Dreamwalker, a medicine man, was walking across the plains to visit the Arapaho Nation. He carried with him his pipe.
The feather tied into his long black hair pointed to the ground, marking him as a man of peace.
Over the rise of a hill, Dreamwalker
saw a herd of wild mustangs running toward him.
Black Sallion approached him and asked if he was seeking an answer on his journey.
Black Stallion said, "I am from the Void where Answer
lives. Ride on my back and know the power of entering the Darkness and finding the Light." Dreamwalker thanked Black Stallion
and agreed to visit him when his medicine was needed in the Dreamtime.
Yellow Stallion approached Dreamwalker next and offered to take him to the East,
where illumination lives. Dreamwalker could share the
answers he found there to teach and illuminate others. Once again, Dreamwalker thanked Yellow Stallion and said he would use these gifts of power on his journey.
Red Stallion approached, rearing playfully. He told Dreamwalker of the joys of balancing work
and heavy medicine with the joyful experiences of play. He reminded
Dreamwalker that he could better hold the attention of those he taught when humor was integrated with the lesson. Dreamwalker thanked him and promised to
remember the gift of joy.
Dreamwalker was nearing his destination. The Arapaho Nation was close at hand. White Stallion came to the front of the herd. Dreamwalker mounted White Stallion's back.
White Stallion was the message carrier for all the other horses, and represented wisdom in power. this magnificent horse was the embodiment of the balanced medicine shield.
"No abuse of power will ever lead to wisdom," said White Stallion. "You, Dreamwaker, have made
this journey to heal a brother in need, to share the sacred pipe, and to heal the Mother Earth.
You have the knowledge through humility that you are an instrument of Great Spirit.
As I carry you upon my back, you carry the needs of the people on yours. In wisdom, you understand
that power is not given lightly but awarded to those who are willing to carry responsibility in a balanced manner."
In understanding the power of Horse, you may see how to strive for a balanced medicine shield.
True power is wisdom found in remembering your total journey. Wisdom comes from remembering
pathways you have walked in another person's moccasins. Compassion, caring, teaching, loving,
and sharing your gifts, talents, and abilities are the gateways to power.