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Jun 17, 20152 min read

What happens when you combine yoga and dogs?

I just got back from our 2015 SARA retreat at the gorgeous Ratna Ling Retreat Center; what a wonderful, inspiring and relaxing time! We...

Jun 17, 20158 min read

4 Ways That Reiki Can Help Shelter Animals

Reiki is an easy-to-use practice that complements both conventional and holistic approaches. Reiki translates from Japanese as “spiritual...

Jun 17, 20155 min read

Compassion Fatigue and Animal Rescue: How Reiki Can Help

1. Animal Reiki = compassion. Those of us with a passion to help shelter/sanctuary animals know what difficult work it is. On the one...

Jun 15, 20153 min read

How to help California’s wildlife threatened by the drought

Living in Northern California, I can tell you the drought has been really difficult on everyone this year—not just the state’s 40 million...

Jun 10, 20153 min read

7 revolutionary life lessons I learned from Jane Goodall

I’ve mentioned before that Jane Goodall is one of my heroes; I’m constantly in awe and inspired by her tireless work to help animals and...

Jun 8, 20153 min read

5 mainstream myths about meditation, debunked

First, the good news: Meditation has risen in popularity in the U.S. in recent years, with more people experiencing the wonderful...

Jun 3, 20152 min read

3 reasons every child should spend time with animals

Every time I see a black-and-white sheltie dog, I think of my first dog Muffett. She was the best! We did everything together as kids....

Jun 1, 20152 min read

The amazing ways farm animals are inspiring change

I just spent a wonderful weekend teaching animal Reiki at Chenoa Manor, a farm sanctuary in Avondale, Pennsylvania. The animals (and...

May 27, 20153 min read

8 easy activities that are good for the soul

Living with intention. Living joyfully. I try to connect with these ideals every day, though some days I’m more successful than others....

May 24, 20153 min read

A simple meditation for those affected by war

On this Memorial Day, I am thankful to live in the place I find most beautiful in the world: Northern California. I am grateful for the...

May 20, 20152 min read

6 easy ways to inspire more gratitude today

Forbes recently did an article on the seven scientifically proven benefits of gratitude—among them, feeling healthier, a boost in...

May 18, 20153 min read

3 reasons animals make the best meditation teachers

Can I admit something to you? It isn’t always easy for me to meditate. There are so many “human” challenges that can trip me up—an...

May 13, 20152 min read

7 things you need to know about the ivory trade

Elephants are amazing, beautiful creatures. This is something I’ve always felt deep inside my heart, but I never truly understood it...

May 11, 20153 min read

What happens when we honor farm animals as teachers?

Those of us who love dogs and cats have experienced the many gifts to our lives they bring us. But what if farm animals, too, had many...

May 6, 20152 min read

3 tips for finding more peace in your day

Have you ever noticed your days, weeks and even months sometimes slip away without you even noticing? That’s a sign you’re moving too...

May 4, 20152 min read

15 warning signs you like animals better than people

They don’t argue back, they’re wonderful listeners, they love cuddles, and they never lose enthusiasm for seeing you at the end of a long...

Apr 30, 20152 min read

A special meditation for the animals of Nepal

I want to take a few moments today to offer my thoughts and blessings to the people and animals affected by the recent earthquake in...

Apr 27, 20152 min read

13 amazing quotes about animals from your favorite celebrities

I absolutely love it when celebrities speak out about animal rights and causes; their fame allows them to bring crucial attention to...

Apr 22, 20153 min read

Expand your state of mind to help your animal

“Judge nothing, you will be happy. Forgive everything, you will be happier. Love everything, you will be happiest.” ~Sri Chinmoy Through...

Apr 20, 20154 min read

10 simple ways to help animals this Earth Day

Happy Earth Day! What are your plans for tomorrow? I would like to remember the animals this Earth Day, so that inspired me to put...