On Optimism…(and positive thinking)

No one should be told by another human being that their suffering is a gift. If someone comes to that conclusion on their own that is fine, but it's insulting and invalidating to be told your suffering is a gift when it's devastating your life. Our culture tells us everyday that we should never feel angry or pained when something bad happens. We are also blamed and held responsible for illness.

October 1, 2011

Saturday mellow

I used to do occasional "interspecies" love videos, which you can view here. This one today is quite remarkable! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u86BR85y-nA

October 1, 2011

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