Travels with Buster: A Journey of Unconditional Love

"He must have been hiding to have not been snatched up by now!" That was the only possible explanation I could imagine for why this adorable puppy was still there the day we went to check him out at the RSPCA. From the moment we laid eyes on him until his own had closed, the sacred journey we shared with Buster was to give and receive unconditional love. Set against the backdrop of the beaches and hinterland of Australia's beautiful Gold Coast, 'Travels with Buster - A Journey of Unconditional Love' is the true story of life with Buster, our beloved Staffy x kelpie.

On the day Buster came into their lives, Diane Viola, a Relationship & Family Coach, found her perfect sidekick. Most importantly, Buster had made Diane and her husband, Roberto a family, with all the joys and sorrows that accompany it! And the lessons he taught them became the stories and metaphors she would share with her clients to illustrate a point and lighten their load.

Now lovingly retold through the vignettes in this book, these lessons for parents, partners and the cycle of life mean that Buster's purpose as a teacher of loving-kindness, not only in his 15 years here on Earth but in perpetuity, may be fulfilled. A tribute to the gift that he was may it touch the cockles of your heart!

From the Back Cover

Need to find that 'still, quiet voice within'?

Longing to connect with the simple things of life?

In 'Travels with Buster' Diane Viola takes us on a journey of the heart through the life of her beloved dog, Buster. Like so many four-legged creatures, Buster's arrival brings wholeness into the lives of Diane and her husband, Roberto.

With his ineffable qualities and enchanting personality, Buster proves to be a wonderful teacher, evoking the best in others and inspiring our humanity through acts of love and compassion. Laced throughout the vignettes of his life, Diane has cleverly interspersed teachings for parents, partners and all who seek personal growth and transformation through a light-hearted approach.

Told with tenderness and love, 'Travels with Buster' touches on themes that are central to our story as human beings. Come ready to laugh and to cry, to experience joy and to open your heart to yourself and all sentient beings as you travel the path of unconditional love.

'A heart-warming tale reminding us of what is truly important in life.
Buster is, indeed an amazing teacher!'

Beth Phelan
Conference Director, Happiness & Its Causes

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Travels with Buster: A Journey of Unconditional Love

"He must have been hiding to have not been snatched up by now!" That was the only possible explanation I could imagine for why this adorable puppy was still there the day we went to check him out at the RSPCA. From the moment we laid eyes on him until his own had closed, the sacred journey we shared with Buster was to give and receive unconditional love. Set against the backdrop of the beaches and hinterland of Australia's beautiful Gold Coast, 'Travels with Buster - A Journey of Unconditional Love' is the true story of life with Buster, our beloved Staffy x kelpie.

On the day Buster came into their lives, Diane Viola, a Relationship & Family Coach, found her perfect sidekick. Most importantly, Buster had made Diane and her husband, Roberto a family, with all the joys and sorrows that accompany it! And the lessons he taught them became the stories and metaphors she would share with her clients to illustrate a point and lighten their load.

Now lovingly retold through the vignettes in this book, these lessons for parents, partners and the cycle of life mean that Buster's purpose as a teacher of loving-kindness, not only in his 15 years here on Earth but in perpetuity, may be fulfilled. A tribute to the gift that he was may it touch the cockles of your heart!

From the Back Cover

Need to find that 'still, quiet voice within'?

Longing to connect with the simple things of life?

In 'Travels with Buster' Diane Viola takes us on a journey of the heart through the life of her beloved dog, Buster. Like so many four-legged creatures, Buster's arrival brings wholeness into the lives of Diane and her husband, Roberto.

With his ineffable qualities and enchanting personality, Buster proves to be a wonderful teacher, evoking the best in others and inspiring our humanity through acts of love and compassion. Laced throughout the vignettes of his life, Diane has cleverly interspersed teachings for parents, partners and all who seek personal growth and transformation through a light-hearted approach.

Told with tenderness and love, 'Travels with Buster' touches on themes that are central to our story as human beings. Come ready to laugh and to cry, to experience joy and to open your heart to yourself and all sentient beings as you travel the path of unconditional love.

'A heart-warming tale reminding us of what is truly important in life.
Buster is, indeed an amazing teacher!'

Beth Phelan
Conference Director, Happiness & Its Causes

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Travels with Buster: A Journey of Unconditional Love

Travels with Buster: A Journey of Unconditional Love

by Diane Viola
Travels with Buster: A Journey of Unconditional Love

Travels with Buster: A Journey of Unconditional Love

by Diane Viola

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Overview

"He must have been hiding to have not been snatched up by now!" That was the only possible explanation I could imagine for why this adorable puppy was still there the day we went to check him out at the RSPCA. From the moment we laid eyes on him until his own had closed, the sacred journey we shared with Buster was to give and receive unconditional love. Set against the backdrop of the beaches and hinterland of Australia's beautiful Gold Coast, 'Travels with Buster - A Journey of Unconditional Love' is the true story of life with Buster, our beloved Staffy x kelpie.

On the day Buster came into their lives, Diane Viola, a Relationship & Family Coach, found her perfect sidekick. Most importantly, Buster had made Diane and her husband, Roberto a family, with all the joys and sorrows that accompany it! And the lessons he taught them became the stories and metaphors she would share with her clients to illustrate a point and lighten their load.

Now lovingly retold through the vignettes in this book, these lessons for parents, partners and the cycle of life mean that Buster's purpose as a teacher of loving-kindness, not only in his 15 years here on Earth but in perpetuity, may be fulfilled. A tribute to the gift that he was may it touch the cockles of your heart!

From the Back Cover

Need to find that 'still, quiet voice within'?

Longing to connect with the simple things of life?

In 'Travels with Buster' Diane Viola takes us on a journey of the heart through the life of her beloved dog, Buster. Like so many four-legged creatures, Buster's arrival brings wholeness into the lives of Diane and her husband, Roberto.

With his ineffable qualities and enchanting personality, Buster proves to be a wonderful teacher, evoking the best in others and inspiring our humanity through acts of love and compassion. Laced throughout the vignettes of his life, Diane has cleverly interspersed teachings for parents, partners and all who seek personal growth and transformation through a light-hearted approach.

Told with tenderness and love, 'Travels with Buster' touches on themes that are central to our story as human beings. Come ready to laugh and to cry, to experience joy and to open your heart to yourself and all sentient beings as you travel the path of unconditional love.

'A heart-warming tale reminding us of what is truly important in life.
Buster is, indeed an amazing teacher!'

Beth Phelan
Conference Director, Happiness & Its Causes


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780648405405
Publisher: Positive Relating
Publication date: 11/30/2018
Pages: 198
Product dimensions: 5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.54(d)

About the Author

Diane Viola's passion for humankind and the possibilities inherent in our personal and collective transformation has been at the heart of her work since her own first experience of 'awakening' in 1983. Fortunate to have worked in the Personal Growth field from 1993, and cognisant of the importance of leading by example, Diane has sought to harness her gifts of intuition, compassionate communication, and facilitation to answer the question "How may I serve for the betterment of humanity?".

Opening her private practice as a Relationship & Family Counsellor & Coach in Sydney's Northern Beaches in 1997-1998, she continues to facilitate positive relationships for her global clients from her home on the Gold Coast, Australia.

Along with her earlier work as a teacher, Program Manager for The Peer Support Foundation NSW and Consultant Writer to the Department of School Education NSW - where she developed peer-led Personal Development and Anti-Bullying Programs recognised for their contribution toward anti-violence and suicide prevention in young people - and in her practice as a Master Family & Business Constellations and Emotional Mind Integration Facilitator, Diane has touched the lives of thousands of children, young people, and adults from all walks of life.

An avid writer since her youth, she now takes delight in utilising the power of story and metaphor to touch the heart and soul of the reader.

To find out more about Diane, her writing and services, or for Workshops or Public Speaker Events, please see dianeviola.com positiverelating.com

Table of Contents

Introduction

Stage One – Puppy Power

1. The Journey Begins

2. Two-Pointed Intention

3. We Are Family

4. Love’s Invisible Thread

5. Relinquishing Control

6. Water Baby Buster

7. Through the Eyes of a Child

Stage Two – Childhood & Adolescence

8. Making Friends, Losing Friends

9. The Gentle Art of Persuasion

10. Personal Power

11. Buster the Swimming Champ

12. Buster’s Run, Forging Pathways of Change

13. I Won’t Let You Forget (Me)

14. All is Right in the World Again

Stage Three – Adulthood & Independence

15. Lessons in Compassion

16. Time-Out for Fun!

17. Up for the Challenge

18. My Ears Hurt When You Speak That Way

19. Mind Your Manners

20. Developing Self-Discipline

21. Attention Absolute

Stage Four – The Final Chapter

22. Everyone Loves Buster

23. Mummy’s Little Helper

24. The Things We Do for Love

25. Warning Signs

26. The Importance of Trusting Yourself

27. Time to Say Goodbye

28. The Gift of Life

Conclusion

Reflections from Buster

Acknowledgements

About the Author

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