The Wisdom of our young...

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I found this link on face book and I had to help it go more widely.  Listen as a young woman gives us a wake up call in claiming her future and the future of all our children!! (She speaks in English)

Been There..Done That...

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How many times have I tried to "bite off more than I could chew!"

It runs in the family!!

Need...or .....Greed?

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I recently received a letter from a group called "Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue"  The words "Stop The Meat Men" jumped out from the page.  Draft horses are considered to be very meaty and are bought at auction to be slaughtered. 

According to Gentle Giants, nearly 100,000 American horses are being trucked to Canada and Mexico for slaughter this year, with many being draft horses.  Their meat will be served on restaurant dinner tables in Europe and Japan.  There is no U.S. ban on horse slaughter!!   Three years ago the three remaining horse slaughter facilities were closed down at the state level due to public outrage.

"Efforts to pass the Equine Cruelty Act, which would have banned horse slaughter nation wide, died un-voted on in the Senate.  Furthermore, there are reportedly 12 states that are considering or working to pass legislation to allow the operation of horse slaughter facilities!!"

"The large draft horse breeds are especially sought out by the meat buyers, prized for their size as well as the fact that they are easy to fatten and have lots of muscle. Selling horses for meat is a lucrative and easy business, as horse meat is considered a delicacy  and is in high demand in countries like France, Belgium and Japan.

The above news was hard enough to take but my heart broke when they spoke of how the slaughter was  carried out! "Butchering in Canada and Mexico is a gruesome fate."  There is no USDA Inspector to supervise how the horses must be slaughtered.

"In Canada, the "captive bolt" method is not enforced for every horse, therefore, some may be slaughtered still conscious and struggling"   In Mexico, frightened horses are stabbed between their shoulders repeatedly until they drop to the ground bleeding, in pain and disabled."

Yes.. this is painful to read and I truly wonder... when will we humans  recognize and honor  the sacredness of all of the animals  and treat them accordingly.  When is enough..ENOUGH.. botth in the why we do something and the how?

Yes, there is Good News!!

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Some days it's hard to believe that there is any such thing as GOOD news!  I am realizing that Good News is definitely available...I just have to take a little time to find it!  Good News can even come out of very difficult circumstances!

 All to often Good News is in my face...but I am blind to it because I don't take the time to really see it. I also take Good News  for granted rather than see it for the gift and blessing that it is!  A safe home...a healthy body...good sight and hearing.. a thoughtful service provider...a patient driver...thoughtful deeds by both loved ones and strangers...just to mention a few of the "taken for granted" gifts.

What does it take for us to truly see the Good News that is all around us?   For the rest of this month let's open our eyes and ears to all the Good News available to us, and  enjoy the uplifted spirits as we take in  the positive energy!

By the way...We can BE Good News as well...What is stopping us!!! 

All of me...

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I love this picture as it reminds me that beauty has its light and dark side..the beauty of the blossom and the sting of the thorns.  Both are a part of the whole.  Thank you for reminding me dear flower that my beauty also has its shadow side, and that this darker side is part of the fullness of who I am as a human being.

I don't always want to recognize or even acknowledge my ego self speaking forth in my judgements, my assumptions, my arrogance, my projections, my procrastination or my talking to much rather than listening!  All is a part of me and when I can acknowledge and accept them, I can also choose to limit their impact in my life and in the lives of others!

Loving support needed...

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Please take a few minutes to send love and prayer energy to all Beings in the path of Hurricane Irene, and ask Sisters Water and Wind, in their stirrings and movement, to do only what needs to be done for the health and benefit of all beings!

At the same time may we also remember all affected by the earthquake in Peru!!  Our Family definitely needs our care and support today!!  Thank you.

Light your fire..

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The golden fire of a setting sun breaks through the darkness of night!  What is it that ignites your fire, your passion...your deepest love? 

What one thing would you speak out on...?  stand up for?  Speak to people about from your heart?

What if we each shared with each other our "heart felt passion"....?  What a gift we would give to each other!
What a difference we could make in our world...!! 

The darkness of negativity, cynicism, criticism and depression is changed when we share the fire of our love with each other!  The little things matter... a smile, a gentle touch, a thoughtful word....AND

What if we expanded our light by sharing "the passion of our heart".? 
Your love of healthy eating can change lives....
Your love of children can change lives...
Your ability to speak more than one language can change lives...
Your love of music and dance can heal and bring new life....
Your love of travel can open the hearts of those who fear unknown cultures and  different life styles...
Your love of sports can bring hope and new understanding by bringing folks together toward a shared goal...
Your appreciation and respect of those with special needs, can shine the light of giftedness where many see only loss and lack of ability...
Your love of art and painting can gift others with the ability to see more clearly the vibrant beauty of which they are a part...
Your love of debate can offer insights on critical issues...especially for those whose voices are not heard...
Your love of gardening can bring a renewed understanding and appreciation for Mother Earth and all the creatures who feed and sustain us on a daily basis,
Your love of animals can help us to appreciate and respect all beings for the gifts that they share that we may be unaware of..

Let your light shine...ignite the fire of your passion and know the difference you can and will make for yourself and all of your family in the web of life.