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As the tide comes in

The supreme good is like water,
which nourishes all things without trying to.
-Tao Te Ching

One of the vets I often work with has told me that the clients we share become more accepting, open, and confident as they work with me. I think half my work is helping people to accept the place their animals are at and being open to whatever happens. Sometimes I wonder how much of these animals’ healing is from this acceptance and not just the acupuncture work I do.

When animals are old and sick, that is the time to cherish them and love them. We don’t have to make everything better. There is only so long we are all given here and that is not a problem we are supposed to solve.

Take the time today to stop for a moment and look upon those you love and who mean so much to you, fuzzy or non-fuzzy. We have but this moment, everything else is just a memory or a future worry.

Much of my work is with older animals and because of this I see many animals pass on. It is always so sad when I lose an animal I have worked with. I try to appreciate the way that I have been touched by being a part of their life. For a fuzzy being to have trusted me to help and included me in their family and circle of care opens my heart.

Think of people, places you have known
Sculpted out of sand
The tide’s coming in and we’re going nowhere
– Jason Webley

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2 Responses to “As the tide comes in”

  1. Erika Feuer Says:
    February 7th, 2009 at 9:16 am

    You lift my spirit every day! Thank you for your insight.

  2. Dianne Says:
    February 10th, 2009 at 3:13 am

    Your blog is like a breath of fresh air. Thank you for your thoughtful insight about the loving care of animals in all stages of age and health.

    “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
    ~Ghandi