Headed out for my first day working at the ranch.  I've never been a fashion freak but I have always tried to dress the part for director, therapist of counselor roles I've played in the past.  Today was quite different.  Three layers of clothes, including long johns, little boy's snow boots and gloves and a mens "Elmer Fudd" hat.  No makeup - did not fix my hair... got in my Mini Cooper and headed south to the ranch.  Casting Crowns came on my MP3.  Leave it all behind.  Your pursuit of perfection.  Leave it all behind.  Your fear of rejection.  Leave it all behind.  Your temporary pleasures.  Leave it all behind.  All your earthly treasures....Leave it all behind.  When I got to the ranch, they turned on the radio and the same song was playing.  God is absolutely stunning.

We spend so much time and energy on what will never count.  Another reason I love horses so much.  They don't care about what you look like.  They can start at you until you feel like they can see right through you.  I believe they have the ability to see into your heart.  We can learn a lot from them.  Today was the most real day I've had in a long time.