This post may get a little sappy, but I really wanted to share my feelings towards this show and what it means to me after all these years. I figured I could find someone in here who understands how I feel, and if not, thanks for listening and I hope you have a great day.
Since it's inception in 2010, I had an instant connection to this show. At the time, I had just turned 19 and was starting my second year of college. I had made an amazing group of friends and felt a true connection to the friendship of the Mane 6. I have always enjoyed animated shows as well as shows featuring musical numbers. MLP made me happy and it was a welcome break from some of the more "serious" shows and movies I was interested in.
My life changed when I turned 20. A lot of terrible things happened to me, and I did a lot of terrible things to people whom I deeply loved and cared for. I know I am not in alone in this, or at least I like to think so, and I do not pretend to be special because of it. It brings me great shame and embarrassment when I think back on this time. I really lost my way, and 7 years later I am still trying to get back to myself. I have lost all of the wonderful friends I made, and I am not the same person I once was.
However — there are a few things in my life that have remained constant. MLP:FiM is one of these things. I know that the series has had its ups and downs, lots of changes, lost some of the fandom etc etc. But, whenever I feel down or anxious or scared or lost, putting on ANY episode of this show will instantly calm my nerves. I know that Pinkie PIe will make me laugh, Rainbow Dash will make me feel powerful, Twilight Sparkle will remind me how much I love books and learning new things, Applejack will remind me that my family is what is important, Rarity is constantly teaching me not to judge a book by it's cover, and Fluttershy's kindness is unwavering.
I am aware that I am NOT the target audience for this show. I know that my parents judge me for watching this show because they think I'm childish. I know that the show is ending soon. BUT, I also know that I will always love this show because it is a great way to break away from the negativity in my life. And not just my life, but the whole world. It's a sad, lonely, mean, scary place sometimes. A lot of the time. But, MLP will always be there to bring me security and happiness.
SO, in conclusion, thank you.
Tl:dr—- MLP is awesome. That's all, thanks!
hey! im going to be starting out horse riding (again)
i used to ride but after an incident ive had a phobia of riding and had anxiety with doing it ever since
(i got thrown off while on a canter because of a bug bite my poor horse got)
i never had a good teacher and was wondering if there were any tips i could get?
i live in NC and am looking for a good equestrian community. i want to stop being scared of riding, i still love it a lot, just i get nervous on the back of a horse if they spook or rear easily.
and i was never taught how to really "bond" of ground work and set boundaries with my horse
so, what do i do?
