No Fear: A Journey of Courage and Mindfulness with Horses at Clear Sky Center
In the open grassland forests of Clear Sky Retreat Center , surrounded by stillness and nature, I was invited into the world of horses. Known for its teachings on awakening and transformation, Clear Sky became the setting for an unexpected inner journey—one that began with fear and ended in deep connection. I had never been especially drawn to horses. During our first session with Yvonne , a Natural Horsemanship trainer, several of us shared feelings of uncertainty or even fear. When I admitted, “I’ve never really understood horses, and I’m afraid of them,” the group simply listened. No one rushed to fix or reassure me. Their quiet presence offered something rare—acceptance. In that shared silence, I felt safe to be vulnerable. Facing Fear and Training the Mind My relationship with fear came from an old belief that life’s challenges were things that happened to me, not experiences I could engage with. Under the guidance of Catherine Sensei , my spiritual teacher, that bel...