Beneath Appearances

Dear Spirit to Spirit friend,

We all know this... and sometimes we can forget. That the outer appearance or presentation does not necessarily present a true picture of who someone is, animal or person.

With animals, the assumption that an animal's behavior always repesents who s/he is can be deadly. So many animals in shelters- especially dogs- are deemed "aggressive" and "unable to be rehabilitated" because of outer fear behaviors. Especially dogs of certain breeds.

This wonderful video about Martha and Mulan demonstrates beautifully how one person understood this and saw through the outer behaviors of a dog and embraced the possibilites that could open with love, kindness, and patience.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ahMTeIuzoM



May we always strive to see beneath outer appearances- to the beautiful Essence that is each animal. Offering kind and compassionate support and understanding can help animal become who they truly are... just like Mulan.

In Gratitude & Love, Joanna