship. Missing the mark in our riding is so often attributed to distraction. We get distracted by our thoughts, feelings, and the world around us.
There is less talk about what happens when this valued strength is overplayed. This is especially true when we get focused on a specific outcomes. The more we get focused on our desired outcomes, the less we are able to pay attention to the rest of our world and experience. The less aware we are what the world is actually offering us.
Perhaps the delicate balance between focused intention and receptive awareness is part of what is meant by feel. I know I am going to pay closer attention to to this dynamic balance. And, when I notice an elevation in my desire to achieve a specific outcome, I need to make sure that I can feel what others are offering. I need to make sure I am reachable.
~ Paul
PC – @ErinGilmorePhotography @eringilmorephotos
Did you ever have one of those moments where you realize that you have missed the boat in an exchange with your partner? You wanted something so desperately that you got hyper-focused on one particular action, behavior, or sentiment. So narrowly focused, in fact, that you totally miss it when the very thing you want is generously offered.
There is a lot of talk about the power of focus in achieving our goals. It is easy to see how this can be a strength in almost every aspect of horsemanship. Missing the mark in our riding is so often attributed to distraction. We get distracted by our thoughts, feelings, and the world around us.
There is less talk about what happens when this valued strength is overplayed. This is especially true when we get focused on a specific outcomes. The more we get focused on our desired outcomes, the less we are able to pay attention to the rest of our world and experience. The less aware we are what the world is actually offering us.
Perhaps the delicate balance between focused intention and receptive awareness is part of what is meant by feel. I know I am going to pay closer attention to to this dynamic balance. And, when I notice an elevation in my desire to achieve a specific outcome, I need to make sure that I can feel what others are offering. I need to make sure I am reachable.
~ Paul
PC – @ErinGilmorePhotography @eringilmorephotos
