On my Walk for Attonement exercise on self-criticisms I took a very long walk and I noticed that the self-criticism poured out like a faucet. After finishing the steps when I got back  was on such a high it felt great! I then wanted to go on the walk for criticism of others to obtain the same result or even a better feeling. Instead I noticed the walk was even longer and I didnt have that good feeling. I felt the worst Id ever felt about myself and ashamed of the way I treated others. I shared this with my Master and got some guidance. As I returned to finish the exercise I found myself walking to some horses. Now I thought I do not like horses, but I stood there viewed the scenery and watched the horses interact with each other. While I was there a man and his dog walked by. He started a conversation with me and I found we were from the same state and he had just moved 3 months earlier. I did not feel the need to push him away as I normally would. But he walked off anyway. I then wanted to get closer to the horses, so I walked around the fence and felt one of them. The same man walked by and asked if I would like to meet the owner. I said no and then after being with the horse awhile I turned and went to meet the owner. He was a painter and an awesome person. he took me to see some of his paintings. I was able to feel myself in his paintings. It was an awesome feeling. As he was setting up outside to paint I listened to his stories. He was so intense I found myself wanting to hear more. I could have stayed there all day but noticed the time and I left to return to course. I thought having my Daughter was the best day of my life. I realized this was the best day of my life! I hope to have many more days like this and thanks to Avatar I know I will.

Kevin L.- USA- 2009