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InnerSelf's Weekend Inspiration

March 28-29-30, 2025

This is Marie T. Russell, publisher of InnerSelf.com wishing you a day of choosing understanding and empathy (today and every day).

Our greatest power is the power to choose, and specifically to choose Love, empathy, and harmony. The author of today's Daily Inspiration, Elizabeth Anne Johnson, shares with us how dogs can be our greatest teachers for these life values. 

The focus for today is:

I choose to create a beautiful bubble of understanding
that enfolds my relationships.

Today's message is inspired by Elizabeth Anne Johnson, author of the book "Know Your Dog's True Nature".

How can we be the best expression of ourselves as humans? How can we open our eyes and hearts to truly see who other beings are, and create a beautiful bubble of understanding that enfolds our relationships?

We can widen our view, quiet our minds, and open our hearts to find genuine empathy and awe for every creature, large and small. Like the many great masters before us, we can accept others and their place in the world. We can be a steward for growth and a vibrant torch for well-being.

Understanding can truly make the world a better place, as our peaceful home vibrations reach out and stretch like the sun to create a kinder, gentler world. Every piece of awareness, acceptance, and clarity fills not only our life but energetically radiates out into the world, making life just a little bit better and a little bit brighter.

CONTINUE READING the complete article here:

What Dogs Can Teach Us About Love, Loyalty, and Joy

Author: Elizabeth Anne Johnson


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RELATED BOOK: Know Your Dog's True Nature

Know Your Dog's True Nature: Understanding Canine Personality through the Five Elements
by Elizabeth Anne Johnson.

With sensitivity and skill, master animal healer Elizabeth Anne Johnson takes you into the body, mind, and heart of the dog—sharing intimate stories of working dogs who are changing the world, rescue dogs who change us, old dogs offering profound wisdom, and humans making the world a better place.

Introducing the five element archetypes of the Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water Dog, Know Your Dog's True Nature illuminates practical ways to gain insight into the unique personalities of your animal companion. As you explore the similarities and dynamics between dog and human, you'll come to appreciate the mutually supportive structures and richness in your relationships, an understanding that helps to create a peaceful and happy home environment for all.

Click here for more info and/or to order this paperback book. Also available as an audiobook and as a Kindle edition.

About the Author

Elizabeth Anne Johnson, EEBW, CBW, has worked on behalf of the health and wellness of small and large pets, exotic animals, and wildlife for 35 years. She is a holistic animal healer, wildlife biologist and rehabilitator, mentor, adventurer, and howling partner of Wilbur and Pretzel, rescues extraordinaire.

Author's website: ElizabethAnneJohnson.com 

Recap

This Daily Inspiration highlights how the conscious choice to embody empathy, love, and awareness can elevate our lives. Inspired by Elizabeth Anne Johnson’s reflections, it reminds us that dogs—and all beings—can teach us how to build deeper, more harmonious relationships. The energy we radiate outward has the power to transform the world around us.

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