every life is sacred (pigs and mice too)

I could hear the pigs' distressed squeals some distance away. I can still clearly recall it now, from several days ago. It spoiled the walk for me, feeling helpless when confronted by the suffering, and met with the attitude that being led to slaughter was the only reason they existed in the first place. My response was what makes us think we as humans are so special? What justifies our arrogance that a human life is sacred but that of an animal is not?

Sometimes I feel isolated and misunderstood. I imagine lots of us feel that way at times. I was cheered therefore to see this clip.

http://www.aol.co.uk/video/a-plea-for-the-animals-5807d88c76a6050bae2f2890/

I think we all need to keep looking for healthy ways to reduce our sense of isolation. Mine today will involve going to church and hopefully catching up with a friend. I've felt down for much of the weekend, and didn't like that feeling in the middle of the night on waking when I suddenly remembered just how many people are cross with me at the moment. Probably a day for reminding myself that all will be well.