Gratitude for our Animals
Over the past couple of weeks I have spent more time than is usual att my desk working on animal related projects.
During this time I have had my own four pawed support team with me. There have been moments when I have looked up
from my computer to see all four cats and dogs in the office, which has made me
smile and opened my heart wider, their loyalty and love is unending. Often I am aware they are adding their own
magic to my words, prompting me to think about something differently, encouraging
me to take a break by initiating playtime, which usually consists of throwing a ball at
me or in the case of the cats pouncing on one of the plants or sitting on any available paperwork. Even Sid the rooster contributes a well-timed doodle or
two, which is easy to hear with the windows open.
Animals so often prompt us to look at things in our
lives from another perspective, however, we may not always realise that is what they are
doing. They certainly encourage us to
take time out when we need it and are perhaps ignoring our own inner
knowing. They remind us to keep in
balance and initiate time outdoors at the perfect time to refresh and
re-energise both them and us, all we need to do is we acknowledge their wisdom. I find the presence of my animals and the wild birds outside while I am working brings
me joy and inspires me in so many ways.
Each day I give thanks for my beautiful animals, their
presence in my life, which I will never take it for granted. I ensure I take regular snap
shots in my mind of the happy times we share, perhaps some of which may seem
ordinary to someone else. Sharing our lives with these amazing souls is a privilege we are blessed with, our animals love and
accept us unconditionally, each one has a unique character and attributes that make them perfect and special. Our relationships with our animals are all different
and to be cherished. Many animals are
here to add love, magic and often healing to their family’s lives, be they
animal or human. Sometimes it is clear
to see the role an animal plays in their family unit, some make their humans
laugh with amusing antics when their life’s challenges appear, others provide
physical healing whenever a loved one is feeling unwell, cats may sit directly on
the affected area and dogs will regularly lie on their person’s feet or against
their animal friend if they are not well.
Perhaps you feel doubt about a decision you are making and catch sight
of your animal looking into your eyes and you immediately feel better and have
the courage to make a step forwards. Even
the animals who come into our lives for a short while often bring us many gifts. We
may even have to experiences loss and heart break but perhaps that leads to us becoming more
compassionate once we have healed enough we may even be able to be there for others to love and support them in their own difficult times.
I am so grateful to my many animal teachers over the years and the gifts
each one has gifted me. What a blessing to share a planet with so many loving and compassionate animals, who teach us
so much about unconditional love.
Please join me in lighting a candle for the Animal Kingdom
and thank them for the many gifts they bring.
You may also like to read the animal prayer. http://www.animaltranquillity.co.uk/animal-prayer.php
In : Animal Friends
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