Journal of Sacred Work

Days 28 & 29 – Universal Caregiving?

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   [Note: Due to the popularity of this entry, we are extending it one more day.]

   With all the stuff flying around on cyberspace, including the now-pervasive you-tube, it can be difficult to discern what's worth watching. Our regular contributor, Liz Wessel, sent me this link to one of the most touching, two-minute videos I've encountered. The stars of this video are an elephant and a dog. What do they have to do with caregiving? Take a look.

YouTube – The Animal Odd Couple

What does story this tell us about caregiving?

-Erie Chapman

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3 responses to “Days 28 & 29 – Universal Caregiving?”

  1. ~liz Wessel Avatar
    ~liz Wessel

    Sometimes pictures, and in this case a video, can tell a story better than the best-written article. Animals teach us the meaning of unconditional Love and acceptance. Additionally, these unlikely companions show us the meaning of friendship, loyalty, and trust. I think we humans get into trouble when we begin to analyze people and their motives through a fear based lens rather than opening our hearts and trusting Love.

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  2. Diana Gallaher Avatar
    Diana Gallaher

    I love this video. An elephant and a dog – bff. How do you explain it? It can only be LOVE.

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    Victoria Facey

    Oh, what a breath of fresh air!
    What I get from this story is that a bond can develop between all creatures. And, to think that normally the dog and elephant wouldn’t live in the same habitat – somehow they do here, and they appear to be comfortable in doing so.
    There’s so much we could learn from this example – love without boundaries.
    Liz, thank you so much for this beautiful, insightful story!

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