What We Learned from Animals About Living & Dying Well – Part 1 of 2

Let’s continue our focus on what we learned from animals about living well. And then we’ll look at what they taught us about dying well in Part 2. In our previous blog post, we shared exactly we mean about living well through the last breath the BrightHaven way. BrightHaven Guiding Principles for Living Well  Here … Read more

How Does Mother Nature’s Healing Power Help Us Live Fully?    

Have you ever wondered how all beings are instinctively drawn to Mother Nature’s awesome healing and nurturing power? I’ve learned that her slower pace and regenerative properties effortlessly help us feel more whole, peaceful, calm and clear, and bring us back to the present moment and a sense of aliveness and possibility. Perhaps that’s one … Read more

What Have Animals Taught Us About Life-Affirming Love & Relationships?

Through our work and play with animals for over 30 years at BrightHaven, we learned that love is such an essential, transformative and powerful healing energy, it became the guiding force of our work, directing our choices and our interactions with animals and people. And the unconditional love that animals naturally share provides us with a … Read more

New Book: Walking With My Dog Through (End of) Life

Pet loss, anticipated or otherwise, is often an extremely challenging time for any animal lover. My new book, Walking With My Dog Through (End of) Life, shares how the last few months of a cherished animal’s life can also be a time of many gifts including deepened love and connection, and and transformational life lessons. While … Read more