Today, more than ever before, life must be characterized by a sense of Universal responsibility, not only nation to nation and human to human, but also human to other forms of life. ~ Dalai Lama
This blog is dedicated to the “critter work” I do. Not the literary event production, not the writing, but rolling up my sleeves and getting down with animal kingdom, in an attempt to improve some four-footed lives and experience some very human joy. It’s the one thing I knew I would write about with regularity and without feeling forced about it. The thing I’d talk about all day if given the opportunity.
I’m told by friends who are practitioners of profound spiritual pursuits that I am singularly graced in this recent undertaking. Otherwise, they say, you can’t explain how in only two years and with zero experience I’ve been able to trap, fix and find homes for more than 15 cats. I am also told that I have some heavy hitters batting for me in the spirit guide realm, including Saint Francis, patron saint of animals.
I’m not sure what to believe – I’m no longer a churchgoer, and view Biblical history as mostly myth. But when I first started this work, and had some interesting and profound dreams about Francis, I did some reading. His story, his words, resonated deeply with me. What I do know is that this work has opened the eyes of my eyes, brought me joy, made me question my priorities.
I explained it pretty well, I think, in this piece for Spirituality & Health, which got more than 1,000 shares. http://tinyurl.com/mhql3y6 It was because of the reaction to that piece that I decided to create this blog.
May it open some eyes, as mine were opened, do some good… and perhaps entertain at the same time? 🙂
Bravo Jane!