Personal essays from a retired pastor share insight into her encounters with nine animals as well as what she has learned from each of them to grow personally and spiritually
LOVELAND, Colo., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Retired pastor Barbara Linder has always loved animals, large and small, and has never been afraid of any she had encountered. However, she is saddened by the many species facing extinction due to loss of habitat, pesticides, and global warming. She believes a new understanding of the relationship between humans and animals is emerging and is much needed. That relationship is a major focus of her book, "Encounters with Animals" (published by LifeRich Publishing).
In a collection of essays, Linder describes the surprising and inspiring encounters she has had with nine animals — dogs, snakes, squirrels, spiders, bears, eagles, songbirds, elk, and monarch butterflies — while sharing what she experienced during each encounter, what the animal has symbolized in some cultures as well as what humanity can learn from these animals.
Included in this book are suggestions for humans to compassionately co-exist with their fellow creatures, introspective questions designed to inspire reflection, applicable scripture, and encouragement to spend more time outdoors to sit in silence to become aware of the animals that help them, in their own way, to grow personally and spiritually.
"I encourage you to read one chapter at a time, reflecting on the questions at the close of each chapter. If you are a person who journals, I encourage you to do that with the questions. I also encourage you to spend some time outside—whether on your porch or patio, in the back yard, at a nearby park, or on a hiking trail. Take time to sit in silence, quietly listening and seeing, and so becoming aware of the animals above, below, and all around you," Linder says. She adds, "I hope readers will have a greater appreciation for animals, a greater awareness of the possibilities of encounters with them, and the potential for personal growth from those encounters." For more details about the book, please visit https://www.liferichpublishing.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/834401-encounters-with-animals
"Encounters with Animals"
By Barbara Linder
Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 82 pages | ISBN 9781489741189
Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 82 pages | ISBN 9781489741172
E-Book | 82 pages | ISBN 9781489741196
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
Barbara Linder is a retired pastor who spent 25 years in ministry. She is an avid traveler who has been to Europe and all 50 states. Today, she relishes living in Loveland, Colorado, where she enjoys hiking, walks with her dog, gardening, attending book club, spending time with friends, doing puzzles, and worshipping on Sunday mornings.
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