KY and animals

[Guest guest]

Heidi,

 

My animals have taught me valuable lessons about healing and spirituality. I

agree with you in that they are more evolved than humans in many ways, and I

think they are waiting for us to catch up.

 

It was by following the animal path, serving the animals, that I found yoga.

I resonated with yogic philosophy--oneness of all creation, non-hurting,

non-harming. I recognized these Truths. I have always empathized with

animals, and I realize more and more how much we are alike--we are all

connected. Look at the web of life: what happens to one species affects all

others. My body literally aches when I see an animal mistreated or abused.

On the other hand, my spiritual practice has helped me become aware that

animals, like humans, have a path to follow and life lessons, and I cannot

control every situation. I have emotion-backed demands that everyone treat

animals the way I think they should be treated. I am learning to let go of

my attachments, which is difficult. However, I can live by example, treating

my animals with kindness and compassion, and I can do my best to educate and

create awareness. Teaching yoga is also a means to help animals and our

environment by raising the consciousness of our communities.

 

Sat Nam,

Pam/Nirmal

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Sat Nam Pam,

Profoundly stated. Thank You! Currently I live with 2 dogs 3 cats 2 geckos

and a baby crow. I rescue animals on a regular basis and struggle with the

issues you mentioned. I can't save them all but I will do what I can. They

say until you've loved an animal a part of your soul remains unawakened. I

know this is true because animals have opened my heart in ways that many

humans will never experience. Keep up the good work! Hope to see you at

Solstice.

Wahe Guru, Dev

Dharam Kaur (Dawn)