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Life Unbridled
To L.I.F.E.
everlasting, to God in celebration of his infinite
wisdom grace and love
UNBRIDLED
1 Freedom of Expression 19
2 The Power of Belief 39
3 Intention vs Invention 67
4 The Absolute Truth 91
5 Connection 111
6 Illumination 135
7 Beyond the Veil 157
8 Recovery 181
9 Renunciation 201
10 Celebration 221
Monet and Friend
- Winnie
Introduction
Liz Mitten Ryan
M
any years ago, in my young adulthood, I was
captivated by the phrase, “Many are called but few
are chosen.” I knew that I had been called because
from my earliest memory, I had had conversations with God. I
visualized God as a benevolent father figure who knew and loved
everything about me; I knew we were intimately connected.
No one else understood my good intentions as he did, or put
my welfare above all else. I also knew that God had this same
relationship with all life. My understanding has grown over the
years, but what has never changed is my all-consuming desire
to be chosen by this benevolent force. “Not my will but thy will
be done.” Through many difficult times I have surrendered,
begging for the easier way out. If God could direct my life, how
much less stressful would that be?
This decision to surrender is where it all began. I wanted to
be chosen to do God’s will on the physical plane, no small task
even for Christ. I believe when we surrender to this will then
we become the highest expression of our possibility, and in that
uniqueness and true reflection of the life force, we in fact do
God’s will. I therefore do not take ownership of this book, and
when friends look at me in disbelief, I explain to them that it is
not me expounding on those opinions they are having trouble
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swallowing, but that I am simply serving as a vehicle for a
higher authority. I have completely given up questioning, and
regardless of the repercussions, I am committed to taking any
and every criticism of my sanity in good faith. I can even play
the fool and laugh at myself at the same time, for after all, God
has a wonderful sense of humor. I believe that when we connect
with the force of God within all life then we become that joy,
freedom, abundance, truth, wisdom and love that is inherent
with that force. We also become less self-conscious as we are no
longer driven by our egos – but
“Not my will but thy will be done.”
by something much grander.
Through many difficult times I have
It’s not always an easy road when
surrendered, begging for the easier
one invites destiny to direct your
way out. If God could direct my life,
life. I know I came here to learn
how much less stressful would that be?
as much as I possibly could so I
would not have to express on the
physical plane again. Physicality is hard, particularly if there is
a faint memory of life before and after incarnation. I have loved
and lost other souls that are very dear to me, and yet because of
what I remember of spirit, I continue to feel close to them.
There is a far grander dream than any human can begin to
realize (animals do not have this problem). I know this because it
has been given to me in conversations and visits with my departed
soul mates, (both human and animal) and with God. I have been
led to write this third book without any idea of where it is going,
but again, I have surrendered, and I trust it will take us on a
journey of discovery and inspiration.
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In my book, The Truth According to Horses, my beautiful
pinto Monet came into the world, and eight months later, he
left. One morning I noticed he had not returned from being out
with the herd. When I discovered his body (he had died from a
bout of colic) I was devastated.
Later, I spoke with him.
“Monet, my darling horse—I always called you my baby
because you gave me the same unconditional love and trust
that you gave Winnie, your horse mom. You would put your
nose against mine and look deep into my eyes. There were no
barriers between our souls. Why did you come here and bring
such joy and love to my days and then leave such an empty
place behind? I will miss you forever.”
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“Then ask for it,” Monet said. “Hold the picture clearly in your
mind and believe it will manifest in matter. I will help you. I will
see you soon.”
I have had many such conversations which continue to
contribute to a higher vision – a remembering of our foundation
as spiritual beings.
Unbridled will lead you along pathways to spiritual freedom.
The animals I have loved—both living, and in spirit—offer
their council.
Climb on, grab a handful of mane, and enjoy the ride! You may
be pleasantly surprised . . . You might even remember a time
when all of this was perfectly natural.
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About
Liz Mitten Ryan and
The Animals
For those of you who have not met us in previous books I will
briefly describe our situation so as not to bore those who have.
Liz Mitten Ryan, artist, and her husband Kevin Ryan, architect,
parents of six, grandparents of seven, decided to embark upon
a dream. Their children had fledged and were quickly replaced
with more horses, dogs and cats. All of the above live happily on
320 acres of stunningly beautiful grasslands, forests and lakes in
the Nicola Valley, B.C.
There, Liz breeds horses, paints and writes while Kevin
practices his profession of architecture along with multitasking
on the ranch.
The horses have birthed and some have died (Matisse and Monet
since book two) and all the animals have made contributions
that continue to amaze and inspire Liz. Book two, ‘The Truth
According to Horses’ is a handbook of horse teachings written by
the herd.
Fully embracing ones destiny can be both rewarding and
devastating. Farming brings us close to the earth and encourages
our examination of the mysteries of life. Birth and death are
very much a part of the landscape and amidst the quiet seclusion
can be examined and reflected upon. There are huge vistas here
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Monet and Crystal
- Prima
Prologue
The Animals
Written by the animals, who are not limited by the barriers of time
and space we humans fall prey to.
T
he animals who communicate these messages, are dogs,
cats, and horses—individuals who have unique and
special attributes that are specifically theirs, but unlike
humans, they continually commune with others of their species
and interconnect with all life on this planet, and beyond. They
travel freely between realities and offer connection to ALL.
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Be strong you warriors for truth,
It is not your might, but your right,
That will take you furthest...
- Prima
is the ego; the individual, physical-plane existence experienced for
but a brief moment in time. If we choose to identify with that
fragile experience, then there is much reason to fear.
We animals have not chosen to limit ourselves as people have.
Often, humans do not place much importance on our lives. We,
being no lesser parts of the All, experience the same range and
depth of emotion that it is possible to experience. We feel love,
desire, happiness, sadness, pain, and longing—sometimes more
than people do—as we are often captives in a barren existence,
prisoners of human ambition. There has been little incentive or
opportunity to develop a finite sense of self, and possibly that is
why we are in our present situation. When one does not solely
identify with this existence, it is easier to leave it.
Imagine living with the perspective of being inside and outside
yourself at the same time, as we do. We can experience all aspects
of life on this plane and beyond, the greater All existence. The
moment you make that connection, everything is given. It is like a
drop of water becoming the ocean, a beam of light blending with
all light. Within and without there is nothing else—we become All
form itself, Oneness—All.
The moment we touch the All, we become the All. It is a joy and
a homecoming that is immeasurable. This is what we have to teach
you about spiritual freedom. Do not imagine yourself a drop of
water or a beam of light when you are the ocean and the sky. Do
not imagine yourself to be the world, when you are the universe.
You have nothing to fear but fear itself. Fear is a finite piece of
freedom, and freedom is all there is. As the raindrop falls into the
sea and evaporates again to become a cloud, such is your life. Let
us help you gain a new perspective.
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thoughts travel within MIND. MIND, I am shown, is like one
huge intelligence for all life, which holds the individual thoughts
of all that life Like an enormous invisible circuitry, all thoughts
connect, unrestrained by time, space, or dimension. Because life
is subject to our own beliefs, we become one with all life, one
with MIND, the instant we believe in it. Animals are not limited
by our separation belief, having never developed an elitist myth
that would offer them a private club set apart from the rest of
creation. The problem with this myth we humans hold is that
we have dominion over all life, and we have thereby lost our
connection; we are no longer one with all creation.
The simplest way to bridge the gap is to start a dialogue. It only
has to be with one animal, for each animal connects to MIND
and can share that connection with you. Believe in the possibility,
and start the dialogue. Don’t look for simple answers relating to
daily life; instead, look for universal truth. Animals connect with
all existence, the big picture, and they can share it with you as
they do with all life forms. Spend some time around them with
an open mind and suddenly you will find yourself “knowing” the
secrets of the universe, the simple truths that are the foundation
of our existence. These answers will offer a much broader vision
than that of the human myth, and you will recognize them as
truths. You will be able to count your goose bumps when you
recognize the truth; it is an infallible lie detector test, energy
moving up the body in waves when our circuits are opened.
F
rom Prima
Let us pretend you humans are recovering from
an addiction. You are addicted to your way of
thinking—the human condition—and as far as we can
see, there is no sense in it. When you are untruthful, you
cannot find truth. It is just like your story of the boy who
cried wolf. Because he got caught in a lie, no one would
believe him when he told the truth. You interact with each
other, thinking that no one can read your thoughts, and
therefore, you can lie for your own benefit. It will never
be a benefit, and your thoughts can be read, certainly by
all nonhumans, as well. The first step to recovery is to
give up all lying. Then find a support group—your closest
friends and family—and renounce all lies. Just like your
AA groups, form a group of your own and announce: “I
am a recovering liar.” Start to unravel the truth. The best
animals to have in your support group are horses, for they
will call you on every lie. Practice safely on the ground
with us before you climb on our backs, and develop a
relationship based only on truth. Use body language and
intent, and get so good at it that you do not need ropes to
cover up your lies. We respond to truth, the whole truth,
I
spoke at the beginning of this book about being called by
God. I believe this must be similar to what we term our
intuition—gentle nudges that inspire, enlighten, and connect
us to a wisdom inherent and integral to all life. I had always felt
these nudges, always known a comforting, familiar presence that
seemed to me almost fatherly (probably because of my religious
upbringing, which was centered on the New Testament, and of
course, God was the Father). A more complete understanding
was to unfold at pivotal moments as my life evolved, and my
spirit began to flower.
When I was twenty-two—a low moment in my, until then,
idyllic life—I found myself back home after a short and rocky
attempt at living happily ever after. I was lying on my bed,
praying for an answer to what my existence was about, when I
suddenly felt a rush and a ringing sensation. I was floating above
my body to become one with God. I can only describe this as
a homecoming, at once familiar and remembered. When we
remember, we realize that we have done this many times before,
and it is so profoundly our essence and true expression; once we
From Prima
In chapter two of The Truth According to Horses, I told you:
Riding bareback across the clouds, with no constraint,
is one of your fondest desires. We can take you there.
We can carry you across the clouds that block your
understanding, that obscure your vision. Listen to your
heart, connect to our hearts, and trust what you remember
to be true. It is all there inside of us—who we are. You
have just forgotten. Wake up and let us help you regain
your trust.
You are one with us the moment you cease to think;
the moment you let go of your limitations and your self-
imposed prison, you are free. Ultimately you will return to
the point where you began—you are, after all, part of the
ALL. You are the alpha and the omega—the beginning
and the end—and everything in between.
Let us explore,
The possibility of our communion,
Together . . .
We contribute something new,
And as yet undiscovered,
By us . . .
And life itself.
- Picasso
But to talk with God, we need love in our hearts,
Not guilt nor any black spot.
Whenever you want to talk with God,
It’s surprisingly easy to do,
Just think about those you dearly love,
And He will be there for you.
You may thank HIM for helping you help yourself,
To reach your next upcoming peak.
It helps if you first give yourself a review,
Of the goals that you fervently seek.
The church may talk about Adam and Eve,
And warn of original sin.
But an act of God is an act of love,
And the kingdom of God is within.
Although there are many kind and loving people that I have
known who live their lives in an almost childlike innocence,
it is not until they reach this understanding that true spiritual
freedom can be experienced.