The mustang is my spirit guide through life I am told that it stands for power,stamina,endurance,faithfulness,freedom to run
free,and most of all Friendship and Cooperation.This is a
a story passed down through time that goes like this. Dreamwalker, a medicine man, was walking across the plains to visit the Arapaho nation. He carried with him his pipe. The feather tied into his long black hair pointed to the ground, marking him
as a man of peace. Over the rise of a hill, Dreamwalker saw a herd of
wild mustangs running toward him. Black Stallion approached him and
asked if he was seeking an answer on his journey. Black Stallion said "I
am from the Void where Answer lives. Ride on my back and know the power
of entering the Darkness and finding the Light." Dreamwalker thanked
Black Stallion and agreed to visit him when his medicine was needed in
the Dreamtime. Yellow Stallion approached Dreamwalker next and offered
to take him to the East, where illumination lives. Dreamwalker could
share the answers he found there to teach and illuminate others. Once
again, Dreamwalker thanked Yellow Stallion and said he could use these
gifts of power on his journey. Red Stallion approached, rearing
playfully. He told Dreamwalker of the joys of balancing work and heavy
medicine with the joyful experiences of play. He reminded Dreamwalker
that he could better hold the attention of those he taught when humour
was integrated with the lesson. Dreamwalker thanked him and promised to
remember the gift of joy. Dreamwalker was nearing his destination. The
Arapaho nation was close at hand. White Stallion came to the front of
the herd. Dreamwalker mounted White Stallion's back. White Stallion was
the message carrier for all other horses, and represented wisdom in
power. This magnificent horse was the embodiment of the balanced
medicine shield. "No abuse of power will ever lead to wisdom," said
White Stallion. "You Dreamwalker, have
made this journey to heal a brother in need, to share the sacred pipe,
and to heal Mother Earth. You have the knowledge through humility that
you are an instrument of Great Spirit. As I carry you upon my back, you
carry the needs of the people on yours. In wisdom, you understand that
power is not given lightly but awarded to those who are willing to carry
responsibility in a balanced manner."
Dreamwalker, the shaman, had been healed by the visit of the wild
horses, and knew that his purpose in coming to the Arapaho was to share
these gifts with them. In understanding the power of Horse, you may see
how to strive for a balanced medicine shield. True power is wisdom found
in remembering your total journey. Wisdom comes from remembering
pathways you have walked in another person's moccasins. Compassion,
caring, teaching, loving and sharing your gifts, talents and abilities
are the gateways to power.
MAY THE SPIRITS GUIDE YOUR FOOTSTEPS ALONG YOUR TRUE PATH
GOD IS ALWAYS WITH YOU, EVEN WHEN YOU FEEL MOST ALONE
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