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Reminders

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!

Don’t Take Anyone’s Advice

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 →

Absolutely and Unconditionally

By: Kelly Williams and Bill Cumming

In March 2005, we shared an early draft of our twenty-seven page children’s picture book, Absolutely and Unconditionally. Given the content of this month’s newsletter, we’ve decided to share it again in its current version as we are also anxiously awaiting some good news about its future in the world of publishing. Continue Reading →