Hello ~
A few weeks ago I was traveling with my friends Connie Funk (author of Beauty from Brokenness and Holy as Thou) Sandra Wallin (Equine Guided Development), Mark Mottershead (founder HorseConscious.com) (and Stormy May (Film Producer) on a tour of Canada and Western Washington showing screenings of Stormy’s documentary “The Path of the Horse”. It was a powerful experience to be present with so many talented and like-minded people, all gathered because of our mutual love of horses.Â
One day while staying at Connie’s ranch we had a break from the busy schedule and I spent an hour or so with Connie’s horses out in their field. Connie’s horse, Chasta, is a honey colored mare who has a deep wisdom and sense of self. As I lay on the bench by the pond, she graciously came over to me and gently nuzzled my torso and head. I felt very peaceful and when I sat up I felt blessed that she had chosen to nap right next to me.Â
I closed my eyes in contentment and a vision began forming. I believe it was Chasta who communicated this message to me. It was clear to me that the vision had many interpretations, but that it was especially appropriate for the experience our group was having in going out and reaching people to showcase the film and trying to raise human consciousness about horses.
Enlarged view here
Once there was a Being called the Beekeeper
He happily and diligently tended his hives
Only instead of bees, they were full of horses…
Horses of every size and shape, color and breed.
With the Beekeeper’s blessing,
One by one the horse beings left the hives.
They flew to the Earth realm, disguised as earthbound creatures
Only instead of seeking flowers, they sought human beings
The horses were most drawn to the humans that were open hearted
Only those humans could be pollinated with ideas and inspirations
With this miraculous partnership, the horses and humans thrived.
The horse beings are still working to this day…
Patiently waiting for more human beings to bloom
So they can continue to share their knowledge.
There is much to be done.
~ Kim McElroy
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Luminous Insights
Luminous was created in a series of Expressions. The inspiration for this collection was a showing at a local restaurant called Winslow Way Café. At each table were frames with 8” square openings. Artists were invited to create a series of 8 paintings for these frames to hang for a month long exhibition. I decided to create a series of horse’s eyes. It was quite interesting to go to dinner there, and surreptitiously watch the diner’s reaction to their paintings as they were led to their tables. Some people would remark on the eyes and admire them, other people would ignore them completely. And once I saw a couple actually cover up the painting with their napkin! To me that was actually the highest compliment. If they felt that strongly the horse was looking at them, they must have had something to hide!
Thanks Kim, that is absolutely beautiful…
Kim- the poem that goes with this one gave me chills and brought tears to my eyes. For me, always a sign of Deepest Truth.
Thank you for that beautiful reminder that the horses have come to help us on our journeys- they’ve just been patiently waiting for us to tune into all of their gifts.
The deeper I delve into my own emotional and spiritual journey alongside the horse, as well as guide others, the more real this “knowing” of this teaching of yours becomes for me.
I never cease to be amazed at what can come from the simple act of standing by a horse, with an open heart- as you mention- and the intention to heal.
Thank you for spreading the message for the horses and helping to enlighten humanity about what they are offering!
Jenn
Kim,
I stumbled upon your work last year when I found Linda Kohanov’s book featuring your cards in it! I love your work and the way Linda and you connect with horses. For a long time, I have felt this way and it is very difficult where I live because I do not have anyone close by that feels the same way. It is a lonely matter to be able to communicate with horses and have no one else to share in your journey. I have enjoyed reading your posts and look forward to reading more. It makes me feel less isolated. Thanks so much for beautiful, awe inspiring work!