A lesson from the wise animals in my life. How do I know that I have done my best? In days gone by it was when I felt like I had worked myself to bone and I had no more left to give. I felt like a victim and a martyr and that was good. But never fulfilling and it left me empty the next day when I tried to do the same. My victim attitude coloured my life. Leaving me feeling less than unless I was able to measure myself according to my rigorous principles - knocking myself out in the process. Sometimes I still go back here. There are other times where I think I approach this with a wiser attitude. My best is when I am no longer reactive. When I have no buttons going off and I don't go into feeling reactivity - defense mode - then I am clealry able to see what needs doing and apply myself with dilligent clarity. This does not mean I love the creatures with which I work any less. It means I respect myself more, which enables me to work with them more consistently and with greater efficacy. It truly has been a lesson of = be the change you wish to see. Now I just need to keep that lesson learned and not fall off the bus. Because these creatures are worth planets to me!!!
Veterinarian & human extraordinaire. 50 years of true service to the animal world, the animal people, and to his animal-loving family. Four siblings all who care significantly for animals as a result of the way we were raised. To respect life. Because that is who our father his. Our father is more than a vet. He is a compassionate man. A vet who took his oath to care for animals to the greatest level, inspiring those close and around him to do the same. Caring so deeply. Working so hard. Ensuring that he always did his best. He has such depth and wisdom. He has always had a following of people in his life who he wisely guides. His generosity is boundless. He has inspired his children way more than can be imagined. We are pretty sure there are not many people who are so fortunate to have this example of humble love to follow. We are equally unsure whether we can truly honour his example by dupli...
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