Buck

Saw this inspiring film last evening that a friend recommended. And to think I almost didn't bother. Not only was Buck inspiring in his ability to overcome the past, and he's pretty mild in describing it I'm certain, but in the amazing abilities he has acquired throughout his life based on that past. Watching him work increased in me the desire I've always had to watch and listen more closely to people and things that are hurt, and somehow make a difference in their lives. I was reminded that there are always reasons people are the way they are, whether by their own choices or the choices of others, and we can never judge a person with just our eyes. President Uchtdorf spoke quite eloquently on this subject in this past General Conference when he said "Stop it!"
I've known of a few people like Buck who have faced almost insurmountable odds in life, with every reason or excuse to fail, and have chosen to rise above them to become amazing people, and it inspires me to be a better person.
Here's a bit of simple wisdom I acquired from watching Buck: He said he could tell a lot about a person by the way the animals under their care act. A horse (or a dog) is like a 3 year-old child in capacity to understand and learn, and when that animal misbehaves or acts out, it's usually the person who needs to be taught how to behave, not the animal. I find I'm looking at my wee dog in a whole new light now! Good dog Lily!!