November 13, 2007

Focus on the horse's breathing

Following the stillness, following the approach and retreat, the next step of our dialogue is about touch.

Our touch is decisive, weighted touch without any directional intent.

The touch can be stroking. I like to keep my stroking curious. I assign myself the task of finding small anchors with the surfaces of my palm and fingers along the withers, against the long planes of his face, under the mouth. I am seeking spaces most humans do not use as stroking surfaces.

If I am intent upon my task and not waiting for any outcomes I can keep the flow easy and free.

The stillness is about resting into a point of contact. Stillness is not about waiting; stillness is no longer about time. I try not to be waiting.

I focus on the horse's breathing.

Posted by JoAnna Mendl Shaw on November 13, 2007 7:30 AM

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