At times, I find myself reevaluating my approach/beliefs about animals/advocacy after conversations where people are questioning or challenging me. My first reaction when I feel I am being challenged or criticized regarding my love for animals and advocacy for them is to get mad and defensive and tell them that they are wrong. I’m sure that’s a common reaction to anyone who feels challenged about something they feel strongly about. It does get your goat🐐 and it’s hard to forget the conversation. But then I remind myself that sharing thoughts and beliefs (and facts) is how we learn from one another. The other person may even teach you something. 😁
I haven’t changed my mind about advocating but I did stop and think about a few things I could do differently.
So, my friends please remember to always be open to listen another’s point of view, to be respectful, and be kind. Noone wants to listen to a
Animals Are Feeling Beings Too 
Thank you for shring your thoughts 🙏 We can not change someone else but we can be true to our beliefs and make the best of our intentions.
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Exactly! Well said Yvon.
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Very true – and very difficult to do sometimes !
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Well said. Very introspective. Sounds like growth, patience and acceptance.
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Very true. We are all different people with our own thoughts and ideas. We need to realize that, and accept that we will not all have the same opinions and respect that and agree to disagree respectfully.
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I agree that it is very important to be respectful. My mission is to hopefully open people’s eyes to the reality of how some animals are treated and that us humans are the only ones who can help change it. But to do this in a respectful way. I hope for that same respect back as well.
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