An important element in the novel Clan of the Horses/Zwischen Himmel und Erde is the almost magical connection that can grow between (wo)man and horse. Our encounter with horses can also serve as a metaphore for our encounter with nature - the one we have within and the one that surrounds us. Everytime you encounter a horse you will get first hand knowledge about yourself and the state of your inner balance - if your heart and eyes are open.
The quality of the connection I am describing in the novel is rare. You are not likely to see it in the competition arena and you are not likely to see it in a traditional stable (although it happens). There are few videos you can find that will guide you to guide you. But there are videos out there that can give you a clue if you wonder what it looks like. Like this video by Klaus F. Hempfling, a horseman that has inspired me on many different levels over the last years. This footage shows the first steps.
Please note:
1. How the horse moves, with lightness, pride and freedom.
2. The subtle communication with the horse's hind legs - the dance.
3. The space between them - and how they both treasure it in a respectful way.
- WELCOME -
The bestselling novel Clan of the Horses/Hestenes klan, was published in Norway in 2010 and is out in it's fifth print. The novel is also available in German under the title "Zwischen Himmel und Erde".
In this blog you can read omitted elements from the book. You can also read about women and horses as they are described through written mythological and historical records, but more importantly you are invited to read excerpts of a completely different story: A story that women have preserved through the centuries solely by oral traditions.
In Bonnevie's enchanting story, she speaks of the pitfalls related to the common human error of trying to live up to the expectations of others - and thus losing one's innate intuition and wisdom. Bonnevie speaks of the search for your inner, true voice - and the journey of becoming who you are meant to be.
In Bonnevie's enchanting story, she speaks of the pitfalls related to the common human error of trying to live up to the expectations of others - and thus losing one's innate intuition and wisdom. Bonnevie speaks of the search for your inner, true voice - and the journey of becoming who you are meant to be.
torsdag 4. august 2011
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