“Not Enough”
Van Halen lyrics

To love somebody naturally
To love somebody faithfully
To love somebody equally
Is not enough, it’s not enough, it’s not enough

To love somebody secretly
(And never touch)
To love somebody honestly
(And always trust)
To love somebody tenderly
The tender touch is not enough, it’s not enough

Love hurts you sometimes
It’s not so easy to find, no
Searchin’ everywhere, you turn and swear
It’s always been there

To love somebody foolishly
(Can happen once)
To love somebody hopelessly
(It hurts so much)
To love somebody equally
Is not enough, it’s not enough, it’s not enough

Love takes a little time
It’s not so easy to find, no
Searchin’ everywhere, you turn and swear
It’s always been there, standin’ there

And if it don’t come easily
One thing you must believe
You can always have trust in me
‘Cause my heart will always be yours honestly

Love hurts you sometimes
Not so easy to find, no
Searchin’ everywhere, you turn and swear
It’s always been there, standin’ there

Love hurts you sometimes
It’s not yours, it’s not mine, no
Love is only to share, you turn and swear, it’s everywhere
Standin’ there, ’cause it’s always been there

Most people neglect or underestimate the values of smiling, and some people
view smiling as a sign of weakness or self-depreciating – to their own disadvantage.
~Dr T.P.Chia

You can help by signing and sharing this petition

Kate Good, One Green Planet, August 28, 2014

This news that Raju’s former owner is appealing to Allahabad courts for custody of the elephant he formerly abused, comes as both a shock and a giant face palm moment for anyone who knows this sad elephant’s story. Raju spent the past 50 YEARS in chains, serving as many as 27 different owners/abusers who use this gentle elephant as a begging prop. His daily  life consistent of standing on the street with his mahout, clad in spiked chains to prohibit him from moving. Raju survived by eating scraps of garbage left on the street.

Deprived of all basic needs of any living creature – not to mention virtually all the needs specific to his species, Raju’s life was a living hell. However, thanks to the hard work of Wildlife S.O.S. and a number of governmental officials, Raju was rescued from his captors. It is said he literally cried with happiness when his spiked chains were finally removed.

Since his rescue, Raju has been living (and thriving) at the Wildlife S.O.S. elephant sanctuary, finally able to receive proper care and a diet composed of edible, nutritious foods. But now Raju’s former owner has decided he wants Raju back.

You’ve got to be kidding, right?

Sadly, no. Raju was a highly profitable prop to his abuser, and he has approached the Allahabad courts pleading for custody of the elephant he illegally kept for years. To any human with even the smallest inkling of compassion, this request seems absurd and unacceptable. Why would illegally holding an animal and abusing them everyday they were in your care be grounds for custody, we do not know. It seems like a no-brainer to us, but unfortunately, this is yet to be seen in the eyes of this court.

Thousands of people took to action to help free Raju, and now it is time to renew that support and help ensure he stays free from his former mahout. Just as the cruel person who imprisoned Raju is appealing to the government, so are we. You can show your support for Raju by urging Shri Akhilesh Yadav, the chief minister for the Government of Uttar Pradesh and Dr. Rupak De, the chief wildlife warden for Uttar Pradesh Forest Department, to deny Raju’s captor’s request, by signing and sharing this petition.

The Allabahad Government helped to free Raju, so now it is their responsibility to keep him free.
_______________

Petitioning Shri Akhilesh Yadav – The Honourable Chief Minister, Government of Uttar Pradesh
 
Keep Raju Free

Petition by Wildlife SOS

Raju was rescued and freed in July of 2014 after spending almost 50 years in chains. At the time of his rescue he was near death. He was emaciated, dehydrated and exhausted. Despite his frailness, he was forced to beg on the streets and was being kept in spiked chains. Now the cruel person who had illegal custody of him is trying to get him back through the Allahabad court. You helped free him once, we need your voice once again to keep his freedom.

Alexandra Evans, One Green Planet, August 28, 2014

Are you ready to see some precious bear cubs? Check out these photos of Jammy and Donut, two orphaned sibling bears who are only one week old. They are the newest arrivals at the Free the Bears‘ Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre in Cambodia. Since this species is critically endangered, it’s so important that Free the Bears is caring for them!

Jammy and Donut will receive the best care until they are old enough to be released back into the wild. Aren’t they adorable? These sun bears are actually one of the world’s smallest and least-studied species, but unfortunately they’re often killed to make bear paw soup for restaurants.

Free the Bears is making use of cub care kits to help them care for Donut and Jammy. Many kind hearted people have donated to help rehabilitate and care for these rescue bears, as well as several other cubs at the organization.

Here is Mr. Heng, who has been a surrogate bear-parent to many of the Free the Bears’ cubs, keeping careful watch over these babies.

Both Sun bear cubs are female. Villagers found them in the Ratanakiri province after their mother was chased away into the forest by an intense dog. They’re so young that they have yet to open their eyes!

The staff has been keeping the cubs in an incubator set at a constant temperature. They’re so cute!

 To help rescued sun bears at Free the Bears, you can purchase a cub care kit online. Visit Free the Bears web shop for more information.

Rescue name: Jammy

Rescue name:Donut

A buffalo bull throws a baby elephant into the air in Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa. Photo: Conrad Cramer/Barcroft Media

By Chris Perez, August 28, 2014
New York Post

A gutsy elephant calf foolishly challenged a hulking buffalo bull to a head-on test of power.
The cocky youngster got the gumption to provoke the beastly buffalo after he spotted him approaching a water hole in Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa, Barcroft reports.

The calf had been quenching his thirst with his herd when the buffalo decided to join in.

Viewing the sharply-horned bull as a threat, the brash elephant made the unwise decision to confront him head on and try and forcefully scare him away.

Photo: Conrad Cramer/Barcroft Media

“The young elephant ran up to him, ears out and its little head lifted, typical of an adult elephant when trying to intimidate another animal or human,” said wildlife guide Conrad Cramer, who witnessed the disproportionate matchup.

“The buffalo found no humor in this and picked up the little one and threw him in the air,” he added.
“What surprised me was that the other elephants were in no way disturbed by the chain of events, but rather seemed to see it as a life lesson that the youngster had to learn.

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Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.
“Compassion automatically brings happiness and calmness.” –The Dalai Lama

If you are depressed, you live in the past. If you are anxious, you live in the future…
If you are happy… You live in the present. ~ Lao Tzu

Were you always happy when the person you are missing was here? Were all of your times together enjoyable? Were there some moments when you were with them and you were worrying about what they think?

Were there some moments when you were really annoyed with them, when you judged them, when they judged you, when you got in arguments, when you were worried about whether they were cheating on you, when you were worried about whether they still loved you, when you resented them because they didn’t appreciate you enough, when you felt uncomfortable because you were trying to please them?

When you are thinking about how you would be happier if they were here, you are thinking about a specific moment/s of pleasure that you had with them, but you can’t just bring back the happy/fun moments. If you bring the person you have been thinking about back into your life, you will be bringing everything back.

You will be bringing the worrying, resentment, disappointment, arguing, doing things you don’t like, and all of that stuff along with the fun moments. Right?

So let me ask you the question: Do you know with absolute certainty that you would be happier if the person you have been thinking about was here?

Is it possible that there would be more unhappiness in my life if they came back into my life? Just asking yourself these questions might help you to discover “I don’t actually know whether I would be happier if they were here again”.

Source: How to live in the moment with Noah Elkrief

Visualize a peaceful scene. Close your eyes and imagine your favorite place in the world, whether it’s the beach where you used to vacation as a child or the beautiful lake you still remember from your teenage days. It can also be a scene from a place you’ve never been before; a forest, a field of flowers, or a beautiful landscape. Pick a place that makes you instantly feel more calm and at peace and you’ll quickly find your breath returning to normal. 

• You can even find your “go to” scene — the scene that calms you down any time you close your eyes.
• Focus on every little detail. The more details you see, the more you can pull away from your angry thoughts.

Source: wikiHow