Dolphin Communication
"As we spin together,
the spin of the DNA in your cells is being activated and increased,
opening you to advanced levels of communication
between you and Higher Consciousness.
This has been our role, to stimulate this ability within you.
We do this in play and with a spirit of fun.
The effects of this spinning, enters the-Mind-in-your-cells and stimulates higher learning and advanced loving ways of Being that you can then share with other humans.
As we merge with you, we invite you to co-create new resplendent worlds with us.
In our shared creations our mutual paradigms of wisdom, evolve.
Continue to play with us and spin with us in the oceans.
We are your kin."
The spinning and eye contact shared by the dolphin and I continued for at least 20 full circle turns before I felt the need to stop. Breaking eye contact and looking away, I made a shallow dive, hoping my dolphin friend would submerge with me. He did ……. and then he continued to dive deeper, deeper and deeper, ending our wild game of dizzying spinning and gazing.
As I watched him swimming gracefully away, I was at peace enjoying the blissful aftermath of our loving encounter. Thank you dear friend.
The Tao of Equus
BY LINDA KOHANOV
Einstein knew exactly what he wanted in life. For fifteen years, he had worked diligently to master his craft, and though he wasn't ready to retire, he desperately needed a change of pace. He refused to jump over any more hurdles. He couldn't stand teaching the basics to a bunch of trendy dilettantes who had no real appreciation for the subtle insights he tried to share. What he craved was a sensitive, well-educated, female companion who at least had the potential to match his talent, someone who was more interested in acquiring knowledge than amassing fame, a patron willing to support him in exchange for private tutorial sessions in his area of expertise.
The problem was Einstein had four legs and didn't speak any of the local human dialects. Instead, he became what is known as a "difficult" horse, and his owner wasn't sure if she'd ever find him a good home. People came to admire him, and some even brought large wads of cash, but Einstein wasn't impressed by expensive clothes and shiny new horse trailers. He didn't give a hoot about other people's visions of glory or their hard-won show records. In fact, the flashier and more self-involved his prospective buyers seemed to be, the more likely Einstein was to give them hell during the test ride. He would shy and bolt and sometimes even succeed in tossing the offending party, methods he had perfected during a short but frustrating career as a school horse. Other times, he would sidestep, rear, and fidget before anyone could get a saddle on him, especially in the presence of men who had aspirations of jumping him.
Finally, his owner solicited the help of Tamara Solange, a trainer who was not only skilled in the classical riding style known as dressage, but was also versed in various intuitive techniques. After spending some time gathering information on his background, silently meditating in his presence, and using a method called "muscle testing" to confirm her insights with Einstein and several other horses around him, she wrote up the following ad with the horse's "blessing": Dynamic Imported Holsteiner Gelding. Beautiful presence in arena. For educated dressage rider or professional. NOT a schoolmaster. Only skilled, sensitive horsewomen need reply.
The day Allison arrived at the gelding's stable, she endured an hour-long interview before she was even allowed to see him. The owner and the trainer who had written the ad wanted to know everything about her, including her intentions toward this horse. Ultimately, however, it was up to Einstein. By the time she stepped into the stirrup and swung her leg over the saddle, Allison was so nervous she wasn't sure if she was up to riding a horse of his caliber. Yet despite her vulnerable emotional state, perhaps even because of it, Einstein seemed to second-guess what Allison wanted and graciously compensated for her lapses in concentration. The horse responded to her clumsiest aids, and though she made several mistakes that would normally have thrown Einstein into a rage, the two were able to perform the intricate movements of a highly skilled team. When Allison finally dismounted, Einstein followed her around the arena as if he had known her all his life. After watching this spectacle, everyone in attendance had tears in their eyes, and the owner went out of her way to help Allison finance the deal.
For nearly a year, Einstein had systematically developed a reputation as a troublemaker, and some people even thought he had gone completely crazy. Still, he had a certain genius for getting his point across. Though he has since become more demanding of Allison as she continues to perfect her skills, he remains a consummate gentleman in her presence and seems to take his job very seriously. Each day, after Einstein has been ridden, groomed, and fed, he stands outside his stall, facing the arena, watching Allison train the other horses as if he's mentally taking notes.
Do horses make choices? Do they have strong wills of their own? How do they seem to know what people are thinking and feeling? Are they psychic, or do they simply read the body language of their owners at a highly sophisticated level?
Are horses spiritual beings with a destiny all their own? If so, how is this destiny intertwined with humanity's future, especially now that machines have taken over most of the functions these animals previously fulfilled?
What would the history of civilization look like through the eyes of a horse? How does the equine mind compare with the human mind? What aspects of horse behavior might people benefit from adopting? What do all great equestrians have in common, regardless of riding style or nationality?
Why are women so attracted to horses?
These are some of the questions The Tao of Equus attempts to answer. Because equestrian pursuits have long been identified with conquest, nobility, and competition, much of the horse's innate wisdom remains untapped. These sensitive, nonpredatory beings respond to the world in ways that are traditionally associated with feminine values, yet many amateur horse owners and a surprising number of professional trainers have trouble grasping these subtler facets of equine behavior. A spirited stallion ten times the size of the average human being inspires feelings of awe and even fear in observers, but first impressions can be deceiving. This kind of horsepower is not effectively tamed through intimidation or coercion.
A hundred-pound woman can successfully train an unruly mustang with methods that aren't nearly as flamboyant or forceful as those a burly, six-foot-tall cowboy might employ, yet the horse will respect her more, not less, for her gentle, collaborative spirit.
When I began researching the intricacies of horse-human relationships in 1993, I was amazed at how little had been written on the subject. Bestsellers like The Man Who Listens to Horses by Monty Roberts and The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans have since emerged, confirming my belief that a large number of people are fascinated with the subject, but these books barely scratch the surface of the strange and miraculous things that can happen when the two species get together.