Thanks for coming to the Panetta Blog Page. I wanted to share a magical story with you about some wonderful new friends of mine - 6 Exmoor ponies now living in Scotland, UK.

Exmoor ponies are amongst the oldest known horses in the world - just imagine what their "energetic history" contains - much inspiration and wisdom for us humans to learn from.......

I have been very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to become one of several volunteers to observe and care for the general wellbeing of these wonderful "wild ponies. In essence these ponies really completely look after themselves - relying totally on what Mother Earth provides for them. They live as close to the "wild state" as possible and in return deserve the respect of us humans who are fortunate enough to have the privilege to share "time" with them on occasions.

These 6 Exmoor ponies have a great sense of humour - and are also expert in summing up a person and situation very quickly...... They are no one's fool...... I have watched these ponies sleep - which in itself is quite an amazing experience as at least 1 - frequently 2 ponies will act as "guards" for their sleeping companions (ponies usually only sleep in short periods) and, just like us humans, as they wake give up a big horsey yawn. They also care for each other, grooming each other daily.

I had found on occasions it quite difficult to track the ponies to ensure they were "okay" and one day decided to try using a low pitch penny whistle to attract them. What a magical experience that turned into! One pony particularly absolutely adores the penny whistle and as I play it comes and puts his nose to the end of it sensing the air flowing through. he also notices when I'm not playing it so well - particularly on a windy day when the wind can distort the air flow. At the end of my playing he immediately senses I have stopped for that day - and often gives a loud "bray"! usually the other ponies come round to listen as well - encouraged by this particular pony.

i don't need to communicate any words at all to be friends with these ponies - the penny whistle has achieved this far better than a million words from me would. As i play to the ponies - particularly the one pony who adores its sound - he looks at me "all knowing" with Wisdom far greater than i could ever understand...... We respect each other and recognise that we each have our own Path of Life to follow through with. However, at the same time we are also able to unite in friendship through the joy of Music......

I never play the Whistle when I find the ponies sleeping - they need their sleep just like we do! But they recognise the respect I have for them and in turn they reward me with great friendship and love.......As they wake up I begin to play - and frequently they will trot over to me - yawning ha!

Why not experiment yourself with a musical instrument with an animal friend? Different species will like different sounds and pitches. However, at some point you will find all animals resonating with music in some way.

Music raises the vibrational frequency of our Planet - particularly our immediate surroundings. Listen to the sound of birds singing in the Forest to know what sweet harmony in the most natural surroundings possible can achieve.....

Music is our International Language
- while 2 opposing human forces are listening to music for that short time they are forgetting their "need" to fight but instead are uniting in harmony of sound together..... Music is a wonderful healing tool.it can break down negative barriers.  Its a language that reaches ALL SPECIES OF LIFE - and my pony friends have helped me recognise that.......

My pony friend who likes to place his nose on the end of the penny whistle as I play sensing the air flow looks me firmly in the eye as he does so...... All Knowing......

These 6 ponies live on a very high area of Scotland and as i sit there sometimes in the early morning with them I am able to look down upon the town below visualising myself down there "busy bee-ing" as us humans do......  shortly I know I will be "all absorbed" in the day's activities, frequently crowding out "Me Time" through time pressures. Yet these 6 ponies also have their activities each day - helping to keep the grass short is no mean task! however, there is a massive difference between us. As humans perhaps we are thinking "yes, the difference is that WE have to earn a living, etc etc.....

But thats EXACTLY it isn't it..... These 6 ponies KNOW they can rely on Universal Source to provide for their daily needs, whereas us humans frequently feel WE have to do all the providing for our daily needs. Work, pay bills, all the material structures Man has placed on himself. These structures rightly serve a good purpose but like all good things need to also be treated with balance. Frequently Man allows these structures to become the most essential part of our lives. Yet in one great Hurricane, one Tempest from Mother Earth and all that Man accomplishes is wiped away.........

Just like my 6 pony friends us humans also are totally reliant on Mother Earth - whether we wish to acknowledge it or not...... and sitting in that high part of Scotland with my pony friends in the early morning I am able to sense the slower, healthier vibraitonal rate there - in comparison to the town below me where I live and work.

i volunteered to care for the ponies but in the end it is THEY who are caring for me - encouraging me to make "space" available in my life - creating a better balance and reminding me that precious Me Time is just so important.......

Why not experiment with a musical instrument - penny whistles are great fun - you don't need to read music, just blow it and it will produce a good sound for you! Better still take your chosen musical instrument to the beach, forest, and attune to the vibrations of Nature. Be mindful of others around you who may be in need of quietness - and when playing listen to the Voice of Nature directing you - because it will......

Even the Wind has its own voice doesn't it....... allow Nature to inspire you - and see whether you can communicate with your own animal friends throught he vibrational force of music - no words - just pure music......

Enjoy!  Thanks for sharing this space with me - Liz at Panetta Healing