Lately, when my confidence wavers, I think of Secretariat, the horse that in 1973 won the Triple Crown. In the 38 years since, his record-breaking time has never been beaten, and when he died, an autopsy revealed his heart was twice the size of a normal horse heart.
Besides the beautiful metaphor that such a large heart evokes—about passion and love—qualities he had in abundance, this amazing tale has an even larger meaning for me.
When I consider that all in the material world is merely a reflection of the higher—of one’s concept of who they are—I see that Secretariat’s heart, and his ability to run with such ease, were really effects of his huge courage and winning spirit.
This Superhorse owned his running mastership.
I can do the same every day as I face my life. I can own my own Secretariat power. When I come into the now and connect with the Divine current, I am tapping into the Infinite. It is the power that hurtles the Space Shuttle beyond Earth’s atmosphere, that fuels great storms like Hurricane Irene and spawns creative movements such as the Renaissance. It is the power of the ocean, the sun, the entire Cosmos. All of that is available to me, any moment that I call on the Divine, come into the now and do what is right in front of me.
That power can be used to criticize, to over-drink or watch too many reality shows. When it is channeled to selflessly give love, it increases exponentially.
Every moment, I can choose how to harness the amazing energy of my own double-size heart.
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I’m so glad my friend Lesley is reminding me of these important truths in such a beautiful way.
How true… Beautiful symbolism in this story, Lesley. I loved that movie for so many reasons! What a lovely piece.
Thank you, Joan and Elsa. Horses have always impacted me. Like our spiritual connection, they are both delicate and strong. Many blessings.
I don’t know why, but this immediately brought tears to my eyes. It reminded my of the “moth to the flame” passion that can’t keep itself from expressing the bounty of its divine heart. Your shadba-inspired words move me deeply. Thank you for sharing the beauty of your double-sized heart! Much love to you. 🙂
Jamie, I love that phrase “can’t keep itself from expressing the bounty of its divine heart.” I will hold that dear. Thank you, sweet friend, for bringing tears to my eyes! Much love to you too.
Wonderful post. Something that everyone could learn more of, especially our youth. A heart filled with love, trust and compassion is a heart complete.
Beautifully, said Amanda. That is such a sweet idea to contemplate: a heart complete. Thank you!