The animals' important role in humanity's awakening and survival
How it all began
The Question
_S.O.U.L Academy came through via a quest to make a difference, and a vision on March 30, 2010: Shiri Joshua, a psychotherapist and "animal-whisperer" was on her way to see a client (a horse and his human) outside of Vancouver, B.C. As she traveled down the highway, her car passed by a truck filled to capacity with... chickens. They were cramped into tiny cages and it was quite obvious where they were headed. Wishing to expand on her work of service to animals and humanity, Shiri felt her heart break, and in her pain out loud spoke the words:
"Please show me how I can help change your fate?!"
"Please show me how I can help change your fate?!"
The Answer
Within seconds, a neon-like sign flashed before her eyes that read: "S.O.U.L. Society." Before she could fully "catch" the vision, Shiri also heard an inner Voice as a thought-form which would change her life forever. It was as if coming from the chickens themselves and calmly stated:
"COMPASSION WILL CHANGE OUR FATE!"
Compassion will change our fate!
Dolphins provided the proof!
Upon receiving this profound message, Shiri needed to park her car and take in the magnitude of this experience. She knew that something quite magnificent had happened to her and was asking to be born through her for the sake of humanity, the animals, and the planet. She awaited further guidance...
It came the very next day in the most surprising form: A front-page cover article (Vancouver Sun) of a dolphin trader who had 'a change of heart' once he was able to see through the eyes of compassion. He is now dedicating his life to saving, advocating, and releasing pods of dolphins back to the wild!
Given her life-long connection with animals, her deep love for them, and her knowledge of the role of empathy on human development; Shiri knew that there was purity and truth to their plea. Compassion indeed has the potential to change the fate of animals and humans alike!
In fact, if we don't change our ways and continue to believe in the illusion of separation, we will not survive as species for much longer. An awakening to Oneness and Unity is crucial for our survival...
Two more years would pass by before Shiri could fully deliver the vision in a form of this website, talks, books, and programs. Yet she humbly accepted her part, promising to speak on their behalf and raise awareness about the animals' important role on earth.
The Bull that taught compassion - and changed lives!
Another example of how compassion changes the fate of humans and animals alike came from "The Bull who cried" - moments before his unfortunate impending death this buffalo changed his butchers' lives by making them see him through the eyes of mercy and not only stop their actions, but to turn around and share their experience with other humans - creating a ripple effect!
The animals' plea for us to see them and all living beings through the eyes of compassion - serves to challenge us to stop and choose again: choose love. Choose to look with our heart and see someone as a "fellow brother / sister" rather than a separated body to be used or abused.
It helps us also remember that it is kindness, not aggression that we are being encouraged by the animals to practice on their behalf, and reminds us of the truth that we all share the same core regardless of the physical form.
The animals' plea for us to see them and all living beings through the eyes of compassion - serves to challenge us to stop and choose again: choose love. Choose to look with our heart and see someone as a "fellow brother / sister" rather than a separated body to be used or abused.
It helps us also remember that it is kindness, not aggression that we are being encouraged by the animals to practice on their behalf, and reminds us of the truth that we all share the same core regardless of the physical form.
_“When those who harm another being begin to see their own self reflected back through the eyes of those around them, they will begin to expand their heart with compassion, and join one another in collaboration for the greatest good. From this state of compassion and connection to others, they will begin to experience the sense of Oneness with all life, and the equality of rights for all beings and species.." ~ The Animals.
~ From: The Animals' Messenger: A Tale of Truth and Purpose.
~ From: The Animals' Messenger: A Tale of Truth and Purpose.
