Recently Rufus and Misha, two Canadian lynx, who had been incarcerated at Storybook Gardens Zoo in London, Ontario, Canada, were liberated and arrived at the PAWS (Performing Animal Welfare Society) Sanctuary.

The London City Council decided to reduce the size of the zoo for now and eventually close the zoo altogether. While some of the animals went to other zoos, some actually were sent to sanctuaries where they can spend the rest of their lives at peace and away from the prying eyes of human beings.

Bob Barker donated a great deal of the money it took to relocate these animals. While the zoo isn't closed yet, it is working toward that goal. This is such a perfect example of spiritual truth being brought into the material world. We know the true nature of all animals, indeed all of life, is freedom-freedom to love, to live, to be with friends and family, and to celebrate life. To see a zoo actually decide to close its doors is something to hold near and dear in our hearts.

It is a beacon of things to come and another reason to have faith in the vision of a world without zoos, without animal exploitation, without violence and abuse-a world in which animals are not part of a "collection" or considered commodities. Together we hold the vision and know it is the only possible reality for it is a vision of Love.

Thank you from my heart to yours-we are all connected in Divine Love and Truth.