Blessings Dear Ones.
I know this newsletter comes quite shortly after my first one, but it comes in the spirit of this weekends Holistic Day at the Animal Welfare on Saturday. For those who dont know about it, this is the second Holistic Day to take place at the Animal Welfare Society in Port Elizabeth. Last time we had a variety of stalls selling a range of things such as books, crystals, tri-vortex products, animal chews and toys, fresh veg (and mushrooms so big you could almost wear them on your head, haha), incense, art by Maristha (http://spiritualart.weebly.com) , jewelary and natural skin care products. There were also Tai Chi and yoga demostrations, a labyrinth, and Michelle did fair amount of animal communication. Tomorrows Holistic day welcomes Lucinda with her Angel Readings and couple of other new stalls.
The focus with these days is of course on the animals. We are not here only to learn and serve humanity, but all beings on Earth, and with the Holistic we are doing our bit in service of the Animal Kingdom. Not only has AWS been experiencing serious financial difficulty, but the animals that find thier way there are in dire need of Love. In having events such as this on site, we open the door a little wider for people to come visit the animal, take them for a walk, and possibly even adopt one or two, providing them with the Loving home they deserve.
So if you haven't already guessed it..the focus of this weeks email is surrounding animals.
Animals provide us with very important lessons, and as i'm sure we've all experienced, they often sense dis-ease within ourselves and offer healing energy and comfort exactly where and when we need it. People have for many years recommended interaction with animals to curb depression, to bring calmness, cheerfulness, and even aid with the development of autistic children. Its quite easy to see how precious and important these creatures are when we realize the positive effect they have on humans.
Attached is a little something i found on the net a while back which you should find interesting to read....
Continuing from the last newsletter and the issue of service, i suggest that before ending your meditations, whether they be individual or group, you spend some time on healing the Earth or sending healing energy to places that are in need.
Planetary Service Work: Healing the Earth
This golden key has been a commitment to healing the Earth through both spiritual methods and positive action. I frequently end individual and group meditations by focusing on healing the Earth, humanity and all of creation. We do this by sending Light and energy around the globe to people, cities and countries that need help. Use all spiritual methods, including the power of prayer, light, sound, visualization and affirmation. And take action by getting involved in environmental causes. An aspect of this work is a commitment to keeping abreast of world affairs.
(Golden Keys to Ascension and Healing by Dr Joshua David Stone)
So keeping to the focus of animals here... why not look at directing healing energy, Love, and positive thoughts at organizations such as Animal Welfare Society, Cat Care, Save-A-Pet, where so many animals are finding themselves after traumatic experiences or just being abandoned. Make a stand against issues and businesses that contribute to global warming and mass deforestation. Note that issues such as these are not only affecting land ecosystems, but those of the sea as well. Whaling and shark finning are also a big issue, and reefs are suffering with the amount of pollution and increase in sea temperature, which in turn causes entire ecosystems to go out of balance.
Remember the interdependence of all things.. here is a short piece out of the Dalai Lama's How to See Yourself as You Really Are
Dependent-Arising and Realism
The theory of dependent arising can be applied everywhere. One benefit of applying this theory is that viewing a situation this way gives you a more holistic picture, since whatever the situation is - good or bad- it depends on causes and conditions. An event is not under its own power but depends on many present causes and conditions as well as many past causes and conditions. Otherwise it could not come into being. When you think from this viewpoint, you can see much more of the whole picture, and from this wider perspective, you can see the reality of the situation, its interdependence. With the help of this relational outlook, the action that you take will be realistic.
So we see all things are linked, and so all current affairs are linked too. As one gets worse, it has an affect on other issues, often increasing their magnitude and intensity. But on the flip side, proper attempts and actions to solve one issue, to help those involved, you affect other issues as well. Good intention and action for one cause will somehow aid in another as well.
A simple example could be here, with our work to help animals in some way, we also come together as people, uniting against a common cause, and gradually dissolve the seperation between us. As this happens, communication improves, we accept and Love each other, we grow together. Now that we all become strong together, so our ability to manifest positive change grows, allowing us to address more issues, on a larger scale, and so bring even more people together.
In the last newsletter we saw how , as an individual, simple acts of kindness can have incredible effects. Together we are capable of even greater things. So I hope to see many people come together at things such as this Holistic day, dropping all judgement and ego, and working together to make Life more pleasant for these animals.
The Holistic day is tomorrow, 6 December 2008, starting at 10:30 and running until 15:30. I hope to see you there.
My Love to you all
Your Brother in Light
Ryan | |
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