WIND HORSE - ORIGIN

Why The Wind Horse?

The Wind Horse is a Tibetan Buddhist mythical symbol, representing wellbeing and good fortune. Riding on the wind, the legendary steed carries the flaming jewels that fulfil all wishes. The Wind Horse possesses powerful, uplifting energy.

The practice of mindfulness, or just “being” in the present moment, has been adopted from traditional Buddhist practices. Numerous studies have shown that mindfulness can significantly improve our mental and physical wellbeing, as well as assisting with self awareness and self acceptance.

Horses are masters of living in the moment, as their existence depends on it, and so they are the perfect companions for our own mindfulness journey.

Spending time with horses allows us to develop the practice of just being, and to connect to our intuition and authentic selves. In following the horses’ lead, we are able to feel, understand and direct our intention and energy.

The Wind Horse is also honoured in Choctaw legend, as the fastest and kindest of all the horses. If any of the tribe were wounded or needed a ride, the Wind Horse would carry them to safety.

The legend tells that the Wind Horse carries an injured boy, knowing that he will not heal from his wounds. The Wind Horse feels sadness as he realises that he is taking the boy to his journey’s end…to the place where he would be made whole again, and have no fear or need. The Wind Horse took on the feelings of the boy, and a bond was made that could never be broken. The boy would be his last rider, and this would be his last journey. The Wind Horse feels the love that the boy wishes for, and together they walk into their new world. Thanks were given to the Great Spirit for the gift of a friend so wonderful as the Wind Horse. From that day forward, whenever help was needed, hooves could be heard on the wind…the spirit of the Wind Horse coming to comfort and stand beside.

Source: Karen Clarkson - Choctaw Artist

First People (https://www.firstpeople.us)
Copyright Teresa Janice Pittman – Choctaw

And so, the Wind Horse perfectly represents all that can be realised in Becca’s sessions with the horses.

“Don’t get caught in the past, because the past is gone. Don’t get upset about the future, because the future is not yet here. There is only one moment for you to be alive, and that is the present moment. Go back to the present moment and live this moment deeply, and you’ll be free.”

Buddha