Love Sees Past….
Posted by Michelle Moquin on January 18th, 2009
I have always loved animals and it may sound strange or even cold-hearted when I say that my affinity for them is much stonger than my feelings for many humans. I’m not sure why. I just feel a need to protect and care for those that don’t have a voice in this human world.
Their love is so selfless…so unconditional…they are so nonjudgemental. They have no prejudices…one does not think that one is better than the other. Yes….there is an order…the food chain, but that is survival and has nothing to do with the differences between the beings. When it comes to killing, there is no hate…only pure animal hunger, brought on by the need to survive.
And in many cases (thanks to our technology), I have seen two animals love and admire each other in miraculous ways, that in some cases go against their nature and inspire us. The video above is one of these. Besides their four legs, they don’t have much in common, but what they do share is a loving companionship and genuine care for each other. Oh, how I wish that humans could be so loving and respectful of each other…be in awe of and embrace the differences instead repelling and pushing away.
Readers: Do you judge others because they are so different from you? How boring if we were all the same. We can not change each other but we can change our reaction to each other. How can you reach out to someone that is so different from yourself, and have a positive impact on their life today? How will you act today towards others that is different than your usual?
My usual is pretty open and accepting. And I need to get back to that. Lately…for me, I have been a bit frustrated in my life. Therefore I am losing my patience with others because I am impatient with myself. I expect a lot from myself, and lately I am expecting a lot from others that maybe is beyond their own aspirations. And of course, those that are closest to me get the brunt of it. I know…these actions/reactions are not fair and it doesn’t feel good to either party. I am aware and I am working on it by being present, getting conscious when I feel the frustration rise, and changing my reaction. It isn’t always easy…It takes effort….meaning, it takes the desire of wanting to be a better person combined with conscious action. It can be challenging, but hey I love a good challenge. :)
What effort will you make today? Want to share? Blog me. Otherwise…have a beautiful Sunday, and I’ll catch you tomorrow.
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January 19th, 2009 at 8:47 am
Hi Mischa,
My usual’ is exactly the same as yours : ) so when I start getting impatient or any other thing I have to take a look at what’s going on with me. I cut others more slack most of the time but I often hold myself to higher expectations, have to drop that and be more gentle with myself (your suggestion awhile back, hee hee) – that being said, if I or another are not having a positive effect on each other, it must become an ‘arm’s length’ relationship (if they stay in my life at all).
Luv, Zen Lill