The Gift of Compassion

Do you think you need a lot of free time or money to be able to give to others? Think again! If you are looking for a way to make a difference in your world, try practicing simple compassion. To do that, you have to open your heart and your eyes. Notice what’s going on around you. You will begin to see that you can offer the gift of compassion to any number of people in your community in an infinite number of ways. In Practice OK, so it sounds rather simple, doesn’t it? Of course, it’s not! It’s difficult to just start noticing the people around you. Especially in larger metropolitan areas where strangers rarely make eye contact much less speak to one another. It takes effort, [...] Read the full article »

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An animal haven – Brook Farm Animal Sanctuary

Who are they? Brook Farm Animal Sanctuary is a family run animal sanctuary where animals can live out their lives free from cruelty and neglect. The Sanctuary is in Wellingborough, UK and was opened up  in 2005 by a husband and wife team who have always been keen animal rights activists and follow a vegan diet. What does Brooke Farm Animal Sanctuary do? Brooke Farm Animal Sanctuary takes in homeless and neglected animals ranging from ex battery hens and pot bellied pigs, to cats and dogs. The aim is to rehome these animals, but if this is not possible Brook Farm will keep these animals and let them live the remainder of their lives in a natural and safe environment. They operate a no kill policy, unless it’s [...] Read the full article »

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Many causes, one focus: animal welfare I love animals, all animals. I have no understanding of people who would abuse animals in any way. My husband says, “If you want to know the true personality of someone, see how they treat their animals.” Because of my love for animals, I focused on The Animal Rescue Site as my Month of Giving cause for May. Many Ways to Help Animal Causes There are so many projects, causes, and charities that I didn’t [...] Read the full article » Posted 11 months, 3 weeks ago by Post a comment
The perfect day to make a difference Art is a way for artists to express themselves. Some people don’t create art, but can appreciate it, because they can relate to it. Others simply don’t like art. Everyone is different and that’s a good thing. People like to categorize others, but the truth is that everyone is unique and that’s what makes every single person so special. One thing we do have in common is the world we live in. Throughout the years [...] Read the full article » Posted 1 year ago by Post a comment
Animal Rescue Site promotes the welfare of pets and wildlife Imagine being a child who cannot yet speak and is not aware that the treatment they are experiencing is anything but normal. You are hurt, hungry, battered, neglected, but you have no advocate, no way to ask the perpetrators to stop hurting you. How would you feel? Animals experience these atrocities every day.  Like young children, they can’t speak for themselves. Animals live their lives from paw to mouth daily, taking only what they need [...] Read the full article » Posted 1 year ago by Post a comment
Community – simple ways to give From its verdant mountains, brightly colored florals, and sweet-smelling air to its warm frothy surf and magnificent golden sunsets, Kauai is the definition of beauty and is truly a unique place to live.  It’s no wonder that the people who live here are so willing to volunteer their time and skills to create and maintain a community that enriches and cares for the island and its inhabitants. In Hawai`i, there are so many worthwhile ways [...] Read the full article » Posted 1 year, 1 month ago by Post a comment
Pets problems and surrender Animal Surrender What with Christmas having been and gone just a mere month or so ago I expect that there are a lot of animal shelters that have been bombarded with unwanted animals.  The truth is it is not just at Christmas time that pets are handed over to shelters due to unforeseen circumstances. Statistics show that each year around 3-4 million cats and dogs are euthanized in American shelters alone. This is due to [...] Read the full article » Posted 1 year, 2 months ago by Post a comment
Hidden Heroes In today’s fast-moving world, no matter if we accept or deny it, all of us believe in miracles. But why do we believe? The answer is simple – we all want something special to happen in our ordinary life. Some people pray for someone they love to heal, for example, or to not let something bad happen. Nowadays, it comes as no surprise that there are loads of stories about super powers or heroes,  all [...] Read the full article » Posted 1 year, 2 months ago by Post a comment