The gulf between us, the separation of what we see out there, and what we accept as ourselves, is make-believe.
The consciousness that looks out your eyes and which looks out an animals eyes, is the exact same. Indeed there is difference in the physical layer and in emotions, thought and instinct; but deeper than this, more fundamental and significant than this, we are One. No one and no thing is excluded.
In open silence and presence this can be felt; with friend or foe, with animals and pets, with a plant or a tree; with the entirety.
Be still and know...
JamesThomas,
That is so incredibly beautiful! You have such a way with words. I just called my Chelsea in here, and she sat beside me, tail wagging as I read it to her. She stared at me the whole time while I was reading it, then I gave her a big doggie kiss. Yes, we are all one...