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"Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did
nothing because he could do only a little." Edmund Burke
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"Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did
nothing because he could do only a little." Edmund Burke
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"Think occasionally of the suffering of which you
spare yourself the sight." ~Albert Schweitzer
spare yourself the sight." ~Albert Schweitzer
JASPER'S BLOG
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be
judged by the way its animals are treated."
— Mahatmas Gandhi
Tiger Temple abuses tigers...
This is my labor of love website to teach and learn about animal and human rights. My hope is that through awareness and opening a dialog, we will bring the change this world so desperately needs. I'll post stories that should make headlines, but often don't. I'll also link you to the best information about human and animal trafficking and ways that we can work to end both atrocities.
I want to inspire you to:
..... rediscover the honor in honesty, and offer ways to make healthier, more compassionate and selfless choices that are not fear based. "He who knows others is learned. He who knows himself is wise." Lao Tzu
It was devastating to learn that The Tiger Temple in Thailand, where I petted tigers at what was advertised as a monk run tiger sanctuary, was actually a covert operation to make money off these beautiful tigers. Undercover investigation teams have revealed a fraudulent enterprise where tigers have been horribly abused as well as involved in trafficking tigers. It's a heart breaker. READ MORE..
People have asked me how I came up with the name ‘livehonestly’ for a website. It was the summer of 2006. My brother had just died of cirrhosis of the liver... CLICK TO READ MORE
She went undercover investigating Child Trafficking In Africa and Europe
Amely Fighting Human Trafficking
There are some whose journey upon this earth is so remarkable they should be remembered for all time; their voice, always speaking for those who can’t, should be heard now, and forever more.
Meet one of these rare souls, Amely-James KOH BELA, a truly remarkable African born woman who endured a brutal childhood as both a domestic slave and incest survivor. She possesses an indomitable spirit and fought back ... READ FULL INTERVIEW WITH AMELY by Betsy Seeton.
THE CHILDREN - A Photostream by Betsy Seeton
When I traveled through Asia three + years ago, this was a very typical reaction (pic above) from children as they looked at me ... a nearly six foot American woman! Read more
From my blog entry 3-31-10: I tackle many dark subjects on this website, but I always make time, and take time, to see the light; to feel the good that it's in the world. For me, it's nature's beauty that gets me through each day. I bring you the images of animals and nature that touch me daily, in hopes of spreading some of the good that I know exists.
Photos for sale -- The Philadelphia Mission
Beautiful photos are available for sale with 100% of the proceeds going to help children in need in Africa through the non-profit organization The Philadelphia Mission. Also check out THE GYPSY MISSION helping the outcasts in India.
"Especially now when views are becoming more polarized,
we must work to understand each other across
political, religious and national boundaries."
— Jane Goodall
Learn about the Jane Goodall Institute
Jane Goodall is among a small list of my favorite people. She embodies the qualities I admire most. She understands we are all connected on this planet. Animals are connected to each other, us to them, and all of us to the earth and nature. Goodall's soulful, compassionate and intelligent work with animals over the past five decades has provided hundreds of thousands of people with a glimpse into the nature and wonder of animals. Animals are vital to the well being of this planet and to our souls. The world needs people to shift from selfish living, away from greed and the me-me-me mentality. Open your eyes and see what really matters.
Check out my Greeting Card series
Greece - By Betsy Seeton
The photo above is one of hundreds that make up my greeting cards & prints in my online art gallery.
Sales from my art and photography help fund this website. Contact me or buy through my online gallery.
Sales from my art and photography help fund this website. Contact me or buy through my online gallery.
Two stories from ex-street children in Nepal
"Nobody listens to the simple people. I was born in a small village in eastern Nepal. I don't know my exact age but I must have been born around 1985..." click on painting to read Khemraj Puri's story
Gopal Gurung's art
"My mother could no longer bear the pain of our situation and ran away. I was five years old and very alone in the corner of this great city. There was nothing to eat at home, so I had to learn how to survive by myself...." click to read full story of being on the streets in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Gopal wants to be a journalist and Kermraj wants to be a politician...
