I want to be more relaxed. Less anxious. I have always had trouble with anxiety. But I have a plan:

• I would like to better my horse(wo)manship skills. I am planning to start taking some lessons early in 2010 to sharpen my natural horsemanship skills. I love understanding animal behaviour.
• I would also love to better my creativity and sculpturing skills. I have been doing it all my life but there is always so much room for improvement.
• I would love to better my yoga skills.
  

I think these will all make me... well... more me! And that will make me a better person. More relaxed, more skilled and more 'useful' ;) hehe.

I would love to be a genius in neurology.

My art.
My family.
My dog.


Not much has changed. :)

I would change how banks work.
 I would change how insurance workes.
 And I would pay teachers more and presidents (and the rest of the members of government) less.
I would spend more money on research in environmental and tecnological fields... sustainability.
If the whole system could be redesigned I am sure there are much better and more effective, honest ways to use money.

Money could be used for so much good in this world.

When I am working with my animals. I have so much confidence when riding my horse or working with my dog. They don't judge, they trust. This has taught me to be more confident in other areas of my life.

As a species we can be cruel, violent, arrogant, thoughtless. Yet: Human Beings are my favourite of all species.
We show love like no other, respect, caring, empathy. We can see things from different perspectives, even if it is fleeting sometimes. These are the human traits that could help prevent the climate change which we are responsible for. These are the traits that make us remarkable.
We need to see ourselves as the animals we are. We are part of this universe, solar system, earth... We truly are built, as all our fellow beings, from the same elements. We need to remember that all beings, plants, animals, fungi, etc., are each remarkable and an intrinsic part of our world. Every species deserves our respect. If we can learn to see ourselves as part of the earth and not something separate or transcending: I think we have a chance.

With this foundation we realize that we need to do something about the climate. We can't survive without other species. We need plankton to provide oxygen. We need our oceans to be healthy. We need our trees... But this we know.

What is wonderful about Humans is that we are special. We are intelligent and we do have the power to make global impacts & decisions. Although this is what has brought about global warming, this too is what could stop it.

Respect, love, intelligence, care and power. Our strengths outweigh our weaknesses.
By respecting every living being, we open ourselves to the subject. By watching our carbon footprint and celebrating our place in this world, we make a difference and show respect.
Show your love and respect for our planet and take part in Blog Action Day today!

Just wanted to mention BLOG ACTION DAY. It is on Thursday 15 October.
Not sure if everyone is aware of it. It would be so wonderful if the whole Gaia community could take part. I think it could make a great impact. If you are interested in taking part: just click on the link above and register. All it requires is a blog post on the day. A way to bring the globe together. :) I have already registered.


For any info just visit the Lounge  (Thanks Nicole!) : http://groups.gaia.com/gaia_lounge/conversations/view/486971

Have fun, all!

I learned so many things.
Yesterday, while reading my new horse behaviour book, I learned that horses are rarely agressive (this I knew). What interested me was that horses ignore agressive behaviour in other horses and in humans when they see no threat. This is important in understanding how horses' society works. How ranking works. The most interesting thing about this is that horses prefer feeling safe around other individuals. They only feel a need to bond if they associate the other horse or human with safety,  non-violence and predictable behaviour.
I love this peaceful nature. If humans could just learn from this. Not only would our society function better but our relationship with our fellow animals would be so much better and stronger.

I also learned that I really want to spend more time studying our horses... and dogs. It brings me so much happiness.