A Life I Don’t Need to Escape From.

“Instead of wondering where your next vacation is, maybe you ought to set up a life you don’t need to escape from. ”   Seth Godin.

This week’s WordPress Photo Challenge is ‘Place in the World.”  I am very fortunate that my life is in a place I am very happy with. I am living a life I feel no need to escape from. Why? No surprise as to why. I have horses in my life. Even when I am away from riding and my own horse I am drawn to horses. At the Horse Guards in London visitors can have their photos taken next to one on the  Guards horses.  I not only had my photo taken but struck up a conversation with the horse.

 

No matter how I may be feeling on any day I know that I will feel better when I get to the barn and ride my horse, Biasini.  Even if it is a day off from riding I will enjoy just grooming and spending  some time with him. Biasini  is a character with a sense of humor.

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Riding and training and competing gives me a sense of purpose in my life. And as for a “place in the world” what could be a better place than working on developing a relationship with a horse, a member of another species,who is prepared to work with a human.

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To see some of the other responses to this challenge click here:

https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/place/

 

Comments

36 responses to “A Life I Don’t Need to Escape From.”

  1. Nishtha Gehija Avatar

    The biggest service to the world is being happy. That’s what this post of yours displays about yourself. Keep growing!!

    1. anne leueen Avatar

      Thank you for this positive comment! I will keep on growing!

  2. CHRISTY ISTRATE Avatar

    Beaitiful horse! And… the quote is so lovely and true!

    1. anne leueen Avatar

      Thank you and I’m glad you got something from the post.

  3. NorCal Zen Avatar

    You are so right! I love the quote in the beginning.

    1. anne leueen Avatar

      Yes! It’s a good one. Thanks for commenting.

  4. Avery Avatar

    <3 love this and especially that first pic of B. You have shown them before and I always love it. I feel like it captures his personality I see in your writing. When I worked at the barn when I was in college, my 'days off' were spent at the barn!

    1. anne leueen Avatar

      I agree Avery! That photo does show Biasini’s cheeky side! When i was a kid and a teenager i used to hang out at the barn all weekend! Thanks for you comment.

      1. Avery Avatar

        ❤️

  5. Emma Cownie Avatar

    I think that horse outside Buckingham Palace liked you!

    1. anne leueen Avatar

      I think he thought i had some treats in my bag!

  6. Alli Farkas Avatar

    Mr B—such a handsome dude!

    1. anne leueen Avatar

      He is! Thanks Alli.

  7. Photography Journal Blog Avatar

    That quote pretty much sums up the idea of a good life.

    1. anne leueen Avatar

      Agreed. Thanks for commenting.

  8. dinosaursdonkeysandms Avatar

    I absolutely love this quote. It’s one I think of quite often. xx And Biasini is looking as beautiful as ever in his photos. 🙂 xxx

    1. anne leueen Avatar

      I’m so happy to hear you like the quote. It certainly speaks to me. And thank you for the compliment on Biasini’s “portraits” .😀

  9. doar nicole Avatar

    A lovely life, indeed, lovely feel to it when it is both purposeful and playful, very sweet. Wishing you and Biasini a beautiful week! 🙂

    1. anne leueen Avatar

      Thank you Nicole! I wish you a happy week!🌸

  10. fearlessinjesuschrist Avatar

    You find the best quotes!

    1. anne leueen Avatar

      i’m reading Seth Godin’s book “Tribes” and that is where the quote came from. It certainly resonated with me. I’m glad you liked it.

  11. whippetwisdom Avatar

    You have a wonderful place in the world dear Anne and these photographs of Biasini are so beautiful. Please give him a big pat from us and we wish you both a wonderful rest of the weekend 🤗💖 xxx

    1. anne leueen Avatar

      I will give him that big pat. Thank you.

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  13. iScriblr Avatar

    Beautiful quote! Gorgeous photo!😀

    1. anne leueen Avatar

      Thank you!

  14. Judy Avatar

    The day was always better starting it with my horse. He kept me grounded, reminding me of what truly mattered.

    1. anne leueen Avatar

      Yes. Exactly! Thank you for this comment Judy.

  15. Frank Prem Avatar

    Nice portrait, Anne.

    1. anne leueen Avatar

      Thank you Frank.

  16. Nilzeitung Avatar

    I believe and believe every word because that has come from the heart!!! Wonder WOOL photo!!!!!

    1. anne leueen Avatar

      Biasini likes to have his photo taken. Thank you for this comment.

      1. Nilzeitung Avatar

        Biasini !!!!!It’s always pretty and photogenic, and she’s got a look talent, not forgotten. Thanks and good start to the week!!!!

  17. Laleh Chini Avatar

    what a beautiful quote.

    1. anne leueen Avatar

      Thank you! It struck a cord with me.

      1. Laleh Chini Avatar

        It was deep ❤️

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