2009/11/18 
All around the world, wildlife populations are under tremendous pressure due to loss of ecosystems and human population increase. The Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi animal rescue centre in Bolivia is an “ark” for animals needing help and shelter.
These wonderful images from Earth Picture Galleries at UK’s Telegraph website remind us of what’s at stake.
For some insights in how metta can be used in dealing with this difficult issue, go here:
When Elephants and People Kill Each Other
Metta Refuge 
Hello, my friend! Yes, and thus it will ever be…heart by good heart. Thanks for stopping by.
And speaking of a good heart, I was moved to tears by your story of pain and redemption forty years after being a squad leader in Vietnam. Anyone with a heart will want to check out:
http://contoveros.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/finally-light-shines-on-my-mutiny-quash/
By the way, I hope you don’t mind, but to honor you and your wonderful story of forgiveness, I’ve taken the liberty of including you in one of my “Brave Hearts” special posts. Thank you for your service to your country and for sharing your light at your wonderful blog.
https://mettarefuge.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/brave-hearts-michael-j-contos-vietnam-veteran/
The world is transforming. One heart after another heart.
A good heart that is!
Michael J