Seeing With the Heart



"Seeing with the Heart" © 2018


                                   


“In their innocence and wisdom, in their connection to the earth and its most ancient rhythms, animals show us a way back to a home they have never left.”  

   ― Susan Chernak McElroy, Animals As Teachers And Healers


Animals have always been our best teachers. They demonstrate how to live in harmony and balance with nature, the best ways of relating to other animals and, most of all, how to love. One of the best animal teachers of love that I have experienced is Helen, a blind buffalo who is a resident of Lighthouse Farm Animal Sanctuary in Scio, Oregon. 



 

Helen and me exchanging a little love!



I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Helen at a fundraising party held at the farm several years ago where we were guided in painting a picture of her. Helen really loved all the attention she received from us, as she kept nudging us for one more gentle scratching of her nose. It was such a unique experience of being confronted with such sweetness from such a massive looking animal. It definitely altered my perception of believing that size has something to do with danger!


Painting at Lighthouse Farm


At Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary they believe that every individual, two-legged and four, has the right to freedom. Freedom from pain, freedom from fear and freedom from oppression.  And their sanctuary offers just that kind of freedom to over 250 non-human animals who have seen the very worst of humanity. It is amazing to see the profound ability of those animals to love and demonstrate such peace and trust, even after the tragedies that they have endured.

                     


As I walked through the barn, I noticed the unique sense of tranquility that the animals demonstrated.  It was also so interesting to see how all species lived together peacefully and appeared to have such trusting relationships with one another. 


The whole farm had a magical feeling that was probably created by the trust and compassion fostered there. The animals definitely know they are safe and loved.



At Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary, everyone is beautiful.  And when you feel beautiful, loving comes naturally!





Comments

  1. Lee Gerald YoungMay 19, 2021 at 10:04 AM

    A wonderful place that has a lot to teach us humans!

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  2. katturtleMay 19, 2021 at 10:16 AM

    Such beauty, thanks for sharing this experiences, pictures and painting!

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