Working “at liberty” with horses means collaborating free of chains, attachments, or restraints of any kind. Proficient practitioners can lead many horses at a time, herding, separating and riding them at will. It is astounding and beautiful to watch.
Attachment and resistance are “mind chains” for humans. Essentially two sides of the same coin, they reflect our need for things to be the way we want them, in the form of ego needs, judgements, resentments, biases, and opinions. The more we have, the more challenging it is to change and make good decisions-in our organizations and ourselves. The less we have, the easier it is to see situations and people as they really are, giving us the opportunity to evolve and grow, make better decisions, and live with more ease and grace.
In leadership and in life, low attachment and resistance gives us the liberty of mind-fullness, and the freedom to navigate the world and lead others with higher clarity, nimble courage, and a kinder, more peaceful heart.
What would happen if you chose to break just a few chains of resistance and attachment, and took more liberty for yourself?
