The Secret Healing Power of Pets

Oprah’s Soul Series can be the first step you take to begin your journey of personal transformation. Each week, Oprah will sit down with leaders in the area of spiritual thinking. Various spiritual teachers and authors share their insights about matters of the soul. Oprah shares her own insights into her own life with listeners who are encouraged to “reflect on their own spiritual journeys.

Recently, Oprah sat down with Eckhart Tolle author of “The Power of Now” and “A New Earth,” to speak about “the power of living in the moment and about discovering your life’s purpose.” Eckhart mentioned how millions of people love their pets. He said this “is the only area where people realize they can relate and communicate to another being and that being is not judging them.” Pets will love you unconditionally. Eckhart is correct, pets love you know matter your circumstance or look. It does not matter if you are tall, short, thin, or fat. Your race and religion is not a factor. Whether you are rich and famous or not so rich and famous is of no concern to your pet. The list is endless. A pet is one the greatest and truest friends a person can have.

According to Tolle “people communicate and relate to their pets and experience a sense of freedom because they are not being judged. Animals are at a state prior to thinking; they are a simple, natural presence. When a human being is there, the human has moved beyond thinking and that’s the state of awareness. Both states are free of definitions and judgments.” Isn’t this the truth!

When we are with our pets we can be ourselves. No need to “wear a mask” or “false persona” to win over your pet. You do not have to flaunt how many degrees you hold, the kind of car you drive, or that you live in a multi-million dollar home. Of course, there is no reason that you have to do any of those things when you are around people. You could choose to be yourself. But, the ego likes to make its presence known.

Alas, in the end it does not matter how many material things you possess or how many times your written work was published. All of the egos out there are in for one rude awakening! Make a decision today to experience your awakening sooner than later. To purchase Eckhart Tolle’s “A New Earth” or “The Power of Now” visit Barnes and Noble. Purchase a copy today, start living tomorrow. While you’re at it, you may want to show your pet how much you love him or her by visiting Only Natural Pet Store. Fido may not need a new toy, but perhaps an all natural diet will benefit him!

Remember, You Take Yourself Everywhere

I flew out of Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Airport on March 20. OMG! It was another “Amazing Race” moment. I could have really used a pair of Skechers. I will be purchasing another pair, SOON!

Anyway, the line to go through security was a “slow” go and it “snaked” along the wall. Oh! Well. At least the line was moving. A security guard was reminding passengers to put “liquids” in the proper clear plastic bag. He also reminded us that this includes lipstick, lip gloss, lotion, etc…Uh! Oh! I forgot that I had my lip gloss and a “travel sized” lotion in my purse. So, I took a bag and put my two items in it. Funny! Will that “plastic bag” save you? Think about it. If you are constantly negative, whining, and complaining, that plastic bag will not save you. You take yourself everywhere, this means your “consciousness” goes where you go. Therefore, you will get back the energy that you put out. Always negative, then you can expect negativity to follow you everywhere. It’s that simple. You attract what you think about; aka law of attraction. Will you take that plastic bag with you when you are driving on the road? It’s just something to think about. [Read more…]

The Art of Letting Go

Often times I’ve heard “Let Go and Let God or Let Go.” Sometimes it is easier said than done. On the other hand, things happen in life that may make you say “I surrender.” That’s what I did the week of March 7. I decided to surrender, release, and relax. I have been obsessed with “changing my thoughts/changing my life and “carving out” a new life for myself in Arizona. Yes, I did say obsessed! Who knew! I was wound so tight and focused on my desires for my life that they were consuming me 24/7. Two specific topics are MONEY and CAREER!! Ok, I may as well throw in relationships. All I thought about 24/7 is “how will I bring in more money?” Will I be able to make money doing what I love utilizing my creative talents and abilities? I re-discovered my love of writing, especially creative writing. Will I be able to make money from my writing? What about making new friends? What about relationships; family, intimate, career, etc…? Too many questions… [Read more…]

The August of Cultural Explosion in Edinburgh, Scotland UK

It is my third time to The United Kingdom of Great Britain; specifically Edinburgh, Scotland. When August, the “hottest” month appears, it signals the beginning of the brilliant festivals that take place in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. Choose from the Art Festival, Festival of Spirituality and Peace, International Film Festival, Military Tattoo Festival, International Fringe Festival, International Festival, International Book Festival, and many more. If you enjoy art, meeting people, culture, craziness, and an overload of your senses, then Edinburgh is the place to be in August! [Read more…]