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Honoring Animals,
Nature, and Spirit
by Sara Victoria
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love all of Doreen Virtue's books. She is truly a loving spirit and a pure
channel. Although she is best known for her angelic messages, she is
actually a Universal Communicator, which means she can communicate with
the spirits of all life forms.
In her book,
"Healing With the Fairies," Doreen wrote something has has
always stayed with me. The Nature Angels, also known as Fairies, told her
that animals and plants are happy to serve the Greater Good. They told her
that most animals and plants don't really mind being used for service or
for food. What they feel so very sad about is how they are mistreated and
devalued by most humans.
Most of us
want to feel that our lives have meaning, and that we have contributed
something for a greater cause. Animals and plants feel that way, too. Like
us, they want to be appreciated for who they are and the service they
give. Just like we do.
If animals
are treated kindly during life, and honored during death, then they will
naturally impart love, health, and blessings upon those who partake of
them. Sadly, as it is, most of us are actually ingesting fear and pain
when we eat, especially when we eat meat. It doesn't have to be this way. It
wasn't meant to be this way. Native Americans knew the truth of
this, and honoring animals and Nature was a very important part of life
for them. Many Native Americans and other indigenous peoples are
remembering their heritage, and they are teaching the world ways to live
in harmony with our Earth.
Some of us
choose to live more consciously than others. But we all know the
difference between kindness and cruelty. And each of us can make a huge
difference in our world by making small adjustments in our habits. We can
begin here and now, as easily as making a choice, to make this a Kinder
World.
Here are
some simple things each of us can do. You can just start with one or two,
and then add others as it feels right to you. Every little bit
helps.
Simple things we can each do for our world and our bodies
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Buy
organic as much as possible. It's better for the Earth, the
insects (such as bees and butterflies), the birds, the animals, your
body, and your Spirit.
Note: I recently watched a PBS special on honey bees. Even
though, in many areas, they are disappearing at a rapid rate, they are
actually thriving where flowering crops are tended with organic
practices. This is so important, for all of us. Without the bees, the
trees will not be able to bear fruit. We can help them survive by
doing this one thing.
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Support
Humane Farming. Buy organic meat products, and cage-free eggs.
Usually, organic farmers treat their animals much better than factory
farmers. PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is a
wonderful resource for information about companies that are
animal-friendly. Please support those who CARE, so that others will
also incorporate these good practices.
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Buy
eco-friendly products, such as natural cleaning products that
don't contain lots of chemicals. Seventh Generation is just one
company that produces many good products for the home, including
dishwashing and laundry detergents, that can be found in most
stores.
The fairies told Doreen that all of the chemicals and poisons being
poured into our Waters are alarming. They plead for all of us to use
natural cleaning
agents--this is so much more important than we think it is. And it's
so simple to do.
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Use
natural fertilizers and natural pest control in your yard. When
possible, recycle and, if you have a yard, learn to make compost. It
is easy and fun!
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Eat
healthy, natural foods. Read the labels. Many people are unaware
that most ice cream, for example, is full of chemicals. Buy the
natural products, and you'll feel so much better! Usually, the less
processed a food it, the better it is for you.
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Don't
drink bottled water, or at least greatly reduce the bottled water
you drink. Please read this short article: Just
Say No To Bottled Water
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Choose
To Be Kind. Be kind to your pets, your plants, your family, your
friends, your co-workers, and your Self! Kindness is healthy!
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Smile
and laugh often. The angels tell us that the pollution from
negative thinking around our planet is just as harmful as the chemical
pollution. By being positive and kind, you are sending out healing
energy.
Tip It is much easier to be positive if you limit the
negativity you allow into your life. Just imagine if, for
entertainment, you read only inspirational books, and watched only
inspirational movies. How much brighter would your attitude be?
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Sing!
Even if you sing just for you! The vibrations from singing are very
healing--that's why so many religions have hymns and chanting as part
of their daily routines. Plus, it's fun!
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Please
teach your children to be kind to animals. When you are at a park,
don't let your children throw rocks at birds. Don't let them chase the
birds, and don't allow them to hit the trees with sticks and stones. I
can't count how many times I've gone out of my way to ask kids to stop
these kinds of activities, while their parents stood by without saying
a word. Please explain to your children that animals and trees are our
friends, and they deserve our kindness. We depend on them, and they
depend on us.
When your children are full of energy, encourage them to run and play
tag, or do other harmless and fun activities, such as a building
project or gardening project. You could encourage them to take up a
hobby that requires exercise as well as sensitivity, such as
photography. There are many constructive and fun ways to use energy.
All they need is a little guidance to point them in the right
direction.
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Start
asking for Divine assistance with everything you do, and ask blessings
for everyone around you. The angels want to help, and they
can accomplish much in a short amount of time.
Many of us feel so burdened by life, that we aren't able to make much
progress. Doreen Virtue tells us that Heaven is full of
"underemployed angels" just waiting for us to call upon them
for assistance. They can't help unless we ask. So ask, and be grateful
for your blessings, whatever they may be. And then, when you feel
inspired to take an action, take it.
Often times, our minds or our friends will try to talk us out of
things, for whatever reason. It can be out of habit, or jealousy, or
because they truly think they know best. But only You know what is
right for you. Inspiration and heart-felt feelings are the way the
angels and Spirit guide us to right action, and they are cheering us
on every step of the way! They are so happy when we actually LISTEN.
So, tune out all the chaos, and tune IN the Voice of Peace, Love,
Hope, and Faith. When you do, things start working in wonderful ways.
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Be in
Nature as often as you can. She is the most healing influence on
Earth. When we are kind to Nature, we help her to be kind to us.
About the Author
Sara Victoria is the author of The Lady of Ravenwood,
a mystical and transformational novel that many are enthusiastically
comparing to both Jane Eyre and The Matrix.
The Lady of Ravenwood is a story on many levels. It is a story of
healing, spiritual awakening, and liberation. It is a story of love. It is a
journey from darkness into Light. To read excerpts, see a YouTube video of
the novel, and download the first 5 chapters for free, see
The Lady of
Ravenwood.
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