Flying Changes

That's the name of my parent's farm. The name came about for many reasons, like my dad, brother, and brother-in-law all fly and flying changes is the skipping movement that horses can do. My sisters and I all ride horses. The association with horses of course appeals to me the most.

In horse terms the flying change is a change from one lead to another without changing gait. In normal person's terms a horse does a flying change when he is cantering or galloping so that he can turn without loosing his balance and without slowing down. Horses can do this naturally but it takes years to teach them to do flying changes while carrying a rider.

I want to be able to do flying changes in life. That is, I want to be able to navigate the path without loosing my balance or slowing down.

My [child], let them not vanish from your sight;

Keep sound wisdom and discretion,

So they will be life to your soul

And adornment to your neck.

Then you will walk in your way securely

And your foot will not stumble.

When you lie down, you will not be afraid;

When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

Do not be afraid of sudden fear

Nor of the onslaught of the wicked when it comes;

For the LORD will be your confidence

And will keep your foot from being caught.

--Proverbs 3:21-26--