Book of the Month: The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Horse - Charlie Mackesy
For Companioning Your Journey’s fifth Book of the Month, Charlie Mackesy’s, “The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Horse”.
About the Author and Publication
Charlie Mackesy has been a notable artist for decades, with impactful pieces like “The Unity Project”, which was a collaboration with Nelson Mandela. With his most recent work of art, Charlie created such an impactful piece that it would sweep the globe, become an academy award winning short film, and inspire countless to give and embrace love. This book is largely impactful in it’s simplicity and kindness.
Key Take Aways
Overall Premise
This illustrated story follows the journey of a boy trying to find his way home. Along the way, he makes new friends in a mole, a fox, and a horse.
Impactful Quotes from the Book
““What do you want to be when you grow up?” - “Kind” said the boy.”
““We often wait for kindness… but being kind to yourself can start now.” said the mole.”
““What’s the bravest thing you’ve ever said?” asked the boy. “Help.” said the horse.”
‘“What’s your best discovery?” asked the mole. “That I’m enough as I am.” said the boy”
““Do you have any other advice?” asked the boy. “Don’t measure how valuable you are by the way you are treated.” said the horse.”"
“Always remember you matter, you’re important and you are loved, and you bring to this world things no one else can.”
“Home isn’t always a place is it?”
What Made this the Book of the Month
Sometimes we need something simple and wholesome to warm our hearts and remind us that we can look at ourselves, others, and our world with compassion. This book serves as a reminder to be gentle and kind. It has some quotes that have moved me deeply and I have been inspired at times to share this with my clients when a time arises that something needs to be said that only a child, mole, fox, or horse can say. Much like this book, short and sweet, I will keep this post brief and leave with a reminder that you are uniquely and perfectly you. What a wonderful thing to be!
Conclusion
How do you show yourself kindness and love? How could you start right here, right now? There is only one moment quite like this one, make it one that hold love.
What has been one of your most impactful reads? Are there any that you feel like more people should get their hands on? Let me know and I would be happy to read and review in a future post!
