Are you an animal activist? Do you love and defend animals at all costs? Do you rescue, care for and educate others about animals in need?
If yes, then you must be smiling on the outside, while your heart is breaking on the inside.
Many people I know are doing this right now, and it's killing them!
Almost four years ago, I read an incredibly sad post on Facebook. It was about a women, who I did not know. She had taken her own life that day.
The whole reason it grabbed my attention was of course, why was she so unhappy that she did this?
What could have been going on, that would make her want to end her life?
I was compelled by this poor soul, and felt that her life did mean something, as everyone's life does.
When I read through the comments, what I immediately noticed, was that she had been an animal activist. She had tried and had succeeded at helping many animals, at the expense of her own life.
The comments revealed that when she no longer had the strength to help ALL the animals in need....she saw only one way out. I think that way out was to end her own pain.
I read how she had lived very simply and sacrificed all that she had to help needy animals.
Even to the point of not having a way to pay for heat in her modest little home.
Fours years later, this women's story still breaks my heart.
Why did this have to happen. There is help out there.
I think most animal activists face their fears alone and without much compassion or empathy.
They have such a difficult journey in this world, without ready help or kindness from others.
Yes, the world is beginning to look at animal cruelty with fresh eyes, and we are seeing more and more animal heroes and rescuers. They are beginning to get the praise and positive attention they deserve.
Maybe next time you see a rescue at your local pet store, stop and listen to what they have to say, pet the dog they are fostering and tell them what an awesome thing they are doing. Thank them for rescuing! It will mean the world to them.
Let your kids ask them questions and gush over all the precious pets looking for a forever home.
After all, in a world of electronics, games, television and movies, the real action is happening everyday in our homes and on the streets. In real time, in real life.
Compassion, kindness and empathy are more important than what we wear, drive, or live in.
Remember this, saying one kind word to a person who is struggling, can have the power to change that person's whole day!
Maybe it will even help her to smile on the INSIDE.
In memory of Lisa Myer. May you have found the peace in Heaven that you were looking for here on earth, with your angels by your side.
If yes, then you must be smiling on the outside, while your heart is breaking on the inside.
Many people I know are doing this right now, and it's killing them!
Almost four years ago, I read an incredibly sad post on Facebook. It was about a women, who I did not know. She had taken her own life that day.
The whole reason it grabbed my attention was of course, why was she so unhappy that she did this?
What could have been going on, that would make her want to end her life?
I was compelled by this poor soul, and felt that her life did mean something, as everyone's life does.
When I read through the comments, what I immediately noticed, was that she had been an animal activist. She had tried and had succeeded at helping many animals, at the expense of her own life.
The comments revealed that when she no longer had the strength to help ALL the animals in need....she saw only one way out. I think that way out was to end her own pain.
I read how she had lived very simply and sacrificed all that she had to help needy animals.
Even to the point of not having a way to pay for heat in her modest little home.
Fours years later, this women's story still breaks my heart.
Why did this have to happen. There is help out there.
I think most animal activists face their fears alone and without much compassion or empathy.
They have such a difficult journey in this world, without ready help or kindness from others.
Yes, the world is beginning to look at animal cruelty with fresh eyes, and we are seeing more and more animal heroes and rescuers. They are beginning to get the praise and positive attention they deserve.
Maybe next time you see a rescue at your local pet store, stop and listen to what they have to say, pet the dog they are fostering and tell them what an awesome thing they are doing. Thank them for rescuing! It will mean the world to them.
Let your kids ask them questions and gush over all the precious pets looking for a forever home.
After all, in a world of electronics, games, television and movies, the real action is happening everyday in our homes and on the streets. In real time, in real life.
Compassion, kindness and empathy are more important than what we wear, drive, or live in.
Remember this, saying one kind word to a person who is struggling, can have the power to change that person's whole day!
Maybe it will even help her to smile on the INSIDE.
Hi Marianne, beautiful beautiful post It put tears in my eyeswow really emotional and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThere is one typo : women instead of woman I think.
Hugs to you my sweet friend
Thank you so much! Whoops! I hate when I make a typo!
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