The world can be ugly sometimes, human beings can disappoint us, quarrel, live in drama and confusion, hatred and conflict,  myself surely included. When I see Maria and her equines in the morning – today was “kiss” and “touch” training, I am reminded of how good the world is, how beautiful, how much life and connection.

She just beams with love and appreciation for life, as I do on, when I can call up my better self.

I told a friend that whenever three or more human beings gather, there is conflict and turmoil, it seems to be as much a part of human nature as breathing. Healing for me is to pay attention to those moments of love, community, beauty and connection. They are the antidote to us.