Looking for inspiration in your life? Here are three things that come to mind for me, right off the top of my head.
First, watch the movie “Temple Grandin”. It is the story of a truly amazing woman, who has autism, but that assumed “disability” enables her to think in pictures (her words), the way animals do. I’m not doing her story justice, I know—so watch the movie, or read one of her books.
Also, because I am fresh back from the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, I am still thinking about that a lot. It was won by Mary King of Great Britain, riding the lovely King’s Temptress, a mare that Mary bred, raised and trained herself. Mary also took second place, on the gorgeous gray Fernhill Urco. First and Second place both? Unheard of! Unprecedented! Mary is no spring chicken, either—she is 49 years old. Oh wait, that’s how old I am!
Third place went to Sinead Halpin, who has NEVER competed at Rolex before, and her horse Manoir de Carneville. Sinead is only 29, and to watch her ride, and the love and credit she gave to her horse after her gorgeous show-jumping round, brought tears to many eyes.
We’re never too old, or too young, or too “handicapped”, to let that stand in our way. It’s no good sitting on our butts, wishing and dreaming, waiting for things to be different. Get up and make your dreams happen! Ask for help if you need it, but do it! What are you waiting for?
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
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Awesome and inspirational! I loved Temple's book, and watching the bond between Mary King and her horses was SO much about their connection. Have you watched the video of their showjumping rounds?
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