Animal Emotions and That Icky Sticky Fear

 “Lacking a shared language, emotions are perhaps our most effective means of cross-species communication. We can share our emotions, we can understand the language of feelings, and that's why we form deep and enduring social bonds with many other beings. Emotions are the glue that binds.” ― Bekoff   Ants teach.  Earthworms make decisions.  Rats …

Continue reading Animal Emotions and That Icky Sticky Fear

Looking at Fear

Note: This was written four years ago, but the wonderful thing about overcoming our fears is this:  Practicing self empowerment is still relevant for global and personal circumstances we encounter today.  One person's empowerment leads to world empowerment; We are One. May 2016 The enemy is fear. We think it is hate; but, it is …

Continue reading Looking at Fear

Thank you.

“The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.” –Dalai Lama This is a shout-out to you.  A huge, sincere thank you to you. Today is all about you. It's National Pet Parent Day!  Yep.  I have to admit that I laughed when I realized this and thought, "Every day is …

Continue reading Thank you.