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A Buddhist Thanksgiving.

Millions of miserable, unhealthy, factory-farmed turkeys were just killed for our habits this past week. Want to resist Trump's plans to heat our planet? Go vegan, avoid supporting antibiotics overuse, and embrace kindness. ⁠

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This image though.

This image though. It's making our 🐘-loving hearts all aflutter with the feels. Anyone else ever have days like this? Caption this photo in the comments!⁠

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Stuff your eyes with wonder.

Stuff your eyes with wonder 🙌🌎⁠ ⁠ PS: Every time you read & share Elephant, you keep indie media alive & thriving in a Big Tech world.

a pink background with the words do i believe in love at first sight? absolutely i fall in love with every dog i see

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"It is impossible to overcome passion, aggression, and ignorance with a long face. We have to cheer up. When you begin to see yourself fully and thoroughly, then you discover your sense of humor. It is not the same as telling bad jokes. Humor here is natural joy, the joy of reality." ~ Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche Get the best of Elephant Journal, subscribe to our free newsletters

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This therapy is for everyone.

🎧Podcast Drop🎧🐮⁠ ⁠ On #walkthetalkshow's video and podcast series: Waylon chats with Ellie Laks of the beloved animal sanctuaries known as The Gentle Barn, about why "cow hug therapy" is like a giant mom hug and how it's healing for, well, everyone. ⁠ ⁠ #animallovers #thegentlebarn #ellielaks #cowhugtherapy #elephantjournal #mayitbeofbenefit #vegan #hugacow #animalsofpinterest

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Nevermind "Letting it Go"—Our Emotional Spectrum is meant to Help Us. | elephant journal

Whatever you're feeling, pay attention. Want to develop your own emotional toolbox? Read "Nevermind 'Letting it Go'—Our Emotional Spectrum is meant to Help Us" on elephantjournal.com

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Ancient Greek Philosophers

Sister Act

Being Human

All the best parts of being human we can learn from animals.

"All the best parts of being human we can learn from animals." ~ Ellie Laks 🐮⁠

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Waylon asks Ellie Laks: What the Heck is “Cow Hug Therapy” & how it can Help? | elephant journal

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It is Never a Mistake to Care for another Sentient Being.

"She was warm and soft, and I felt a calm wash over me as her heartbeat slowly faded away. Our earthly relationship ended just the way it started, with her asleep in my arms, my heart full of love for this tiny, perfect creature."

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The Shocking Link Between Pandemics & Livestock Farming.

“Let’s break it down for our five-year-old children. People can get sick from coming into contact with animals on farms. We have animals on farms because people want to eat them. If people stop eating animals, people will stop farming animals. If people stop farming animals, they won’t catch diseases from animals.”