The woman recovering from abuse or other stressful life situations may feel she's in no way in charge of anything, least of all her own world. She faces the horse with trepidation. The horse senses the fear and becomes tense and concerned. The wise instructor starts small. The woman is handed a soft brush and sent to fuss over the horse. It's pointed out that if she stands close to the animal, she will be out of range of a well-aimed kick. She is warned to watch for tell-tale signs of fear in herself and the horse. She's warned to keep her feet out from under the horse's stomping hoof. They're both allowed to back away and regroup and try again until they reach an accord regarding personal space. Calm prevails, and within a few minutes, hours or sessions, interaction becomes friendship. It happens almost every time a woman is allowed enough time and space to work through the situation. So a woman whose daily life is overwhelming her learns to step back. Is this a cure for her endless problems? Of course not. Simple is not simplistic.Joanne M. Friedman
About This Quote
When it comes to matters of the heart, you can’t really get too much simpler than this. The word simplistic means easy. When someone says something is simple it means it is easy to understand or comprehend. If you were trying to get through a tough situation in your life and someone told you to do something which wasn’t complicated, they would be encouraging you.
The word complex is very similar to simplistic because it means difficult. If someone tells you that something is complicated then they are telling you that it is very hard for them to understand or comprehend. These are both examples of things which are simple in theory but complicated in practice.
It is important to find balance between the two so you don’t become overwhelmed by things which should be simple but aren’t.
Source: Horses In The Yard
Some Similar Quotes
- A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.
- When someone loves you, the way they talk about you is different. You feel safe and comfortable.
- I think if I've learned anything about friendship, it's to hang in, stay connected, fight for them, and let them fight for you. Don't walk away, don't be distracted, don't be too busy or tired, don't take them for granted. Friends are part of the...
- How many slams in an old screen door? Depends how loud you shut it. How many slices in a bread? Depends how thin you cut it. How much good inside a day? Depends how good you live 'em. How much love inside a friend? Depends...
- The man of knowledge must be able not only to love his enemies but also to hate his friends.