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My brother and I attended a Chicago Cubs baseball game a few weeks ago and part of the fun was watching the interaction between the players in the outfield and the fans sitting in the bleachers. Sometimes after the inning warm up, the left-fielder would throw a ball into the stands. One warm up session ended differently when the Cubs player pointed specifically to a person in the front row indicating that he would throw him the ball so that he could give it to the little boy sitting next to him. The guy nodded, made the catch and handed the ball to the little boy, who promptly threw it back to the player on the field, clearly hoping to “play catch.” The crowd roared.
I wonder how often we misinterpret gestures?
We transported my daughter’s horse 1600 miles. When we walked into the boarding stable, relaxing music was playing as well as messages on the tack board, stall assignment, feed schedule that spoke to sharing and being loving kindness.
Does it take a reminder to be aware of the grace and common desire for loving kindness?
*Kelli is a dear friend of ours and we are honored to share her mindful moment with you. We look forward to sharing moments from other dear friends in the future. You are all invited to play! Thank you, Kelli!
With Father’s Day not far off, I thought I might reflect upon what has been the most important, valuable and challenging job I have ever had, being a parent. To the degree that people are comfortable within their own skin, at peace with themselves and their lives, they are more likely to raise children who demonstrate similar traits. There are two ingredients that stand out in people who are at peace with themselves, achieve results that they consider important and have a positive impact on those around them: they know beyond any doubt that they are loved unconditionally and see themselves as in charge of their own destiny, able to make choices even in adversity. Continue Reading →
