Joy of being... impassioned by the complexities of this beautiful existence...laughing & smiling…i suffer…i am resilient…grateful...blessed...Tears, the pearls of my heart, mind, spirit, and soul are treasured and set free.***
On a mountain I sit among the trees
with my eyes wide shut,
I am stimulated by the sound of an invisible river descending.
Though I cannot see it entirely
I know it is heading my way,
pulled by credence
it twists and turns
up and around substance and matter.
Like a million soft winged birds in flight,
or a dragon through the darkness…
I am caught within its wake.
Natures dress is turned up
by this unseen force.
Leaves shimmer a song in my ears
all the while this wind-river dances around my body and through my hair.
A vision of lying on the seashore
enveloped by the oceans waves,
I am tumbling
in an ecstasy of energetic fervor.
I open my minds eye
… I see you standing before me,
your eyes in many shades of grey,
smiling. ~A 2006 (midnight hike, Boulder, CO1996)***
... the journey, siting on a beach at night, a mountain's wind-river, a clear night sky, full moon's blue veil, the aurora borealis, celestial events, rising and setting of the sun, spring's floral glory, summer's sultry heat, autumn nights and bonfires, live music, vinyl grooves, the radio, city synergy, getting lost in the 'wilderness' to find a new way home....."From myself I am copper, through You, friend, I am gold. From myself I'm a stone, but through You I am a gem!" -Rumi^^^*** ****
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”-Dr. Jane Goodall
Rest in peace, Dr. Goodall. Another Earth Angel, has left our world. A scientist, a humanitarian, an advocate for planet earth and the beings that dwell within it.
Dr. Goodall’s rich legacy of the importance of animal welfare, animal advocacy, most especially for our closest human relative the chimpanzees…gifted humanity the everlasting precious and powerful understanding of compassion, advocacy and conservation through her lifelong scientific research to bring humans closer to the intricate and powerful connection of animals and humans. Her scientific work helped to close the gap through the understanding of biocentrism and animalitarianism. Encompassing viewing animals as beings with their own inherent value, rather than just as resources or objects, and working to prevent their suffering and promote their well-being through efforts like rescue, rehabilitation, and fighting for their rights.
Thank you, Dr. Goodall, may you rest in peace knowing you earned your angels wings here on Earth. 🤍🕊️
(3 April 1934 Hampstead, London, UK — 1 October 2025 Los Angeles, California, USA)
“The greatest danger to our future is apathy.”-Dr. Jane Goodall
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”-Dr. Jane Goodall
“In what terms should we think of these beings, nonhuman yet possessing so very many human-like characteristics? How should we treat them? Surely we should treat them with the same consideration and kindness as we show to other humans; and as we recognize human rights, so too should we recognize the rights of the great apes? Yes.”-Dr. Jane Goodall
“We have the choice to use the gift of our life to make the world a better place–or not to bother”-Dr. Jane Goodall
“Only if we understand, can we care. Only if we care, we will help. Only if we help, we shall be saved.”-Dr. Jane Goodall
“The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves.”-Dr. Jane Goodall
“Change happens by listening and then starting a dialogue with the people who are doing something you don’t believe is right.”-Dr. Jane Goodall
“Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.”
