there is something truly special about animals, be it cat, dog, horse, duck, rabbit, bird, fish… or wilder ones like tiger / lions / penguins…

we can only communicate with them via our hearts, yet the bond can be very strong.

it is certainly healing and heart warming to see not only human can bond with so many different species, but how various animals can become great friends despite their very different in size / nature : dogs and cats, dogs and duck, cat and horse…

thanks to all pet owners, the stories they shared online are big “medicine” for me esp. during very challenging times.

they remind me the brighter side of humanity/ animal kingdom, to show that love and compassion is possible across species as long as we give our hearts.

loving kindness is our true nature. only too many of us have been conditioned to form a big ego, that always separates, wants to be superior, “better”, ….

the world will certainly become a better place when more of us connect with our true nature more often. animals are here to help. be kind to them, and we shall all reap a more harmonious world.

Blessings be to All

Namaskar

Sat Nam Deep I

every time my daughter and i saw animals being kept in cages our hearts hurt a lot.

they either look very hopeless / deadened; or still try hard to escape.

the worst being these animals are kept in very small cages and are visited by very few people, making their sacrifice of freedom even less worthwhile.

the look of that hornbill stayed with me for a long time. it turned its head parallel to the floor to look up directly at the sky / sun, unmoved, seemingly a silent protest against lost of freedom / a desperate call for being freed… its colour fades, its partner hiding in shades, did not even want to come out..

even if there is a need to keep animals in captivity, at least we should provide them with better environments.

walk in aviary might be a better choice . at least various types of birds can co-exist in a much bigger space with greater and closer human contacts.

to single out one / a few species and keep them in a small cage is almost criminal. animals have their basic right to be free, too. they certainly deserve much better treatment while “imprisoned” .

may all be freed, may humans have greater consciousness and respect for all other creatures, so that we can co-exist joyfully, peacefully…

Blessings be to all!

Namaskar

Sat Nam Deep I

Oh dear lovely cows near Po Lin Monastery, how amazing creatures u are!

u live your own leisure pace despite the world is spinning fast;

u keep eating grass undisturbed despite people around u keep yelling, posting, taking photos, looking, touching…

u gather in big group lying / sunbathing / resting in peace near busy bus stops..

i admire your existence. thank you for teaching us

non-reaction;

that we can be at ease under challenging circumstances;

that we can co-exist with another very different species;

that we can honor our own nature and be ourselves despite the rest of the world is very different…

may more of us see the holiness in u so we will stop doing harm to your fellow comrades who are not as lucky as you are.

May u all live long, have fun, enjoy the wonderful mountain, excellent air quality… and be our forever inspiring dear friends.

Namaskar

Sat Nam Deep I

these little creatures are truing amazing. so small, yet so clever, brave, agile, .. and managed to connect with human so well.

me and my daughter always enjoy feeding them when they come close for foods. sometimes they sing from a distance before coming closer on the floor to look at you! hahaahah. a very innocent childlike gaze that one cannot resist!

after a while when their trust increased with an human, the little birds are willing to come even closer. to look into the their little eyes up close is such an incredible rewarding experience.

they certainly have very high intelligence as well. i have seen birds previous trapped in a cafe learnt to find ways in and out over time.

It always gives me great pleasure to interact with/ simply look at these wonderful beings, one of the gentle wild species that managed to co-exist so well with human in cities.

Thank you so much for your existence, and all the joy / liveliness / sanity… u bring. u always remind me of abundance, that we don’t need much to survive, there is enough for all, the Universe will care for all creations…. we can all put down our armors and relax a bit.

Namaskar

Sat Nam Deep I

A calm friendly dog is surely therapeutic. While there are many dogs in our neighborhood, they all seem to be a bit hyper active!

that’s why to be greeted with much openness/ trust / friendliness .. at the first encounter by a big black and white 4-year-old by a lotus pond is something very honorable.

no wonder they are human’s best friends. no words, simply shown their love with body language, the way they smell / look at you, allowing u to pat…

thank you for your existence, dear friend, to stay with us despite some human might still treat u not so well unconsciously.

best wishes to us all

Namaskar

Sat Nam Deep I

i bow to you for your forgiveness, resilience, bravery, trust, curiosity, love… towards a not very conscious species called “human”

you have demonstrated how it is possible to live with dignity, ease, even joy / pride in a not very ideal setting.

may you all be freed, one way or another, very soon, for all the wonderful work you have done here this life.

Namaskar

Sat Nam Deep I