tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325887162009-02-23T22:18:03.756-08:00"What Animals Can Teach Us about Spirituality: Inspiring Lessons of Wild & Tame Creatures" by Diana L. Guerrero is taking people from all over the world on an armchair safari. Join readers in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, India, and Germany in a grassroots adventure into the animal kingdom.Ark Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10343436356064713894noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32588716.post-49724239137013168872008-08-28T16:08:00.000-07:002008-08-28T16:09:47.887-07:00

I haven't posted anything in a while so I thought I'd add a few blogs, articles, and photos I have come across. Love the chihuahua photo!Animal Spirituality - Naha, Japan: Conan, a male chihuahua, mimics Buddhist priest Joei Yoshikuni at Jigenin temple. Visitor numbers at a Buddhist temple in Japan have increased by 30 per cent since a praying dog began attending daily prayers. ...Dressage in the

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Okay, here is another slide show for you to enjoy...pictures speak louder than words so enjoy the Haute Dog Easter Parade:

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I don't usually cross post but thought you might be interested in this...Leaving town for a few days always takes its toll as I try and catch up. I have the video and photos now downloaded for you but still have to edit and get them up for you. I did post a short teaser over at http://www.arkanimals.com if you want to read and take a quick look.In the meantime, here is a nice slideshow by one of

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Just a note to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year...and Happy Holidays to those of you who celebrate with different traditions!

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For those of you with pets, here are a few Thanksgiving pet safety tips. I hope that you are celebrating all the blessings in your life today and remembering the long list of things that you are thankful for.

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There is a legend that is said to have taken place in ancient China. The villagers received orders to build a shrine for the emperor. If they could meet the deadline, the local governor would reward them handsomely. The location chosen for the shrine had a well, so the villagers needed to fill it up before construction could take place. One of the first things they did was to bring in a donkey

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I wanted to invite you to listen in on my interview with Animal Tails Radio this Friday out of WGNU in St Louis. The air time is 11:15-11:45am Central Time but you can click here to listen via streaming audio.

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Pet services are expanding as pets become more valued members of our families, neighborhoods and communities. Although pet groups are a bit more conservative when it comes to alternative methods of pet care--pioneers are reaching out to them.When I first began doing Reiki for animals, only pet owners who were on the spiritual path were open to it. Today that has changed and I thought you would

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You can say any fool thing to a dog, and the dog will give you this look that says, "My God you’re RIGHT! I NEVER would’ve thought of that!" Dave BarryAnimals in the wild survive by paying attention to their surroundings. They are sensitive to changes in the weather, conditions, and to the presence of other creatures. Pets have been selectively bred so that they can live with man. Amiable

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I don't think I shared the story of an event where I was speaking to a bunch of new age students. During my discussion, one person raised her hand to ask a question. She prefaced it with this story:We were on vacation in a beautiful lush area and each morning I took the time to stroll and take in the sights. One morning as I ambled down the trail of the forest, I spotted a peacock. We both

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I found this article by Meredith May about some of the new pet trends. I think we need to find middle ground but the progress is a good one when compared to how we used to treat animals (and still do in some cases). Let me know what you think by leaving a comment on the blog!

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It has been some time since I've been able to post on the blog due to some glitch. Today I discovered that I was featured in the Christian Science Monitor article on Book Expo AmericaUnfortunately they used an old picture of my hat...for those of you who have not seen it the photo above is courtesy of photographer Mary Bloom and is this year's model!

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Well, I am currently in New York at the big Book Expo America and just find out a feature story appeared in California about my books, including the new Blessing of the Animals check it out online.

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Most people think animals are a blessing according to author and animal trend watcher, Diana L Guerrero. The California scribe also says that the fur flies over some ceremonies such as pet mitzvahs and pet weddings. This week the Latina heads to New York for BEA to join the "who's who" of the book industry and to reveal the secrets behind the timeless traditions of pet blessings and the new wave

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Animals can really help us see the inner beauty...so I thought this would be a reminder about what they can teach us--to see beyond the surface. Photo above: Riggs winner of the Bulldog Beauty contest. Read more at the Boston Globe

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Please Join Us on a Live TeleSeminar Interview April 17th, 20075 pm Pacific / 7 pm Central / 8 pm EasternOn this armchair teleseminar adventure you'll discover the timeless traditons of animal blessings along with contemporary celebrations such as meow mixers, pet mitzvahs, and wild weddings. The journey also takes you into the pet party craze of beastly beauty pageants, yappy hours, and other

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The tragedy of the past few weeks is something people never anticipated. The loss of a pet is never easy because they touch us deeply. For those who have lost animals I'd like to pass you this ceremony in the hope that it will help you move through this time--and give some comfort.Many blessings,Diana L GuerreroPet Eulogy ServiceSelect meaningful music and form a circle around the burial ground

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I thought this Bark Mitzvah photo from NG News might spark your interest in the National Geographic article on pet mitzvahs, pet blessings, and pets in spiritual centers. This trend is growing quickly as outlined in my newest work, Blessing of the Animals: A Guide to Prayers & Ceremonies Celebrating Pets & Other Creatures (ISBN 1402729677)

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I've been neglecting this blog since I've been busy with my others...including Blessing of the Animals as we near the released date of the new book. I figured it would be a good idea to give you some additional reading.Soulful Living featured Our Furry Friends...take a look.

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The following are excerpts from interviews with California author Diana L Guerrero concerning her book, What Animals Can Teach us about Spirituality: Inspiring Lessons of Wild & Tame Creatures (ISBN 1893361845).Can you give me some examples of the holiday significance of animals during this winter holiday season?During the winter months there are many holiday traditions that are celebrated

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It took me a while to find this article but I thought you'd be interested in seeing the commentary. What Animals Can Teach Us about Spirituality: Inspiring Lessons of Wild & Tame Creatures talks about mountain lions in the chapter called, "Heart of the Lion." You can read and excerpt by clicking here.

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Since my books and work often reference animal emotions, I thought you might want to check out this book...something most of us already know.

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