"You cannot share your life with a dog...or a cat, 

and not know perfectly well 
that animals have personalities 
and minds and feelings...

we should treat them with respect" 

~ Jane Goodall

Can you imagine what life on earth will be like when we cultivate the reverence for creation that is a natural capacity in us?

I was going to write "if...if we cultivate reverence" But let's think "when." And let's act as if the time has come. Today.

Whether or not we enjoy being in a close relationship with animals or with people, let's choose to respect and be kind to all creatures, including the human animal. 

Love, reverence, compassion, hope, joy - let's harness them all.

For ourselves and for future generations,
Charlene
 

THE NINTH GIFT IS REVERENCE. 
May you appreciate the wonder that you are 
and the miracle of all creation. 
-  from The Twelve Gifts of Birth