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It's so nice to hear from you!
...Dear Roselle,<br /><br />It's so nice to hear from you!<br /><br />I've been picking away at several drafts over the past months but nothing has shaken loose so far, so I don't think I should commit to producing something new just yet, but I would be honoured if you would reblog The Karma of the Animals.<br /><br />Even with two functioning arms, I've been quite remiss in my blog posting and reading lately, so your comment here came as a nice shot in the arm.<br /><br />Thanks for the tip on Masson - I looked him up and will definitely get into his books.<br /><br />Warm wishes back and healing thoughts for your arm.<br /><br />David Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339979176989832285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803595820939776322.post-60356850613473582752015-11-04T10:22:58.030-08:002015-11-04T10:22:58.030-08:00David, how good in what has been a tough year for ...David, how good in what has been a tough year for me to come back to your blogs.<br /><br />I remember this one. I'm inviting guest blogs from people whose values I respect for my own blog over at qualia: partly for variety and because I've intended to for a while, and partly because I've broken my right - writing - arm, and can do very little.<br /><br />You would be the first guest. I wondered whether I might either reblog this one, or whether you might have time and inclination to write a new one - doesn't have to be long - on, say, your own take on Zen and animal rights/welfare/veganism? (I wanted to request to repost your mindful blindness rant, but having v recently had a similar rant on my blog myself, maybe not that one this time.) <br /><br />No problem if you don't have time; in which case may I reblog this?<br /><br />I've just finished 'Beasts' by Jeffrey Moussaief Masson (from memory); if you haven't read it, you might find it inspiring.<br /><br />Warm wishes to you.rosellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00971482422276765335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803595820939776322.post-44042117668571913012012-05-28T17:31:32.707-07:002012-05-28T17:31:32.707-07:00I have enjoyed reading your site so I've nomin...I have enjoyed reading your site so I've nominated you for the Illuminating Blogger Award for illuminating, informative blog content. You can check out the details at my site ... http://foodstoriesblog.com/illuminating-blogger-award/ ... Hope you're having a great Memorial Day weekend!CJ - Food Storieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11211751611866332931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803595820939776322.post-44037852919880573792012-05-12T18:18:12.029-07:002012-05-12T18:18:12.029-07:00Thanks David - Agreed about the confusing state of...Thanks David - Agreed about the confusing state of the world. I wish I could even entertain a time to gather all the accumulated quotes of inspiration and guidance. The saying goes... I'm not holding my breath. :/<br /><br />But I do have a link to share that I think you might find enlightening and comforting. It's called Creature Quotes. It's one of my favorite places to find solace... I hope it is helpful for you too.<br />http://creaturequotes.com/<br />Enjoy! ;)Bea Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981537551810309024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803595820939776322.post-53833533875034968032012-05-01T21:48:44.593-07:002012-05-01T21:48:44.593-07:00Bea, thank you so much for your kind words. I'...Bea, thank you so much for your kind words. I'm inspired by your tireless advocacy over at <a href="http.beaelliott.blogspot.ca" rel="nofollow">PROVOKED</a>. I would be happy to read your list of quotes if you've posted them. The world is often a confusing place.David Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339979176989832285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803595820939776322.post-53443925875318945772012-04-26T20:19:28.653-07:002012-04-26T20:19:28.653-07:00Thank you for casting a bright light of reason on ...Thank you for casting a bright light of reason on the hidden and dark violence we inflict on innocent others. It is as you say difficult for most to see because it is right under their (entitled) noses!<br /><br />I have a list of thoughtful quotes that inspire and comfort me when the world becomes a confusing place. This will be added and treasured: "If we are committed to relieving suffering, our first step can be to stop causing it." <br /><br />Thank you many times over.Bea Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981537551810309024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803595820939776322.post-67614053104750660552012-04-06T23:47:20.692-07:002012-04-06T23:47:20.692-07:00Thanks Carole, it would be nice to be able to writ...Thanks Carole, it would be nice to be able to write posts like this without causing cringing, but I guess the animals probably cringe more than we do... Maybe plants do too - it seems the jury may still be out on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plant_perception_(paranormal)" rel="nofollow">Plant Perception</a>.David Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339979176989832285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803595820939776322.post-28583861798497726412012-04-04T20:58:46.403-07:002012-04-04T20:58:46.403-07:00I have to say these pictures make me cringe and wa...I have to say these pictures make me cringe and want to look away, to not think about it but I know that is a habitual response to suffering, not a helpful one.<br /><br />There is still honey in my house, someone loves it on their toast, perhaps I can convince them that the fruit juice sweetened jam is enough (we have this in the fridge too). I didn't realize the bee stats. The wonderful movie "Queen of The Sun" does talk about the plight of the bees. I recently heard someone say well if you're worried about the bees then you should probably stop eating all those mono cropped almonds from California which is a source of giant bee abuse.<br /><br />Yes, perhaps it is putting your money where your mouth is when we choose our food.<br /><br />Yes animals need advocates like you! Keep up these wonderful posts that make me cringe! It's not about personal comfort at all. Us humans forget our place on this lovely blue planet far too often.<br /><br />PS listening to Lynn McTaggart's "power of intention" the other day and interesting research monitoring plant responses to people's thoughts about hurting them!ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803595820939776322.post-21864062720049686052012-04-04T09:46:32.907-07:002012-04-04T09:46:32.907-07:00"If we are committed to relieving suffering, ..."If we are committed to relieving suffering, our first step can be to stop causing it." Well said.Taradharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665801586196931603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803595820939776322.post-30784159289644755272012-04-03T23:17:03.579-07:002012-04-03T23:17:03.579-07:00Hi Tara. I don't have any profound thoughts on...Hi Tara. I don't have any profound thoughts on honeybees - it's more like what you described - an instinctive uncomfortable feeling - I don't need their honey so why don't I just leave the little buggers alone? I'm sure there are ways to take honey from bees without causing them too much harm or suffering. There were compassionate slave masters who treated their slaves very well and very kindly, but it was still slavery. I'm not big on following precepts just because somebody says I should, but I'm drawn to the first two - not killing and not taking things that weren't given. There will always be exceptions, but I think we need to keep asking ourselves critically, are those necessary or merely desirable? If we are committed to relieving suffering, our first step can be to stop causing it.David Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339979176989832285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803595820939776322.post-52843227424370934122012-04-03T20:17:32.064-07:002012-04-03T20:17:32.064-07:00thought-provoking post, David. Seems as if we evo...thought-provoking post, David. Seems as if we evolve and devolve repeatedly...i find it difficult to believe we still subject animals to the circus...and the bullfighting! As a child I remember seeing bullfighting on t.v. from nearby Mexico. It made me cry -- I knew instinctively then how wrong it was.<br /><br />So, what is your take on the use of honey? I know a couple of folks who 'raise' bees and produce honey and I never thought about it in terms of karma. Love to hear your expanded thoughts.Taradharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665801586196931603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803595820939776322.post-73447271350396283592012-03-28T23:39:48.324-07:002012-03-28T23:39:48.324-07:00Thanks, Christine. I agree. I don't think we c...Thanks, Christine. I agree. I don't think we can impose our will on people to make them stop imposing their will on others. I think the way that will work is more like the old analogy of dispelling darkness with light. Sounds good in theory but the nuts and bolts of how to do it aren't always clear. I'm heartened by the changes I've seen in high school age kids since I went to school in the Middle Ages :) - more inclusiveness towards kids with physical and mental disabilities, less bullying and discrimination, and a growing number of vegetarians. I think the social media are helping this trend accelerate. We can only hope.David Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339979176989832285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803595820939776322.post-77577083773224830452012-03-28T23:17:01.688-07:002012-03-28T23:17:01.688-07:00Hi Susan - thank you! My thoughts keep coming back...Hi Susan - thank you! My thoughts keep coming back to the critters. I like Beston's describing them as being other nations we share the earth with. That makes it so clear that they should have our respect and consideration, not our domination.David Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339979176989832285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803595820939776322.post-30914345349112397772012-03-28T23:04:52.863-07:002012-03-28T23:04:52.863-07:00Dear Roselle, thank you for your kind words! I mus...Dear Roselle, thank you for your kind words! I must really be out of the loop - I didn't realize fox hunting was banned - or still going on. I think Oscar Wilde called it 'the unspeakable in pursuit of the inedible'...<br /><br />Yes Catalonia banned bullfighting as of the beginning of 2012, according to trusty <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullfighting" rel="nofollow">Wikipedia</a>.<br /><br />I was sad to see honey go - I missed it on my cereal, but raisins seem to be sweet enough. I used honey in my bread too, but I think the yeast must get nutrients out of the flour because it still seems to rise anyway. Apple juice sounds like a good idea. Maple syrup might work too.<br /><br />I don't use sugar at home but I still eat vegan things (like dark chocolate!) that have sugar in them, although I'm a bit wary about it because I understand white sugar is decolourized by filtration through bone charcoal.David Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339979176989832285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803595820939776322.post-62441703195012646422012-03-28T18:53:25.099-07:002012-03-28T18:53:25.099-07:00"Just be kind - what else matters?" I lo..."Just be kind - what else matters?" I love this... Yes... Problem is how does one "make" other people - the "violators" - be kind? How do you "make" people respect all beings, all life? I mean humans can't even respect each other! And we have a culture/society where most of us have been raised to believe in human dominance, to conquer and subdue the earth, the races, and the animal kingdom. I have a neighbor who allows his 13 year old son to shoot rabbits and squirrels *for fun* with a pellet rifle off their back deck! Imagine the suffering. We found 2 dead squirrels in our yard. We spoke to the father, but it was like it was no big deal... So how do we raise the consciousness of people like this who are training their children to be cruel for fun! Sometimes it's easier to be kind to the animals :) - the four legged kind.Mystic Meanderinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746429719911446865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803595820939776322.post-55705796159235134032012-03-28T13:27:09.412-07:002012-03-28T13:27:09.412-07:00Hi David, love this post too...yes, I sure do feel...Hi David, love this post too...yes, I sure do feel the frustration; just want it all to hurry along, everyone to connect the dots fast. You say it so well and with the perfect quotes, always giving your energy for those who suffer silently, without a voice. You have my respect.susandedorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408105025111214404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-803595820939776322.post-83986933841773960282012-03-28T05:08:59.246-07:002012-03-28T05:08:59.246-07:00David, thank you, thank you – for your wisdom and ...David, thank you, thank you – for your wisdom and compassion as always. Am completely with you – SO OFTEN I hear justified here in the UK practices like fox-hunting (illegal and still happening, even more strongly since the ban) on the grounds of 'tradition'. Like boy chimneysweeps and miners, I say; like slavery? They were also 'traditions'. And don't get me started on bullfighting! But Catalonia has banned it, I think? Barcelona, certainly.<br /><br />As someone who has written quite a bit about bees, and their demise from neonicotinoids, viruses due to weakened immune systems, and EMR, I should have known the statistics you give. Damn - I knew that as a vegan I should give up honey (though I didn't know the cost per individual bee, and I do try and source from non-sugar-fed local hives). I might now have to give it up – so how do I rise my bread dough? Sugar, with foodmiles and cash-crop status? It's hard, isn't it, living ethically. But I guess I could try using concentrated apple juice - will let you know!<br /><br />I so appreciate your commitment; and yes I so often feel we are moving far far too slowly. But transformation of consciousness has its own speed, I guess. And yes, even one person makes a difference, as you point out in your starfish blog.rosellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00971482422276765335noreply@blogger.com