Like most of us, I was taught that it is better to give than to receive.  It sure feels good to give…all that appreciation and positive energy can be a heady experience!

Like many of you, I find it hard to receive….that risk of rejection can get really uncomfortable.  Yet there are times in our life when our respective Soul and Guides present us with an opportunity to work through that fear; such an opportunity has been presented to me.

If you’ve followed my work for a while, you know that I am passionate about animal rescue. For the past several years I have  fostered, donated, and fundraised for various rescue groups.  In that time I have seen many dogs rescued and adopted into loving homes.

This past week I saw a Facebook posting for a little dog named Beau.  Beau, a tiny 2 year-old Italian Greyhound was rescued from a farm in Oklahoma where he was one of four neglected dogs living outside with little food and no shelter. All four were rescued and placed in foster care.  Beau, being the youngest and smallest (10 lbs.) was in the worst shape because he did not fight for what little food there was.  Continue reading →