The elephants in our lives have taught us many lessons. One is to appreciate the ‘little’ things that aren’t so little- the next sunrise, a selfless gesture, a gentle touch, the pain of loss that only comes when you were lucky enough to have loved. Today we take a moment to pause and reflect on all of the gifts life has given us. ❤️
And no worries, everything and everyone in our little sanctuary bubble are fine.
Photo of Mara.
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Susan says
September 11, 2020 at 4:15 pmEveryone at Sanctuary caring for all the beautiful beings….you are all a gift and I am so grateful to be able to share in it. Love and hugs to all ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Debbie Sides says
September 11, 2020 at 4:19 pmMagnificent place ESB is for magnificent beings.
Alejandra(Sandy)Enquin says
September 11, 2020 at 5:40 pmSe me anudo la garganta de emocion?.Gracias por compartir tanto amor y sensibilidad.Mara sos la ternura con 4 patas,y tu amada Rana y Lady y Maia,las 4 brillan intensamente generando ,dando y devolviendo felicidad.y ya llegara Bambi y asi esperemos mas elefantas necesitadas de una vida digna ! ( Marita saliste divina en ese atardecer,brillas mas que el sol!!???
arie says
September 11, 2020 at 4:21 pmBeautiful words and so true.
Marvelous sunset photo ?❤️
Nishant Bhajaria says
September 11, 2020 at 4:29 pmWhat a poignant post during these troubled times – I do want to ask, who is the elephant in the photo? 🙂
EleComposer says
September 11, 2020 at 4:34 pmMara ❤️
DM Spinharney says
September 11, 2020 at 4:32 pmGreat reminder on this 9/11 anniversary! Thank you for all your hard work. I look forward to your
daily updates and I am so excited that a new elephant is soon going to join your herd!
Barb says
September 11, 2020 at 4:37 pmWonderful thoughts we can all live by. The little things mean so much. Thank you and happy all are well at ESB!
JoAnn Merriman Eaton says
September 11, 2020 at 4:55 pmThank you for a lovely an inspiring message. So appropriate for this day of remembrance, that we take a minute to appreciate the little things in life that it is so easy to take for granted.
Wim says
September 11, 2020 at 5:15 pmThank you for the beautiful and precious thoughts. This day we’ll always remember. Let’s keep on sharing, caring and loving for each other long as the sentient wind blows. Stay safe and sheltered forever.
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Alana says
September 11, 2020 at 5:27 pmSo TRUE! Stay well!
Patricia says
September 11, 2020 at 5:33 pmThank you and the girls for filling our hearts with love every day!
Bobi StaySee says
September 11, 2020 at 5:48 pmWith your words, p e a c e washes over p a i n. Grateful.
Bo says
September 11, 2020 at 5:50 pmSometimes words just can’t express feelings though often the words in the messages from the people at the sanctuary or everyone posting reactions here on the messages often are just the words that you feel are so true.
And they help. Thank you very much!
Wonderful photo, so beautiful!
Theresa says
September 11, 2020 at 6:03 pmTina the Elephant from the Vancouver Game Farm was who was rescued so many years ago is very much in my thoughts today. It was her plight that gave me the great gift of Hope and introduced me to my Hero, Scott.
Thank you Scott.❤️
Paula says
September 11, 2020 at 7:41 pmA todos ustedes les dedico estas palabras desde lo profundo de mi corazón:
“Gracias Señor porque amanece el día y de nuevo resplandece el sol, por todo cuanto es vida en torno de mí porque en todo está tu Amor”
Los elefantes nos enseñan, cada día, que el amor es más fuerte que el dolor y la muerte❤
Sallie says
September 11, 2020 at 11:22 pmThe sensitivity of these sweet elephants, truly shows their innate sense of love and admiration for their staff and Kat & Scott. I also think that they each have a feel for the videography and photos, and know how to pose! We LOVE these girls “posing”! We feel that it is just for us!
Sheila says
September 12, 2020 at 12:26 amYes indeed i believe we must be grateful for all little things in our lives we have a tendency to forget as insignificant‼️ little sweet things, moments, or past people can make us happier than big expensive things‼️we seem to forget simple things, like loving anmals❗️ beautiful nature❗️ country of freedom❗️taking time to focus on nature and animals is truly a healthy grateful way to recharge our souls?
Rosie P says
September 12, 2020 at 3:31 amWhat a beautiful post. So very true. Throughout my life it has been the animals who have taught me to appreciate the important things….yes, the little things that aren’t so little! Time in the company of animals has also enriched my life, taught me patience and a feeling of peace with the ways of Nature. I feel blessed and I will never give up the fight for their freedom.
Superb photo of Mara against the backdrop of sanctuary and the Brazilian sky. This is freedom, this is MARA!
Sallie says
September 12, 2020 at 10:28 pmThese phenomenal & special girls are definitely the teachers, and we are the students . . . I LOVE being a student!
Mario Chiozza says
September 13, 2020 at 2:05 pm?❤?❤?❤?❤
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