The Art of Discernment (with horses and life)

There is a story that I have heard told about Mahatma Gandhi. It has been said that during a time in his life while amidst protest, Gandhi had sworn himself to an oath of silence.  A reporter caught up with him to ask a question.  He wanted to know just what kind of message was Gandhi trying to convey? The train that Gandhi was preparing to board was now readying to depart the station. The reporter continued with his question as Gandhi climbed silently aboard. As the train began to pull away Gandhi held to the window a sign with a hand written answer for the reporter. It read "My life is my message."

This may be a stretch

So it's February.  Punxsutawney Phil has declared six more weeks of winter.  I am not usually one to rely on the shadow distribution of underground dwelling critters for an accurate meteorological forecast.  I am though a Montana native. And here in Montana we are almost always guaranteed six more weeks of winter come February 2nd.

That said, it seems that we are a ways off from getting out and spending an exuberant amount of quality time with our, still rather furry, horse friends.  But wintertime gives us that much needed time to look inward.  We may happily look back on past adventures, or focus on future goals set for the coming season.   A time to catch our breath or gain insight into new explorations.