The following excerpt from my book Beyond Companionship: Connecting with Kindred Souls of Animal Companions, is a favorite of mine to read at book signing events. It gets people thinking about the purpose of their animal companions presence in their life, making for a good dissuasion. Grab your journal, a pen, and use the questions from the reading (included below) to explore the deeper meaning of your animal companions presence.
Beyond Companionship: Connecting with Kindred
Souls of Animal Companions, the 2nd pause and connect
point:
Think of a significant relationship you have shared with an animal
companion in your life. For this exercise it does not matter if the animal is
still with you or has passed. Recall what you felt the first time you met this
animal companion. Was it like every other animal you have met or was there an
immediate connection? Can you recall the other circumstances of your life
when this animal came to you. What was your state of being physically,
emotionally, mentally, and spiritually at the time you met this animal
companion? Think about the time you spent connecting, bonding, and
building the relationship you now share with this animal. Now think about how
that same animals presence has affected you on every level. Are you more
physically active now because of your dog’s love for walking? Are you
happier in your day to day life because of the joy you get from visiting your
horses in the barn? Are you feeling more connected to the other animals and
people in your life because of the deep connection you share with this animal
friend?
On a sheet of paper, write down two notable things that have changed
in your life as a result of this animal's presence. Based on what you have read
thus far and after looking at these two changes, is it possible that your
animal companion is or was playing a meaningful role in your life beyond the
role of animal companion? At this time, it is not important to label your soul
connection using one of the types of soul connections I have described in
chapter 3. The label is not as important as you becoming more aware that your
animal companion’s presence has purpose.
Join me for my next book signing:
February 6th | 12-2pm
Peaceful Heart Books & Gifts in Oregon, WI. (608) 835-5288
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