Prayer Circle for Elephants

Elephants are under siege everywhere they are found, in Africa and in Asia. This is a reflection of a world out of balance and is a clarion call for humanity to pay attention. The plight of the elephants includes: human encroachment on and destruction of their natural habitat, poaching for ivory and meat, interference with their natural migratory routes, and of course culling (killing to control population growth within human-made boundaries).

Elephants need increased understanding and tolerance from us humans. Through deepening our connection with them and opening our hearts to them, we may eventually be able to return to peaceful co-existence with them. These are gentle giants who simply want to be respected, honored for who they are and left in peace.

Please join our prayer circle. Prayer has the power to change things radically. Turning the dilemmas we have created over to the innate wisdom of the universe with our prayers allows the first step of the healing process to take place.

Here is an example of a prayer to say once a day. Please tailor it to your own use. If you are not accustomed to praying, please hold the spirit of the prayer in your mind and heart:

Prayer

'Blessed Oneness, that which I am and which we all are in our deepest Essence, please communicate to those gentle giants of the Earth, the elephants, that I stand in strength and solidarity with them. I offer this prayer from my heart for their healing and well-being. I pray that they may find support where they need it and compassion instead of abuse.

May the humans they come in contact with respect and honor who they are as sentient beings. May they be blessed with peace and a fear-free life and held in loving kindness. I offer great gratitude knowing this will be so. Thank you, Amen.'

You can add your name to the prayer circle using the form below. This is entirely optional. You can still join us and hold the intention without adding your name.