I consider my happiest moments, and the first thing that comes to mind are the faces of my dolphin or duck friends. The exuberance of my dogs or the gentle engaging touch of the horses in my life. Even my fish in their little tank or a cat on my lap. I am fortunate. These relationships exist everyday for me. And yet I still become caught up in the frustration of human relationship. So, what to do? I get it. I understand that humans mirror a part of me that is so human. So conditional. I am honoured to be surrounded by animals and the reminder that I am searching for unconditional relationship. The relationship I have with animals. Imagine if I was able to give that type of attention, and receive it from a human. Because perhaps there is one pure enough to give it to me. If I was able to recognise it would be the question. Unconditional is not about not wanting anything. It is simply about being. True and without self deprecating belief systems that sabotage the potential. Thank you animals for keeping me striving for truth. O boy. Wish it was easier than this.
My mum passed when I was 23. I never really had the opportunity to come back home to a respectful relationship with her after my teenage rebellious tribulations and assaults on her goodwill. So this blog is to honour and thank her for her contribution to my love for nature. She was an avid bird watcher and had dreams of travelling through the bush. I have many memories of her being fascinated by animals on our weekend getaways to the Kruger National Park. My first memory of her was her riding a horse called Thunder. That is a beautiful memory and the name of the horse is as mystical and awe inspiring as her impact on who I am in relationship with animals. She was fearless. And always confident that all would be well. She had faith in my animal relationships always. As a very young child I was given the task on many occasions to hand rear orphan wildlife and pets. She never micro managed the process but would offer helpful insight that came naturally to her. The animals in our home
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