A key message for you...

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Know...

you are loved

always

and

without conditions!!

A heartfelt reminder...

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Remember how Loved you are...

Each day during this Easter Season

take a few minutes to look back over your day..

and bring to mind

all of the ways

large and small

you have been reminded of how loved you are!

Enjoy...



I know...But!!

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As we prepare to celebrate Easter

I see this precious chick in a whole new way.

 

My heart is broken after seeing a video

called "The Peaceable Kindgdom" yesterday at

a workshop at Rivier College.

 

The video presented graphic images of the treatment

of cows and chickens housed in "factory farms" here

in the United States.

 

Cruel, painful, horrible are a few of the words that came to mind as I watched through my tears.

These beautiful creatures give their lives

that we might eat...

and yet..

their sacrifice is not even honored or appreciated.

They are treated as objects...housed in a way

that insures large numbers, in a dark and overcrowded space,

so that their eggs and meat can be taken in as little time as possible for the cheapest over all cost!

And we think that our meat and our eggs

 are good and healthy?

I looked into the eyes of a terrified cow,

 being boxed in

and made ready for slaughter..

How is this healthy and good for ANYONE!! 

 

The frosting on the cake came when I remembered

something I saw just recently

 regarding pending legislation before congress.

A bill was being considered and may have already passed

that bans videos and pictures being taken at Factory Farm sites!!!!

The truth must come forth...

and the many creatures of our family

must be given the honor, protection

and sacred regard that they deserve.

They are giving their lives

that we might eat...

I know...

What stops us?

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The unique dark shading in each flower

has drawn my attention...

Each flower has it...

yet each in their own unique way..

I also love the soft edging

on each petal...

Why is it so easy to appreciate

differences in flowers..

and

more challenging to do so

with our sisters and brothers??

What  challenges me/us

to see

or not see

the gift and beauty in another?

Am I willing to name it..

and change?

Time Out..

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Feeling pulled in so many directions

and wanted to be in touch

with the vibrant

and gentle beauty

of our family members

in the natural world.

Thank you dear Family

for your vibrancy and peace.

A dream in process..and YOU?

Awakening to our ONENESS!

Respecting and enjoying our diversity...

Sharing our gifts and talents

especially with those most in need...

Re-connecting with Mother Earth

alone and with friends and family...

Taking time to STOP

for fun and relaxation....

 

For Me..

this is a dream in process...

What about you?

 

Hello Family...

Creator gave us to each other.

 Seeing this Mom

with all of her family,

reminds me that

"Our Family"

is much larger

than we realize.

So many Family Members,

bring us

the joy of song,

soft licks of Love,

gentle purrs of contentment,

loud barks of welcome,

and many

give their lives

that we might eat and be nourished.

We are so blessed..

Thank you Mom and little ones

I am so glad you are

Family!