Spot on, Seth! Im typing this trying to keep my tears from hitting the phone screen. Why can’t we get this in the way we relate to people??? How “slow of heart” we are, as Jesus said to the religious people of His day!
If Trump could read more than a paragraph, l would recommend this post be sent to him. But even if he read it, l don’t believe he would connect the dots to his manner of “governing “. Thanks for this post. It is uplifting to read that tough, hardworking Americans know what real leadership looks and acts like; and it is not what we are seeing in the White House.
Thank you for this column. The video points out, though, that the key to getting what you want is to make food readily available. The Trump campaign promised that. But, the hammer-over-the-head approach the campaign also promised cannot be the way we deal with our two herds of voters. An anecdote: I grew up in town (250 people) but the rest of my nearby family were dairy farmers. We would visit on Sundays. My uncles would tell me to go get the cows at 3 pm. I was astonished at my powers because they followed me to the barn. Such awe.
Seth, I grew up on a cattle farm in eastern Iowa 50 years ago. I remember my dad dealing with injured cows and calves. when the days were going easier he was much more patient with them. Other days karma seemed to take over. Grabbing a frantic cows tail and twisting it to get them to move forward in the chute sometimes led to a face splattered with nasty liquid! Animals learn the farm routine but when routine is upset its hard to predict what they will do. Its best to keep ourselves and them calm. Thanks for the great well written stories about "normal" farm life that too few people really understand.
Arlyn, This means a lot to me. Thank you
Spot on, Seth! Im typing this trying to keep my tears from hitting the phone screen. Why can’t we get this in the way we relate to people??? How “slow of heart” we are, as Jesus said to the religious people of His day!
Arlyn Kauffman
If Trump could read more than a paragraph, l would recommend this post be sent to him. But even if he read it, l don’t believe he would connect the dots to his manner of “governing “. Thanks for this post. It is uplifting to read that tough, hardworking Americans know what real leadership looks and acts like; and it is not what we are seeing in the White House.
Thank you for this column. The video points out, though, that the key to getting what you want is to make food readily available. The Trump campaign promised that. But, the hammer-over-the-head approach the campaign also promised cannot be the way we deal with our two herds of voters. An anecdote: I grew up in town (250 people) but the rest of my nearby family were dairy farmers. We would visit on Sundays. My uncles would tell me to go get the cows at 3 pm. I was astonished at my powers because they followed me to the barn. Such awe.
Lyle, I like the antidote. Thanks for sharing this.
Amen as a wannabe farmer in the northeast great post.🫵
“Real Leadership is not about force, fear, and noise. It’s about trust, empowerment, and investing in ourselves and others.” Perfect!
Thank you!
This is a beautiful story. We learn so much from animals. Thank you for the care and kindness you show them.
Karen, Thank you, I’ve always considered myself very fortunate to be able to work with cattle and sheep every day :)
Thank you sir. You rock
Beautiful story. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.
That was beautiful! ❤️
Wonderful!
love your treatment of animals and your attitude for leadership and stewardship. you are a wonderful role model.
Great stuff Seth! A powerful parallel.
Seth, I grew up on a cattle farm in eastern Iowa 50 years ago. I remember my dad dealing with injured cows and calves. when the days were going easier he was much more patient with them. Other days karma seemed to take over. Grabbing a frantic cows tail and twisting it to get them to move forward in the chute sometimes led to a face splattered with nasty liquid! Animals learn the farm routine but when routine is upset its hard to predict what they will do. Its best to keep ourselves and them calm. Thanks for the great well written stories about "normal" farm life that too few people really understand.
Oh, if only our political leaders could understand this. Thank you for this thoughtful piece.
Dr. Bob… I can see why you love the “Songs of Silence” by Disturbed. That was a powerful performance.