learning from our pets -

Pet Therapy

posted in: Animals, Humor & Healing, Mind / Body Medicine | 0

Were it only to learn benevolence to humankind, we should be merciful to other creatures. ~ Plutarch I take our dog, Furphy, everywhere I go. He is a little Lhasa apso and gets all the hellos and greetings when we … Read More

Teachers

posted in: Relationships, Self-actualization | 0

When the student is ready, the teacher appears. ~ Taoist Saying The Sufi poet Rumi said, “Criticism polishes my mirror.” He taught me that everyone is my teacher. If you are trying to be a better human being, then look … Read More

God’s Lifelines

posted in: Animals, Relationships, Self-actualization, Spirituality | 0

“To mark a friend’s remains these stones arise; I never knew but one, and here he lies.” ~ Lord Byron The above quote is inscribed on a monument erected to Lord Byron’s dog, Boatswain. The epitaph describes the one whose … Read More