4-10-23
Oct 4 is the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi and World Animal Day.
The stories & prayers of St Francis where he mediated on behalf of a wolf and addressed all natural elements as brothers & sisters resonated deeply with me.
Through him I learnt that for good to manifest, every intention needs to come from a place of peace & humility, not judgement.
Since 2007, I’ve been trying to observe 4 Oct by doing something special related to him & animals.
Today I feel blessed to spend time at an animal shelter and to light butter lamps at a tibetan buddhist temple.
As the day draws to a close and with Krishna Das’ chants filling up my living space, may I return this favour that has been so generously bestowed on me, by wishing everyone the Peace of St Francis of Assisi and Kindness to Self & All Animal Beings. ❤️🙏😊
Lisa Ong 
I believe the reason for my life and to be born into this world was/is to be a steward/caretaker of animals. At this stage in my life, I have 4 Miniature horses, 1 Miniature donkey, 4 cats, and 5 dogs. We’d love to add Nigerian Dwarf pygmy goats, another Mini donkey, and ducks to our farm, one day, too. Your writing regarding St. Francis resonates deeply within me; St. Francis’ love of animals and care for them has always spoken to my heart and soul. Kind regards, ~ Chelle
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