Heart Space

In the mailbox this morning, three reminders...

Today is the 73rd Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The document adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1948 is said to have been translated to more than 500 languages and is the most translated document in the world. Today's date also was chosen for International Animal Rights Day, a declaration in 1998, created by “Uncaged, an animal protection organization. Uncaged purposefully chose the date to correspond with Human Rights day. And why not?

The body reflects the mind. When you feel love for all beings, it shows on your face. Seeing your honest, relaxed face, others will gravitate toward you and enjoy being around you. There is a long list of benefits, scientifically affirmed, associated with meditations that focus on such compassion. Check it out.