I am from sunkissed braided hair and dirty cowboy boots--
only me and the horses
Joyful and at peace....

I am from two-hour rides in the fields during 40 degree fall mornings
the breeze on my face as Ty and I gallop through the rolling hills
Alive and free...

I am from mental testing and muscle straining training rides--
“You are gonna ride until you get it--doesn’t matter how long it takes.”
Frustrated and vulnerable...

I am from climbing like a monkey in the ropes of my aerial yoga silk
“Namaste”
Elastic and refreshed...

I am from finding myself--
“Just be your own you”
Lost and confused...

I am from creating my own shadow
following, no longer a part of me
Empowered and enriched... 

I am from these chapters in my book
some short, some long and some good, some bad--
Courage and strength.