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The Horse's Influence
(art by @th3looobah on Instagram)
*old writing*

About a week ago, I arranged to go to the stable, with Fawaz, for the sole purpose of teaching my good friend the fine art of horse riding. This was not Fawaz's first lesson, so he was eager to experience riding once again, as he thoroughly enjoyed his first lesson. After having this fun, morning session; we entered my vehicle, so that we would go to Fawaz's house, and in my car, I observed a clear switch in my friend's mentality. He had mental clarity. That clarity, and its particular reasons, however, were not out of the realms of my recognition, and understanding. I asked him, nonetheless, about his thoughts on the second lesson, and how he felt. He responded: "Amazing. Amazing feeling. Best day ever." His words, were of no surprise to me, for I was once in his position; feeling the grace of this wonderful creature, and sensing its ability to change your state of mind with absolute ease, never mind changing the whole course of your...