animals as spiritual guides

Interesting article through this link. I hope it works.

http://www.beliefnet.com/frameset.as...&boardID=47644

Very interesting point of view. I do think that being close to animals helps spirituality, no matter what belief system you ascribe to. They show how amazing the Maker is, and how beautiful and complex nature is. By being closer to our animal friends, I think somehow it brings you closer to your Maker and Nature.