Being brought up with animals, they had a profound affect on this author. Appreciating animals is proven to increase our own ability to show more empathy to one another. Class 11 aims to generate empathy earlier with our children, in order to create a kinder world. Over time travelling the planet this quote sums up the inspiration behind Class 11. "Animals teach us the secret of survival: never take more than you give. They are simpler than us and yet the spiritual goals we strive for come as naturally to them as breathing, such as living in the moment, being in touch with nature and loving unconditionally as our pets do, the animals who choose to share their lives with us. Animals have true beauty. They are in touch with the necessity of their appearance and not taken up with vanity. They eat what they need to eat, and delight in their bodies regardless of how they look; therefore, they are always perfect. They teach us the joy of Being. Their generosity and patience is beyond our willful measure. So in this moment, let us pay homage to the spiritual beauty of animals and to their playfulness and joy." -Aloha International
