The love of humanity is always there
ingrained into our hearts and minds, but we must not overlook the animals that
share this planet with us. We would all
be in a sorry state if we did not have them in our lives.
Our pets are so dear to us and many have
actually saved our lives and are important factors in our survival and
wellbeing.
The animals that graze in our fields and
give us warmth in our clothing and furnishings also bring us nourishment in the
food that they provide.
The fish in the sea are a staple diet for
many people, who have been kept alive in the world around us. For this we are truly grateful and none of us
can afford to take them for granted.
We are as responsible for the upkeep of our
animals, as they are in bringing us all that we need to keep us warm and
satisfied.
Our feathered friends, whose songs we hear
regularly, sustain us when we have nobody to speak to. They respond with loving kindness if we feed
them when winters are long and harsh.
We are so blessed in so many ways and we
can never afford to take anything for granted, because when we do, that is when
species so often die out or are threatened.
We all share this planet together and
cohabit with these marvellous creatures.
We are a part of nature and all the wonderment that goes with it.
For many our pets are our greatest
treasures, because they know us so well and they try to please us in ways no
human could possibly do. Dogs and cats
have an innate sense that when we are ill they will not leave our side.
They wish to heal and protect us until we
are better. They sense illness in us
long before any visible signs are detected and their loving kindness makes us
feel better and they strengthen us to get well.
They have the wisdom of sensing their
owners when they are about to return home from work or an outside
activity. They wait patiently for our
return and are the ones first to greet us when we arrive back.
Their love for us is unconditional and
always will be. For many of us we would
be truly lost without their companionship and their love. Their only wish is to be accepted and treated
correctly. This at least we owe them as
they are our faithful companions for life.
We are all a part of this planet and we
must ensure that it remains safe, not only for our children, but for all the
animals and plant life who serve us as well.
Jenny Ayers
Monday, 30th December 2013
