The Divine Blueprint: The Path of Light, Love, and Listening

In a world that often rushes past the whispers of nature, there are those who have learned to listen—not just with their ears, but with their hearts. My great friend Monty Roberts, who just celebrated his 90th birthday on May 14, known as "The Man Who Listens to Horses," is one such soul. His work has not only transformed the way humans communicate with equines but has also served as a profound example of what it means to live in alignment with love, trust, and the Divine Blueprint. I highly recommend everyone watch the newly released film about Monty: The Cowboy and the Queen.

Monty’s journey, like my own, has been one of listening deeply—not just to the unspoken language of horses, but to the call of a higher purpose. The late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a woman of extraordinary wisdom, recognized the sacred nature of this work, partnering with Monty to revolutionize how horses are trained and treated. It was never about force or domination; it was about understanding, partnership, and love.

Through my own work protecting horses, I have come to see them as living reflections of the Divine Blueprint itself—beings of pure presence, power, and grace. They mirror back to us who we truly are, beyond fear, beyond conditioning. They respond to trust, to love, to the unshakable truth that control is an illusion and real leadership is found in service.

Monty Roberts and the Language of the Horse

Monty Roberts’ work is rooted in natural horsemanship, an approach that rejects dominance and violence in favor of communication, trust, and respect. He discovered that horses have their own silent language—a system of gestures, postures, and movements that they use to communicate with one another. Instead of using fear or pain to break a horse’s spirit, Monty developed a revolutionary method called Join-Up®, which builds a relationship of mutual trust and cooperation between human and horse.

Join-Up® is not about forcing a horse into submission—it is about offering a choice. It is an invitation, a dialogue, a moment of understanding between two beings who speak different languages but share the same universal need for connection. By using body language and energy, Monty can establish trust with a horse within minutes—and the horse, sensing this trust, chooses to follow him willingly.

This method was so profound that Queen Elizabeth II invited Monty to work with her horses, recognizing that his approach aligned with principles of respect, gentleness, and wisdom. She saw in Monty’s methods something greater than just training—she saw a path to harmony between species, a bridge between humans and animals that had long been broken by misunderstanding and fear.

The lessons of Join-Up® extend far beyond horses. They are the lessons of life, love, and leadership.

• True leadership is not about force—it is about trust.
• Real connection is not demanded—it is earned.
• The strongest bonds are not built through control but through respect and understanding.

Monty has proven that horses, like people, thrive when they are met with patience, kindness, and an open heart. His work is a reflection of the Divine Blueprint, reminding us that love is the highest form of communication.

The Sacred Duty of the Crown: Queen Elizabeth’s Legacy

Queen Elizabeth II’s reign spanned more than 70 years, making her the longest-serving monarch in British history. She was not simply a figurehead; she was a pillar of continuity in a world that changed dramatically around her. She witnessed the rise and fall of empires, the birth of new nations, and the ever-shifting tides of history, yet through it all, she remained steadfast—a beacon of duty, faith, and unwavering service.

The Crown she wore was not merely a symbol of earthly authority; it carried a divine weight, an inheritance of sacred responsibility passed down through generations. From the moment she was anointed during her coronation in 1953, she understood that her power was not her own—it was vested in her by God, just as the kings and queens before her had sworn to rule under the authority of Christ.

At the heart of the British monarchy lies the understanding that the Sovereign is not merely a ruler but a servant of God and the people. The coronation itself is a sacred ceremony, deeply rooted in divine tradition. Queen Elizabeth, like her ancestors, knelt before God as the Archbishop of Canterbury anointed her with holy oil, signifying that her right to rule did not come from political ambition but from the Power of Christ.

Throughout her reign, she often spoke of her faith, emphasizing that it was the foundation upon which she built her life and leadership. She saw herself as an instrument of God’s will, not simply a queen but a guardian of something far greater—a living testament to the belief that power, when wielded with love, becomes a force for good.

Christ Consciousness: The Path of Love and Power

To walk in Christ Consciousness is to align with divine love, faith, and wisdom. It is to rise above fear, ego, and control and step into a life of pure trust, surrender, and higher purpose.

It is not merely believing in Jesus—it is becoming like Him. It is choosing forgiveness over resentment, peace over anger, and love over fear. It is the awareness that the Kingdom of Heaven is not in some distant place—it is within us, here and now.

Jesus Christ did not seek to dominate; He illuminated. He did not impose; He invited. The greatest power is not in force but in presence.

This is why animals—especially horses—respond to love and trust rather than coercion. They recognize true leadership when it is rooted in stillness, not fear. Monty’s work has shown this time and time again: the moment we release control, we gain trust.

This is the way of Christ. It is the way of love.

The North Star and the Light of Christ

Just as Queen Elizabeth II served as a North Star for her people—guiding with steady wisdom—so too did the actual North Star shine on the night of Jesus Christ’s birth, illuminating the way for those who sought the Light.

The Star of Bethlehem, the celestial sign that led the wise men to the newborn King, was more than a light in the sky. It was a divine declaration, a call to those willing to follow truth wherever it led.

To follow the Light of Christ is to walk without fear, to trust without question, to know that no darkness can ever overcome the radiance of God’s love.

Like Queen Elizabeth, we are called to be North Stars in this world—guiding others toward faith, love, and higher consciousness through our actions, not just our words.

The Christ Consciousness of the Horse (and the Deer Who Trusts)

There is something deeply spiritual about a horse’s presence. They stand in stillness, embodying both strength and surrender. They do not operate from ego. They do not seek to harm or to prove. They simply are—whole, complete, attuned to the greater symphony of creation.

And it is not just horses who respond to love in this way.

I have seen, with my own eyes, Monty Roberts perform Join-Up not only with horses but with deer—wild creatures whose natural instinct is to flee. Yet in his presence, they chose to stay. They listened. They trusted.

This is the path we, too, are called to walk. Jesus Christ did not force; He invited. He did not conquer; He illuminated. True power is not found in dominance, but in presence.

Stepping Into the Light: Shining Brighter Than Ever Before

The world is shifting. The old ways—fear-based systems of power and control—are crumbling before our very eyes. Those who refuse to ascend into love will find themselves lost in the echoes of a past that no longer exists.

Monty’s work, my own journey, the legacy of Queen Elizabeth, the silent trust of the deer, the presence of the manger, and the shining light of the North Star—all point to the same truth:

The only way forward is through love.

To honor the Divine Blueprint, we must choose to lead as Jesus Christ led—not with force, but with presence. Not with fear, but with unwavering faith.

We are not here to conquer. We are here to return—to ourselves, to love, to the Light that was never separate from us to begin with.

And now, it is time to rise. It is time to step fully into the Light and shine—brighter than anyone has ever seen. No more hiding. No more shrinking. No more waiting.

The North Star shines above us, and the path is clear.

The Light is waiting.

And so are the voiceless.

Marty Irby is the President and CEO of Capitol South, LLC and Competitive Markets Action, Inc., in Washington, D.C. He is a former 8-time world champion equestrian who was named one of The Hill's Top Lobbyists for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024, and was honored by the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2020 for his work to protect American equines. Follow him on Instagram, X, and Facebook @MartyIrby.