Nourishment for the soul is found in the places and beings that speak to us without words. It’s the gentle, soothing caress of bliss. It’s the charged rush of pure joy. Feed your soul.
A recent weekend was remarkable for me in so many ways. I had the great pleasure of meeting some really wonderful people devoted to animal welfare. We all came together at BrightHaven, a Healing Arts Center for Animals in Northern California, in order to learn from one of the leading experts in animal Reiki, Kathleen Prasad. Our group of 14 was the most supportive collection of souls I’ve ever experienced. I felt safe to be me, which is saying a lot.
The animals were, of course, totally amazing and the greatest teachers of all. Lots and lots of cats. Several dogs. Quite a few chickens. A handsome and vocal rooster. A pair of ducks clearly madly in love with the resident goose. A pasture of horses. And a goat I’m sorely disappointed to not have met. But that’s just incentive to get back to the sanctuary soon.
The sanctuary. What a place. The energy and vibe was so peaceful, calm, and loving; It was quite different from anything I had ever experienced. From the moment I entered the first gate, walked through the garden, past the ‘birds’, and into a home that was literally the most incredible haven for animals I’ve ever seen, the energy was all about love and compassion. These animals and their caretakers are living life right.
Please consider sponsoring an animal at BrightHaven, making a donation, or purchasing from their wish list to help these remarkable people continue to provide care for so many animals in need. BrightHaven is a California 501(c)3 non-profit organization and your donations are tax-deductible. And if you get the chance to visit, do. Your soul will thank you.
To learn more about reiki work with animals, check out Animal Reiki Source. Kathleen’s website is packed with great information and is my go-to resource.
Namaste,
