Cosmic Mama

Torturing and killing animals is barbaric. I am a raw vegan. That means that I do not eat any animal products and don't cook my fruit and veggies. I know a lot of raw foodists and they have superior health, and have healed minor and major dis-eases. We do not have to consume animals' flesh for our health. We only do it because it gives our taste buds momentary pleasure.But animals are not different than we are. They have needs and desires, they suffer pain and sorrow. Because animals do not speak our language does not mean we have the right to treat them any way we want to. And, animals in our society are treated horrifically. We make their lives a nightmarish hell that you can't even imagine.In fact, even though I was vegetarian for years, I was completely unaware of the torture and hell that billions of animals go through for our sake...for the taste of meat, a fur coat, a fur collar or a fancy pair of leather boots or carseats. And, I'm guilty, believe me! But the more I learn, the more I can change. I believe we can raise the consciousness of America. I believe that, although most people prefer not to care, prefer to go along the way they always have, I believe that they are covering over their vulnerable heart. But, once most people actually see with their own eyes, hear with their own ears, the hell we put animals through, they will quickly give up the habits they have that exploit innocent animals.A few people I know are proud and contumacious regarding their lack of feeling for animals. They boast that they're not close to animals, as though animals are some kind of undeserving alien from another planet, somehow unconnected to themselves. Friends and family members who feel this way are hardening their hearts as a means of self-protection. After all, it's a horrendous shock to wake up one day and realize all the horrors that are going on right under your own nose, especially when you have been participating in them. The world is a very cruel place, but only so long as we remain ignorant of suffering, turning our heads and hardening our hearts.Please! Don't turn away from pictures of suffering animals in disgust. Let the message sink in. Let it go to your heart. Together we can change our archaic, unenlightened way of being in this world and create a world of true peace and kindness. At least, let it start with you. I love you. Namaste

Axel Munthe (1857-1949) “The wild cruel beast is not behind
the bars of the cage. He is in front of it.”

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OUR PRAYER
May all the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and the MahaSattvas of all the great spiritual traditions, bless our Sangha and help us to:
protect all creatures, great and small;
be a refuge for those who are hurting
emotionally and physically;
speak with a gentle tongue;
give with a generous heart;
listen with loving-kindness;
see with the eyes of compassion;
and hear the cries of those who ask for our help
and the silent cries of those too afraid to ask.
With our sincere intentions and prayers,
in whatever way we are able,
may we bring:
joy to those who are sad,
wellness to those who are ill,
peace to those in turmoil,
and light to all who are in darkness.

And may we realize the Perfection
of all beings' Buddha Nature,
including our own.

With these intentions,
practice!

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This woman is the Animal Angel. She sacrifices so much to free animals from death row, from shelters, to place them in loving homes. She so much deserves every little bit of help we can donate to her. Her dream is to get a house with a large yard where she can help even more animals to survive and thrive. Be compassionate and give to her, if you can.
That's Angelica she's holding. Angelica has been waiting a long time for her forever home and parents. Contact Elle by clicking on her picture!