Ownership Can’t Be Forced

Ownership Can’t Be Forced

Ownership can’t be forced. You have to decide to take ownership. The same is true with animals. Horses never learn if you force them against their will. You have to create experiential   learning opportunities where they can own the lesson. For example, you...
Our Human Footprint

Our Human Footprint

What is the difference between fishing, and camping and hiking? When you camp and hike you participate in creation, but don’t take ownership of it. Owners are responsible and accountable for their actions. Participants come to an event and leave when it’s...
Building Strong Families

Building Strong Families

I come from a very big family. My brothers and sisters and I are all very different. Sometimes we joke, “Did we all come from the same parents?” Now I am a father. When I look at my children I think, “My goodness, all of them are so different.”...
Fathers in the Family

Fathers in the Family

The substantial increase in single mother households, may indicate that society does not emphasize the role of fathers enough. I would like to recognize the essential role that responsible fatherhood plays in building strong, healthy families. Traditional values of...