Dear ones,
This story was shared with me and I wanted to share it with you. How amazing our universe and all the creatures in it are. Jeanette
HOW DID THEY KNOW? THERE IS SOMETHING IN THE UNIVERSE THAT IS MUCH GREATER AND DEEPER THAN HUMAN INTELLIGENCE. THE ELEPHANT'S JOURNEY TO PAY RESPECT, BUT HOW DID THEY KNOW?
Lawrence Anthony, a legend in South Africa and author of 3 books including the bestseller, The Elephant Whisperer, bravely rescued wildlife and rehabilitated elephants all over the globe from human atrocities, including the courageous rescue of Baghdad Zoo animals during US invasion in 2003. On March 7, 2012 Lawrence Anthony died. He is remembered and missed by his wife, 2 sons, 2 grandsons and numerous elephants. Two days after his passing, the wild elephants showed up at his home led by two large matriarchs. Separate wild herds arrived in droves to say goodbye to their beloved man-friend. A total of 31 elephants had patiently walked over 12 miles to get to his South African House.
Witnessing this spectacle, humans were obviously in awe not only because of the supreme intelligence and precise timing that these elephants sensed about Lawrence’s passing, but also because of the profound memory and emotion the beloved animals evoked in such an organized way: Walking slowly - for days - Making their way in a solemn one-by-one queue from their habitat to his house.
So, how after Anthony’s death, did the reserve’s elephants — grazing miles away in distant parts of the park — know? “A good man died suddenly,” says Rabbi Leila Gal Berner, Ph.D., “and from miles and miles away, two herds of elephants, sensing that they had lost a beloved human friend, moved in a solemn, almost ‘funereal’ procession to make a call on the bereaved family at the deceased man’s home.” “If there ever were a time, when we can truly sense the wondrous ‘interconnectedness of all beings,’ it is when we reflect on the elephants of Thula Thula. A man’s heart’s stops and hundreds of elephants’ hearts are grieving. This man’s oh-so-abundantly loving heart offered healing to these elephants, and now, they came to pay loving homage to their friend.” Lawrence's wife, Francoise, was especially touched, knowing that the elephants had not been to his house prior to that day for well over 3 years! But yet they knew where they were going. The elephants obviously wanted to pay their deep respects honouring their friend who'd saved their lives - so much respect that they stayed for 2 days 2 nights without eating anything. Then one morning, they left, making their long journey back.
Dear Jeanette, Thank you very much for the wonderful stroy of the Elephants. Hope you are well. Suemi From Maine From: Jeanette Stanfield <jstanfield@ica-associates.ca> To: Colleague Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 12:13 PM Subject: [Dialogue] Fwd: Elephant Whisperer Dear ones,
This story was shared with me and I wanted to share it with you. How amazing our universe and all the creatures in it are. Jeanette
HOW
DID THEY KNOW? THERE IS SOMETHING IN THE UNIVERSE THAT IS MUCH GREATER AND DEEPER THAN HUMAN INTELLIGENCE. THE ELEPHANT'S JOURNEY TO PAY RESPECT, BUT HOW DID THEY KNOW?
Lawrence Anthony, a legend in South Africa and author of 3 books including the bestseller, The Elephant Whisperer, bravely rescued wildlife and rehabilitated elephants all over the globe from human atrocities, including the courageous rescue of Baghdad Zoo animals during US invasion in 2003. On March 7, 2012 Lawrence Anthony died. He is remembered and missed by his wife, 2 sons, 2 grandsons and numerous elephants. Two days after his passing, the wild elephants showed up at his home led by two large matriarchs. Separate wild herds arrived in droves to say goodbye to their beloved man-friend. A total of 31 elephants had patiently walked over 12 miles to get to his South African House. Witnessing this spectacle, humans were obviously in awe not only because of the supreme intelligence and precise timing that these elephants sensed about Lawrence’s passing, but also because of the profound memory and emotion the beloved animals evoked in such an organized way: Walking slowly - for days - Making their way in a solemn one-by-one queue from their habitat to his house.
So, how after Anthony’s death, did the reserve’s elephants — grazing miles away in distant parts of the park — know? “A good man died suddenly,” says Rabbi Leila Gal Berner, Ph.D., “and from miles and miles away, two herds of elephants, sensing that they had lost a beloved human friend, moved in a solemn, almost ‘funereal’ procession to make a call on the bereaved family at the deceased man’s home.” “If there ever were a time, when we can truly sense the wondrous ‘interconnectedness of all beings,’ it is when we reflect on the elephants of Thula Thula. A man’s heart’s stops and hundreds of elephants’ hearts are grieving. This man’s oh-so-abundantly loving heart offered healing to these elephants, and now, they came to pay loving homage to their friend.” Lawrence's wife, Francoise, was especially touched, knowing that the elephants had not been to his house prior to that day for well over 3 years! But yet they knew where they were going. The elephants obviously wanted to pay their deep respects honouring their friend who'd saved their lives - so much respect that they stayed for 2 days 2 nights without eating anything. Then one morning, they left, making their long journey back.
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Jeanette this is awesome! Thanks for sharing! Joyce Sloan Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Jeanette Stanfield <jstanfield@ica-associates.ca> Sender: dialogue-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.netDate: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:13:58 To: Colleague Dialogue<dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Reply-To: Colleague Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Subject: [Dialogue] Fwd: Elephant Whisperer _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net
Thank you, Jeanette. Wonderful story. Alice On 1/29/2013 2:13 PM, Jeanette Stanfield wrote:
Dear ones,
This story was shared with me and I wanted to share it with you. How amazing our universe and all the creatures in it are.
Jeanette
*HOW** *DID THEY KNOW?**
*THERE** *IS SOMETHING IN THE UNIVERSE THAT IS MUCH GREATER AND DEEPER* *THAN HUMAN INTELLIGENCE.**
*THE ELEPHANT'S JOURNEY TO PAY RESPECT, BUT HOW DID THEY KNOW?*
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Lawrence Anthony, a legend in South Africa and author of 3 books including the bestseller,*The Elephant** *Whisperer**, bravely rescued wildlife andrehabilitated elephants all over the globe from human atrocities, including the courageousrescue of Baghdad Zoo animals during US invasion in 2003.
*On March 7, 2012 Lawrence Anthony** *died.**
He is remembered and missed by his wife, 2 sons, 2 grandsons and numerous elephants. Two days after his passing, the wild elephants showed up at his home led by two large matriarchs. Separate wild herds arrived in droves to say goodbye to their beloved man-friend. *A total of 31 elephants had patiently walked over 12** *miles to get to his South African* *House.**
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Witnessing this spectacle, humans were obviously in awe not only because of the supreme intelligence and precise timing that these elephants sensed about Lawrence's passing, but also because of the profound memory and emotion the beloved animals evoked in such an organized way:
*Walking slowly - for days -*Making their way in a solemn one-by-one queue fromtheir habitat to his house.
So, how after Anthony's death, did the reserve's elephants --- grazing miles away in distant parts of the park --- know?
"A good man died suddenly," says Rabbi Leila Gal Berner, Ph.D., "and from miles and miles away, two herds of elephants, sensing that they had lost a beloved human friend, moved in a solemn, almost 'funereal' procession to make a call on the bereaved family at the deceased man's home."
"If there ever were a time, when we can truly sense the wondrous 'interconnectedness of all beings,' it is when we reflect on the elephants of Thula Thula. A man's heart's stops and hundreds of elephants' hearts are grieving.
Thisman's oh-so-abundantly loving heart offered healing to these elephants, and now, they came to pay loving homageto their friend."
Lawrence's wife, Francoise, was especially touched, knowing that the elephants had not been to*his house prior to** *that day*****for well over 3 years! *But yet they knew where they were going. The elephants obviously wanted to pay their deep respects honouring their friend who'd saved their lives - so much respect that*they stayed for 2 days 2 nights** *without eating anything. Then one morning, they left,* *making their long journey* *back.**
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Aren't we blessed!! We are so fortunate to have build this organization and this system of correspondence to be able to communicate this way with like minded people. Who would have ever dreamed of this when we initiated the Faith and Life Community, the Ecumenical Institute, The Institute of Cultural Affairs, etc. etc. It is so great that we share our wisdom this way. Thanks, Thanks, Thanks, doesn't seem a dramatic enough word for us to say to each other. Marge Philbrook On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 9:22 PM, Alice Baumbach <abaumbach@new.rr.com>wrote:
Thank you, Jeanette. Wonderful story. Alice On 1/29/2013 2:13 PM, Jeanette Stanfield wrote:
Dear ones,
This story was shared with me and I wanted to share it with you. How amazing our universe and all the creatures in it are.
Jeanette
*HOW ** DID THEY KNOW?*
*THERE ** IS SOMETHING IN THE UNIVERSE THAT IS MUCH GREATER AND DEEPER THAN HUMAN INTELLIGENCE.*
*THE ELEPHANT'S JOURNEY TO PAY RESPECT, BUT HOW DID THEY KNOW?*
[image: ele-1]
Lawrence Anthony, a legend in South Africa and author of 3 books including the bestseller, *The Elephant ** Whisperer*, bravely rescued wildlife and rehabilitated elephants all over the globe from human atrocities, including the courageous rescue of Baghdad Zoo animals during US invasion in 2003.
*On March 7, 2012 Lawrence Anthony ** died.*
He is remembered and missed by his wife, 2 sons, 2 grandsons and numerous elephants. Two days after his passing, the wild elephants showed up at his home led by two large matriarchs. Separate wild herds arrived in droves to say goodbye to their beloved man-friend. *A total of 31 elephants had patiently walked over 12 ** miles to get to his South African House.*
[image: ele-2]
Witnessing this spectacle, humans were obviously in awe not only because of the supreme intelligence and precise timing that these elephants sensed about Lawrence’s passing, but also because of the profound memory and emotion the beloved animals evoked in such an organized way:
*Walking slowly - for days - *Making their way in a solemn one-by-one queue from their habitat to his house.
So, how after Anthony’s death, did the reserve’s elephants — grazing miles away in distant parts of the park — know?
“A good man died suddenly,” says Rabbi Leila Gal Berner, Ph.D., “and from miles and miles away, two herds of elephants, sensing that they had lost a beloved human friend, moved in a solemn, almost ‘funereal’ procession to make a call on the bereaved family at the deceased man’s home.”
“If there ever were a time, when we can truly sense the wondrous ‘interconnectedness of all beings,’ it is when we reflect on the elephants of Thula Thula. A man’s heart’s stops and hundreds of elephants’ hearts are grieving.
This man’s oh-so-abundantly loving heart offered healing to these elephants, and now, they came to pay loving homage to their friend.”
Lawrence's wife, Francoise, was especially touched, knowing that the elephants had not been to *his house prior to ** that day** **for well over 3 years! *But yet they knew where they were going. The elephants obviously wanted to pay their deep respects honouring their friend who'd saved their lives - so much respect that *they stayed for 2 days 2 nights ** without eating anything. Then one morning, they left, making their long journey back.*
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Thanks to you, Marge. Your passion and energy have been an integral and critical part of what has taken place over the years. We are blessed with your spirit and presence. Love, Nancy On Tue, Feb 19, 2013 at 3:21 PM, Marge Philbrook <msphilbrook@gmail.com>wrote:
Aren't we blessed!! We are so fortunate to have build this organization and this system of correspondence to be able to communicate this way with like minded people. Who would have ever dreamed of this when we initiated the Faith and Life Community, the Ecumenical Institute, The Institute of Cultural Affairs, etc. etc. It is so great that we share our wisdom this way. Thanks, Thanks, Thanks, doesn't seem a dramatic enough word for us to say to each other. Marge Philbrook
On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 9:22 PM, Alice Baumbach <abaumbach@new.rr.com>wrote:
Thank you, Jeanette. Wonderful story. Alice On 1/29/2013 2:13 PM, Jeanette Stanfield wrote:
Dear ones,
This story was shared with me and I wanted to share it with you. How amazing our universe and all the creatures in it are.
Jeanette
*HOW ** DID THEY KNOW?*
*THERE ** IS SOMETHING IN THE UNIVERSE THAT IS MUCH GREATER AND DEEPER THAN HUMAN INTELLIGENCE.*
*THE ELEPHANT'S JOURNEY TO PAY RESPECT, BUT HOW DID THEY KNOW?*
[image: ele-1]
Lawrence Anthony, a legend in South Africa and author of 3 books including the bestseller, *The Elephant ** Whisperer*, bravely rescued wildlife and rehabilitated elephants all over the globe from human atrocities, including the courageous rescue of Baghdad Zoo animals during US invasion in 2003.
*On March 7, 2012 Lawrence Anthony ** died.*
He is remembered and missed by his wife, 2 sons, 2 grandsons and numerous elephants. Two days after his passing, the wild elephants showed up at his home led by two large matriarchs. Separate wild herds arrived in droves to say goodbye to their beloved man-friend. *A total of 31 elephants had patiently walked over 12 ** miles to get to his South African House.*
[image: ele-2]
Witnessing this spectacle, humans were obviously in awe not only because of the supreme intelligence and precise timing that these elephants sensed about Lawrence’s passing, but also because of the profound memory and emotion the beloved animals evoked in such an organized way:
*Walking slowly - for days - *Making their way in a solemn one-by-one queue from their habitat to his house.
So, how after Anthony’s death, did the reserve’s elephants — grazing miles away in distant parts of the park — know?
“A good man died suddenly,” says Rabbi Leila Gal Berner, Ph.D., “and from miles and miles away, two herds of elephants, sensing that they had lost a beloved human friend, moved in a solemn, almost ‘funereal’ procession to make a call on the bereaved family at the deceased man’s home.”
“If there ever were a time, when we can truly sense the wondrous ‘interconnectedness of all beings,’ it is when we reflect on the elephants of Thula Thula. A man’s heart’s stops and hundreds of elephants’ hearts are grieving.
This man’s oh-so-abundantly loving heart offered healing to these elephants, and now, they came to pay loving homage to their friend.”
Lawrence's wife, Francoise, was especially touched, knowing that the elephants had not been to *his house prior to ** that day** **for well over 3 years! *But yet they knew where they were going. The elephants obviously wanted to pay their deep respects honouring their friend who'd saved their lives - so much respect that *they stayed for 2 days 2 nights ** without eating anything. Then one morning, they left, making their long journey back.*
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