• Paws and Reflect: Humans helping animals
    Aug 29 2023

    In today's episode of "Pause and Reflect," I offer a slightly lengthier but deeply engaging journal or meditation prompt. This installment is part of our ongoing 40-day series leading up to World Animal Day, designed to deepen your connection with the animal kingdom. However, these prompts remain evergreen, and you can engage with them whenever you encounter the audio or video. For those looking to catch up on previous episodes, you can find them at revkarencleveland.com/pause.

    Today's contemplative prompt encourages you to reflect on either a personal experience or a story you've heard about human interactions with ocean animals—be it rescuing a stranded whale or witnessing sea creatures asking for help. The prompt aims to reveal what these experiences teach us about compassion, cooperation, and our responsibility towards nature. I'm eager to hear your insights and inspirations as we continue this transformative journey together. See you tomorrow!

    Reflect on a personal experience or story you've heard about human interaction with ocean animals such as rescuing a stranded whale, a sea turtle asking for help, a dolphin asking for help. What did it reveal to you about compassion, cooperation and our responsibility to nature?

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  • Paws and Reflect: Work, Compassion
    Aug 28 2023

    In today's enlightening episode of "Pause and Reflect," I introduce another captivating journal or meditation prompt in our 40-day series aimed at transformation and deepening our connection with animals. Today's question for reflection is: What do farm animals teach us about work, and compassion?

    This prompt is designed to stir your thoughts and emotions, encouraging a deeper understanding of the roles animals play in our lives. I'm genuinely excited to hear your insights and inspirations on how farm animals enlighten us about these essential aspects of existence. Whether you choose to journal or meditate on this, I invite you to share your revelations with me. Have a beautiful day as we continue this meaningful journey together.

    What do farm animals teach us about work, and about compassion?

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  • Paws and Reflect: Freedom and Wildlife
    Aug 27 2023

    In today's thought-provoking episode of "Pause and Reflect," I present another enriching journal or meditation prompt as part of the 40-day series leading up to World Animal Day on October 4th. This series is a heartfelt invitation to celebrate World Animal Day through transformative learning and inner exploration.

    Today's prompt asks listeners to delve into what the freedom of wild animals symbolizes to them, either through journaling or meditation. I'm deeply interested in hearing your insights and inspirations on this topic, as it speaks to the interconnectedness of all life. For those interested in joining me in Kenya for the next World Animal Day or who wish to catch up on missed prompts, please visit revkarencleveland.com/paws. I look forward to sharing this journey of understanding and connection with you all. Bye-bye!

    What does the freedom of wild animals symbolize to you?

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  • Paws and Reflect: Pets, compassion, responsibility
    Aug 26 2023

    In today's episode of "Paws and Reflect: 40 Days to Transformation and Connection with Animals," I guide listeners through a journal or meditation prompt designed to enrich the soul. This episode is part of a 40-day series leading up to World Animal Day on October 4th, which I will celebrate in Kenya on a connection safari.

    The focus of today's prompt is to reflect on the lessons of compassion and responsibility that caring for a pet can impart. I am eager to hear your insights and inspirations on this transformative topic. If you wish to join me for future episodes or catch up on previous ones, you can reach out to me directly or visit revkarencleveland.com/paws to sign up.

    I look forward to journeying together toward a deeper understanding and respect for the interconnectedness of all life. Bye-bye!

    How has caring for a pet taught you about compassion and responsibility?

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  • Wildlife and Nature prompt
    Aug 25 2023

    In this first episode of "Paws and Reflect," I embark on a 40-day journey of meditation and journaling prompts, leading up to World Animal Day on October 4th, where I will celebrate in Kenya on a spiritual safari. The purpose of these prompts is to foster a deeper connection between you and the animals, as well as the world around you. Today's journal and meditation prompt invites you to describe a profound experience you've had while observing wildlife in nature.

    These exercises are designed to cultivate respect and understanding for the oneness of life, and I'm eager to hear about your insights and inspirations.

    If you have missed any previous prompts, or would like to join me next time in Kenya, please visit my website at revkarencleveland.com/paws. I look forward to hearing about your journey.

    Todays prompt: describe a time you have had a profound experience observing wildlife in nature.

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  • Paws and Reflect: 40 Days of Transformation & Connection with Animals Trailer
    Aug 25 2023

    Hello. I invite you to join me, Reverend Karen Cleveland, in an enlightening journey with the "Pause and Reflect: 40 Days to Transformation and Connection with Animals" series. As we embark on this 40-day path leading up to World Animal Day on October 4th, this evergreen podcast, available in audio, video, and email formats, aims to foster understanding of ourselves and our deep relationships with animals. These brief episodes, each less than a minute long, are designed to be listened to repeatedly, allowing you to immerse yourself in the wisdom and insights they offer. Your thoughts and reflections are essential to this process, so I warmly encourage you to share them with me. Find all the details at rev. Karen cleveland.com/paws, and let's connect, learn, and grow together. Thank you.

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