planet in a bubble

It is crazy that we don't all think alike. For one Snowflake may be a pest. For another, pet reptile feed. For some there is no opinion, and for the lucky ones, Snowflake inspires love. Imagine living in my world - where there is just love. It must be hard for those of you who do not relate. Just as it is hard for me to imagine feeling the way you do. I recognise the macho snake handlers who pretend they don't really care. I have met real men who show that they do care. Who are respectful in relationship with their duties. I suppose it is a little like the story of our ancient ancestors who would thank the planet for her bounty. What happened to that respect. When did the functioning of the electrics in our appliances become more important than life. Big breath. I invite you into my bubble. Look closely at Snowflake. See her little paws. See how she sits on her haunches and eats delicately holding her food. See her little digits - the miracle of her tiny form. Her busy whiskers and alertness. Her light soft fur. The miracle.

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What is success?

Success is not giving a hoot. If you can be a 45 year old cat woman playing in front of 3000 people, totally uninhibited, then you are succeeding. Because if you are able to do that, you are in the present moment, not caring about what anybody else thinks. Not worried about their judgements or how you think you should be coming across. (ok, so I was a little worried, so not 100% successful, but I continue to strive to be free of this nonsence) When you have that presence of mind in front of animals, that is when you are succeeding.

A Lesson in Surrender

I always found the concept of surrender a cop out. Something one would do if one was too weak to take on a situation. So, when I found myself in a situation where I am unable to follow my passion in the most effective manner, I experienced great discomfort. Speaking up was immediately taken as judgement. Even though it was never intended as that. The presumed judgement resulted in defence. And the drama began, and unfolded. Chasms and vindication ruled. Frustration and finger pointing. What has this to do with animals? For those of us that work with animals, they are like kids. They sense how we feel. Our moods affect them. So, when this type of angst environment is created, the disturbance affects the creatures that we love. The lesson – stop the angst. It is not worth upsetting the animals. Nothing is. So, surrender. Not sure where this will go. But I am here righ...

cove slaughter

I am saddened and battling to understand people again. The cove dolphins are cordoned off, awaiting slaughter. Some being taken to dolphin facilities world wide. How do people stand there and do this? How do they sleep at night with those decisions in their head? Then again how do we all? Driving to a bird sanctuary yesterday I saw a cattle truck on its way to the abattoir. What is the difference? Then I saw a bearded vulture at the sanctuary. Only 320 of the left in the world and they are planning wind generators in their area – a certain death certificate. Here is a prayer – look into the eyes of an animal. Or a human. See them for the miracle that they are. Then make choices that are respectful and loving. As yourself – What would love do? I am so grateful that I am surrounded by animals. And so grateful that there is no effort required for me to care for them.

Touching Animal Souls

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