YouTube Video “From Service Dog to Surfice Dog” Goes Viral

SAN DIEGO, CA, January 8, 2010… Surf Dog Ricochet, (”Rip Curl Ricki,”) the Surfin’ for Paws-abilities surf dog, who raises awareness and funds for charitable causes is now reaching people from all over the world through her inspirational YouTube video, “From service dog to SURFice Dog”.  Views have been increasing by the tens of thousands daily with scores of donations being made toward her charitable causes.  Folks have been tweeting, Facebooking, blogging, and emailing with “kleenex alert” warnings!  This inspirational video has spurred emotion on many different levels, and each person who watches seems to find their own personal message, moving them to tears. Watch it below!

Although the video is about a dog, and her trainer, there are several life lessons which can be applied to anyone, and anything.  People from all walks of life are being inspired by the message of adjusting expectations, and focusing on ability which allows for a celebration of amazing outcomes! Read more

Video: Dr. Rob’s October 2009 Walk & Talk

It was a beautiful day at Claire Affleck Training on our most recent Walk & Talk presented by Dr. Rob Kiltz. If you didn’t make it that day you can watch the video’s below to enjoy the spirit of the day.

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Dr. Rob and Maria attend don Miguel Ruiz Event

On Sunday, Dr. Rob Kiltz and his mother, Maria, as well as several others, attended an intimate gathering at the Cobblestone Creek Country Club where don Miguel Ruiz spoke on the topic of Mastery of Love.

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Hello, good morning it’s Dr Rob, another spectacular day in the universe as each everyday God give us and awesome and amazing day. No matter what comes in the day it is an awesome amazing day. Get in motion, a little talk, a little thought of words of what to do today and all you need to do is get up and get out and get in motion and create some action in they day and if you look at Forest Gump he was thinking or worrying about what he was going to do, how he Read more

My thoughts and your thoughts #144

I love quotes. I love them because they make me think. What does the quoter mean? Why did he/she write this? Is there a message to get through to the reader/the world? What did YOU initially think when you read it?

Here goes blog quote #144….

“She looks as if butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth.”
-Swift, Polite Conversation-

I got a good chuckle out of this one. Never heard of a “cold look” put in these terms.

Quick question…. When dealing with a customer, a sales clerk, someone your calling on in business, a receptionist, the grocery stork check out person, or ANYONE.. would you rather be dealing with a warm, friendly, smiling person? Or, someone with a cold, sour, miserable attitude? Read more

There is no before or after

~Author: Teresa D. Huggins, May 5, 2009
(Inspired by a teen that is changing the world, one person at a time!)

Imagine a life where you grow up realizing that dreams are possible, creativity is honored and one’s opinion matter to the adults in the world of teens.

Imagine a school where young people are committed to creating unity in their school, recognizing individual differences as one’s uniqueness, not something to be ridiculed.

Imagine a teen that feels confident enough to express his/her viewpoint without concern for being judged, who invites others to share their opinion and listens openly to their views.

Imagine a world where young people see the possibilities of a world united and connected; where experiences demonstrate the power of one and the power of 1 + 1 = 11~individuals joining forces to create a larger impact-a ripple that expands beyond this moment in time. Read more

Video: Designer of life

This morning Dr. Rob shares a video of his daily intention, Designer of life.

Grandma’s hands

Grandma, some ninety plus years, sat feebly on the patio bench. She didn’t move, just sat with her head down staring at her hands. When I sat down beside her she didn’t acknowledge my presence and the longer I sat I wondered if she was OK. Finally, not really wanting to disturb her but wanting to check on her at the same time, I asked her if she was OK. She raised her head and looked at me and smiled. ‘Yes, I’m fine, thank you for asking,’ she said in a clear strong voice.

‘I didn’t mean to disturb you, grandma, but you were just sitting here staring at your hands and I wanted to make sure you were OK,’ I explained to her.

‘Have you ever looked at your hands,’ she asked. ‘I mean really looked at your hands?’

I slowly opened my hands and stared down at them. I turned them over, palms up and then palms down. No, I guess I had never really looked at my hands as I tried to figure out the point she was making.

Grandma smiled and relayed this story:

“Stop and think for a moment about the hands you have, how they have served you well throughout your years. These hands, though wrinkled shriveled and weak have been the tools I have used all my life to reach out and grab and embrace life. Read more

My thoughts and your thoughts #108

I love quotes. I love them because they make me think. What does the quoter mean? Why did he/she write this? Is there a message to get through to the reader/the world? What did YOU initially think when you read it?

Here goes blog quote #108….

“The darn trouble with cleaning the house is, it gets dirty the next day anyway, so skip a week if you have to. The children are the most important thing.”
- Barbara Bush-

There! All you Clean Freaks.. TAKE THAT!

I believe Barbara’s message is::: spend more time with your loved ones and less time worrying about how clean the windows are and the mild dirt under the ottoman. Read more

Need a pick-me-up today?

Watch this beautiful video complete with touching photos, inspiring quotes and set to the song “When I Close My Eyes” by Trail of Stones.

Video: Dr. Rob’s Walk & Talk on the Farm

On November 2nd, 2008 Dr. Rob held his Walk & Talk on the Farm at Claire Affleck’s Equestrian Center. It was such a lovely day at a wonderful place and with wonderful people. Enjoy the video clips below and we hope you can join us next time.