The Water Meadow

The Water Meadow

Once Again Mark Stewart Brilliantly Captures A Moment In Time

The Water Meadow – The ramp beneath his feet was made of metal – it was always metal or concrete, never grass or hay, or even sawdust – and the ridges in the metal surface that he had to clamber over hurt his feet, knocking and jarring, adding to the numerous bruises that had already been inflicted. He was beaten with a stick as he climbed; savage blows as harsh as the shouts and curses that also fell upon him, goading him into the narrow, roofed enclosure.

Working Together To Save Africa’s Lions

Working Together To Save Africa’s Lions

And Every other Species in Between – By Using The Power Of Social Media

Working Together To Save Africa’s Lions – Regardless of what type of activism or advocacy you’re involved in, it’s no secret that working together is key to furthering a cause and achieving results. I see and experience people working with one another everyday, to make things possible.

An Open Letter From A Lion To Humans

An Open Letter From A Lion To Humans

Human Ignorance And Arrogance Cause Untold Suffering

An Open Letter From A Lion To Humans – As I sit in my enclosure, surrounded by a large group of my fellow lions, all eagerly competing for a spot around the watering hole, I ask myself what I have done to deserve this. Where I went wrong. What imposition I posed to the humans who have forever confined me to a life of servitude and exploitation.

A Summer Sky

A Summer Sky

The Price Of Captivity

A Summer Sky – I am always thrilled when I get a message from my friend Mark Stewart who lives in the U.K. telling me that he is sending another of his thought provoking posts to publish on A Beating Heart. His ability to weave a beautiful narrative from a simple premise is so gratifying. This sweet story brought me to tears. The desire for surrender is chilling – the longing is palpable – the ending is uplifting. Thank you Mark.

Money Talks With A Corrupt Message

Money Talks With A Corrupt Message

And The Animals Always Pay

Money Talks With A Corrupt Message – Linda Park has written an important piece that needs to be read and shared and then shared again. The Earth is indeed weeping at our crass ignorance – the animals pity us – thinking people are ashamed that our cowardly and un-awakened brethren conduct themselves in orgies of abuse – savagery and cruelty against our beautiful planet and our animal brothers and sisters.

How I Discovered My Passion For Lions

How I Discovered My Passion For Lions

And How You Can Too

How I Discovered My Passion For Lions – And How You Can Too – For some, finding a passion in life is easy. For others (like myself), it can be difficult to choose between passions and interests in order to focus your attention on just one.

Orla Mannion Contemplates The Pig

Orla Mannion Contemplates The Pig

We Dismiss Them Without Thinking

Orla Mannion Contemplates The Pig – “I know – he’s such a pig” – “Your room is an absolute pigsty, clean it up” – “Can you believe that someone could be so pigheaded?” It’s not difficult to understand why people relate so poorly to pigs and have such little empathy for their plight in the meat industry, when our everyday language is riddled with negative colloquialisms and nasty insults centered around their very existence.

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