Showing posts with label love. Show all posts
Showing posts with label love. Show all posts

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Street Dogs and People Heal their Inner Anger in Different Ways

                                       My column can you now read Swedish Tidningen Nara



The insecurity inside of us can make it difficult to balance a direct communication with balanced feelings. Often it is our own egos that put a stop to the unconditional love for ourselves and others. When we understand that it is ourselves that we have to love without criticizing, the fears that pierce our hearts will disappear.
We are created by the Universe and are perfect.

Once again, I read from my notebook. How could a dog be that spiritual deeper than myself, a human?
Immediately I was ashamed over my own thought. Who was I to judge or condemn?
The wise street dog that sat beside me would not be owned by anyone.
His eyes were glittering humbly, and still I was ashamed even more by my previous notion of superiority.
I realized that although his freedom would be short on the streets, he was ok with it. For him the freedom was not to be on anyone's "leash" and moreover, freedom had no sense of time.
Once more, I felt shame over my own faith experiences. The more people (and street dogs) I encounter, I come to realize that it is about how I reacte to other people and animals. It shows who I really am.

There are no suicides among stray dogs.

When you have love for yourselves and for all, no one will be able to destroy you. We stray dogs give each other respect, and respect where we are in our own development.
We see you as lovable people. Your attitude to us animals shows where you are on life's path. When you stop receiving lessons you will be hard-hearted and dare no longer to love anymore. You become judgmental people. An aggressive dog has not been badly treated by life in itself, but by man within that life. An aggressive street dog also knows that it is difficult to survive with aggression, and walks away to be alone and heal itself. While an aggressive man is not only attacking himself, but the entire Universe, the Earth, man and Animals.
Love the Universe with all your heart, mind, and strength. Then you can love your neighbor as yourself. We all come from the same source.

That's Amore!

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

The Children Knows Already the Universal Truth

In raising my children, I've never taught them any specific Religon. I raised them to be polite, truthful, helpful and loving children. To respect People, Animals,
Nature and Life, as most major Western religions in one fashion or another.

I wanted them to find their own truth, their beliefs, not to have me as a parent directing or forcing them. Children are amazing with their brightness, if we only listen to them. Many times we are in hurry, we get frustrated when our child is taking to long explaining about something they dreamt about, or explored in real life.

When my children saw someone being bullied, I wanted them to step in and say NO! (or go quickly and get an Adult.)

And if someone was mean to them, to try their best to understand that it wasn't anything about them. Anger comes from an unhappy heart.

We travel a lot and meet many different kind of people and try to observe their beliefs. Our little town where we live is filled with the inhabitants of many different cultures.


Suddenly, at an age of thinking, reasoning and questioning everything, Olivia and Max became aware of life in a different, more determined way.

We had a small fire in our house, not long ago, and after a year with many"life bumps " my tired mind said in a self pity way (I don't like self pity parties)

"I don't think God loves me!"

I thought I was alone with those words in the room, when I suddenly hear my daughter (11 years-old) say behind me,

"Why wouldn't he, he created you!"

Monday, December 5, 2016

HELPING THE KIDS WITH THEIR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS


"I am not good of wrapping Christmas presents, however, I can unwrap them quickly!"

Chacha rescue dog has her own way in this household of 12 dogs. The other 11 dogs would let go of the the present when I would tell them. But not Chacha, she becomes more determent to keep it.

Kids howling and Mom yelling. Thats the Christmas spirit in our home right now!

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Quiet Time Inside my Heart and Mind


Ever since I was a little child I have loved to walk into churches and light a candle. The candle represent a prayer a blessing and love out to Universe and back to Earth.
This is my church an its located in the middle of Malmö (Sweden) St Johannes is a very beautiful church and I love to go there every time I visit my home town. Its a time for me to reflect on myself in the quietness and beauties of my church and life.
Suddenly, walking in Malmo something happened inside of me. I fell in love with Malmö again. The love was not only from my part. (Beautiful couple from Spain)
You are never alone!

When I am traveling alone, my children always pack down one of their "animals" in my suitcase so I won't feel alone. And it works!

I do not like at al to travel without my beautiful children. I love to explore life together with them. My heart aches to be away from them.

At night, before going to bed I have 'Lion' with me, and we talk and I hug him. It makes me feel better. And then I speak to Universe. I have to tell you, its a lot of speaking going on even when I am alone.
My home, my town it seems like "the stripes never goes out from the Zebra."

 I got compliments that my dialect is still there, after 20 years living abroad. Not bad.

That's Amore!

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Signs Out there in Life


During the last months have feathers literally been landing around my feet. Ever time I see them I smile, thanking life. Then suddenly, I wonder why I did that.

Why don't I smile and thank life when I see rocks, or people!

A wise friend of mine told me that feathers are signs from the Other Side. Telling us that we are on the right way in life.

Another wise friend, right at the same moment with all the feathers, released his book Healing.  On the books front cover, there is this beautiful feather. He  told me that Angels are sending us feathers.
Evert Tuesdays we receive a bucket of carrots to treat our love horse Sunshine. (He is a true spirit)
Olivia (my daughter) and I burst out of joy when we every week find what we call, our love carrots.

"We need more hugs in life," says Olivia and I  while hugging each other.
I have come to realise, that there are so many signs and reminders out there in life. And together with smiles and laughters the day can become magic.

Thats Amore!

Thursday, August 4, 2016

Broken Souls has Strong Healing Ability to other Broken Souls




One family wanted to adopt a dog from my organization. The family was immediately very open about what their family situation looked like.

I was extremely grateful for their openness, it meant that I could quickly find a dog that matched their energies. A few months earlier, their daughter had tried to commit suicide. Now the family felt that a dog could help their daughter to "heal", of course, along with their doctors and therapists. But, they reasoned, to have a four-legged friend who slept with her, agreed on walks, someone to confide in, and was there full of love, would be beneficial for her. Also, the demand for routines upon their daughter if she was responsible for a dog would additionally help to ground her and help her to heal.

Of course the whole family wanted a new family member, the time was right for all. There were many cute big dogs with a high-energy factor, but I had an overweight little brown female dog who had spent two years in a cage down in south Italy.

A dog with high energy to a home that are working so hard to heal, would not be good --- its high energies could activate and add more stress for the the family and situation. The family needed a cool dog who knew what she wanted, loved life (and food) and to only wanted belong to a family.

When Iris arrived to the family, she chose right away the daughter's bedroom to become her bedroom as well.  Is it that a "broken" soul recognizes another's "broken" soul?

The dog Iris also had a claim to the daughter, “I'm there for you, but you also need to stay alive and be there for me."

When the daughter woke up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, Iris sat up in her basket and waited calmly until she came back.

Every day I received updates from the family about how much they all loved Iris.
"Mia, we never dreamed that our daughter would feel as good as she does after only four months after our beloved dog's arrival. "Iris therapy" really worked 100%. Best dog Ever!”

This business of "Rescue Dogs" really has a double meaning and paradox: is it we who save them, or is it they who will save us? Who really saves whom?

They ended their email: “We just got the dog we wanted, quiet, contact seeking, loving and ‘personal and wacky’ in a wonderful way. Greetings, family Iris "

When we see each other's inside strength and beauty, discounting the outside of temporary weakness, then we can help and be helped. This is what is called unconditional perfection in the circle of life. About everyone's right to live, love and seek happiness!

That's Amore!

The Iris family gave me permission to publish their story

Trasiga själar hjälper varandra till läkning









En familj ville gärna adoptera en hund av mig. Familjen var med en gång väldigt öppna med hur deras familjeförhållande såg ut. Jag var oerhört tacksam över deras öppenhet, det gör att jag snabbare kunde finna en hund som matchade deras energier. 
Ett par månader tidigare hade deras dotter försökt begå självmord. Nu kände familjen att en hund skulle kunna hjälpa deras dotter till att ”läkas”, naturligtvis tillsammans med andra läkare och samtalsterapeuter.

Att ha en vän som sov tillsammans med henne, gick med på skogspromenader, någon att kunna anförtro sig till och som fanns där full av kärlek. Dessutom ställdes det krav på dottern, att hon också skulle finnas där med rutiner som infaller när man skaffar en hund.

Naturligtvis var hela familjen med på att ha en ny familjemedlem, tiden var mogen för alla. Där fanns många gulliga stora hundar med hög energifaktor, men jag hade en överviktig liten brun hundflicka som suttit två år i en bur nere i Italien.

En hund med hög energi till ett hem som arbetar med att läkas, ska inte ha höga energier som kan aktivera och tillföra mera stress. Familjen behövde en cool tik som visste vad hon ville, älskade livet (och mat) och att få tillhöra en familj.

När Iris anlände till familjen valde hon med en gång dotterns sovrum till sitt sovrum. Är det så att en ”trasig” själ känner igen en annans ”trasig” själ?

Men hunden Iris hade också ett krav till dottern: Jag finns där för dig, men du måste också stanna kvar i livet och finnas där för mig.

När dottern vaknade mitt i natten för att gå upp till badrummet satte sig Iris upp i sin korg och väntade lugnt tills hon kom tillbaka.  Varje dag fick jag uppdateringar med hur mycket de alla älskade Iris.

”Mia, vi kunde aldrig drömma om att vår dotter skulle må så bra som hon nu gör redan efter fyra månader efter vår älskade hunds ankomst. ”Iris-terapin” funkade verkligen till 100 %. Bästa hunden!
Det här med ”Rescuedogs”, får verkligen en dubbel innebörd: Är det vi som räddar dem, eller är det de som räddar oss? Vem räddar vem egentligen?Vi fick precis den hunden vi ville ha, lugn, kontaktsökande, kärleksfull samt ´personlig och knäpp´ på ett underbart sätt. Hälsningar Familjen Iris”

När vi ser varandras innersta styrka utanpå den temporära svagheten, kan vi hjälpa dem och de hjälper oss. Detta är vad som kallas villkorslös fullkomlighet, i livets cirkel. För allas rätt att leva!

That’s Amore!
Mia Mattsson-Mercer

Mia har fått godkännande av familjen att publicera deras historia. 


Monday, January 18, 2016

Wise Words from Max



Max, " When we die we go to God, and then we work for the people on Earth."
Me; “Really, what do you help with?” I asked him

Max; “Healing!”

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Good Bye My Handsome Friend

RIP JOEY my Friend,
Last Saturday I noticed that we were running out of time. You were still wagging your tail, but something had changed around you. Sunday came and you were laying close to me, closer than ever before. I knew the time was here.
That Monday morning phone call to the veterinarian was the hardest to make.
Joey was the happiest stray dog in Campania, Italy. With his love and positive attitued he was loved by many Italians, Brits and Americans. He touched so many hearts.
I got a message from Carol Mander Yeomans asking if we could find Joey a home. Stray, getting older (not in his mind at all) winter was coming....I said yes we would find him a home.
Jolene Callahan took him into her home during the health check and passport (helped us great during that time it took, Thank you)
Joey came to me and he was wonderful, deaf, positive little guy. He had a tough stabile charisma that told the other dogs to accept him. And they did, right until the end heart emoticon
No one answered on Joeys adoption add. Maybe because he was black...maybe because there are millions of dogs searching for homes out there!
He was loved, so much loved....and I didn't get to have you for a long time, but you are forever in my heart. 
Joey, you got your wish granted, to fall a sleep outside in "your" freedom with me by your side. 
Thank you my veterinarian Martina (Germany) for helping me with Joeys wish heart emoticon
Freedom Joey. I miss you so much. heart emoticon
That's Amore
Mia Olivia Max

Sunday, September 13, 2015

My Biggest Star

 This upcoming week its time for my handsome boy to start first grade and in German school. Im so proud of him. He has the biggest sweetest heart.

When he was born we didn't know if he would survive. It was the worst moment in my life. But he overcame it and has grown to become a strong fine young man. I love spending time together with him, listning to his thoughts about kindness and love.

Like he always says, 'Mom, Love is the Religion in our House'

That's Amore!

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Children and My Art

Many children are allergic to animals but they love my animal paintings. The children love my art since the colours are bright and happy (just like their spirits are) One little girl told me she felt happy looking at her picture before going up from bed. I have to tell you, my heart skipped a beat and my tears came. What a better art critic can I get?

I am so happy and blessed that my pictures are touching hearts and spirits.
That's Amore!

Många barn är allergiska mot djur, men älskar mina tavlor. Barnen älskar mina målningar, då färgerna är starka och glada (precis som deras själar) En liten flicka talade om för mig att hon tittade på "min" målning varje morgon innan hon steg. Det gör henne glad och harmonisk innan dagen börjar.  Mitt hjärta gjorde ett kraftigt dubbelslag och tårarna kom fram. Bättre beröm kan jag inte få!

Jag är så lycklig och tacksam att mina målningar berör hjärtan och själar.

That's Amore!


Photo, Happy Morning Cat. from price contact awlrescueteam@gmail.com

Children and Animals

The most breathtaking love is to watch a child and an animal communicate together.

Det vackraste jag vet är att se mina barn tillsammans med djur. Det är en sådan stor kärlek som strålar  mellan dem, och omkring dem.

That's Amore

Photo (c) my son Max and his friend Horse.

Sunday, August 16, 2015

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARLING DAUGHTER OLIVIA

 Happy Birthday my sweet girl on your birthday, 10 years old today and we are many that love you
 Benny your GodFather have always been in your life, today he came to our hotel to wish you Happy Birthday.
 Throughout life, you have been our sunshine, filled with smiles and dogs.
 Today when you saw your pictures from the past you said, "I miss myself from that age" I take that as a big compliment that you loved yourself from every stage in life. From America to Italy to Germany. You are a world traveler.
 Sonja, held a wonderful dinner for you. She was always been there for you too.
 Benny GodFather came up and congratulated you this morning. We know your busy schedule but you gave her time this morning. What a wonderful surprise.
Happy Birthday sweet Olivia, my sunshine. I LOVE YOU (always a proud mom)

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

YOU CAN FOLLOW ME AND AWL ON INSTAGRAM



My life is a big part of AWL (animalswithoutlimits) my professional work is about animals, my volunteers and bright spirits are my two children...not to forget my Senior Sanctuary.

Follow us on Instagram. We cannot wait to met you all wonderful animal friends.

@AnimalsWL

That's Amore!

Sunday, August 31, 2014

HELLO SEPTEMBER



LET THE SUCCESS BE THIS MONTH.

NEW PROJECTS.
MORE LAUGHTERS.
GREAT HEALTH.
WONDERFUL FRIENDS
BRAVE PAINTINGS
HEALTHY HAPPY KIDS
HEALTHY CONTENT SENIORS
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE

THAT'S AMORE

#seniors #september #success #love