A MESSAGE FOR PETS BEING CALLED HOME

When we share our lives with an animal the hardest moment is when it's time to say good bye and let him or her transition back to the greater dimensions of life. This months in-the-moment message is for pets who are getting ready to cross the rainbow bridge. One thing that can ease the transition to spirit for your pet is your being at peace with his or leaving. Even if peace is not available you to because the pain of loss can be so overwhelming, a simple understanding from you that its his or her time can actually help a pet let go and release his or her body.

I understand that this is a conversation you don't want to have. When I had this conversation two years ago with my best friend Griffin, I can remember looking at him laying on his bed asking me to let him go and saying this is not it, this can not be THAT moment. But it was, and when I relinquished to that fact he and I were able to be present to one another his last day in a way I will always be grateful for.

I'm not going to give you the message or the words so to speak like I have for every other in-the-moemnt message, rather the essence of the message. That essence is, that you understand it's time for him or her to release the pain or experience of the physical body, that it's ok to go. Weather your animal companion is leaving on his/her own or your are supporting him/her in transitioning voicing that it's ok for them to go now is a gift and will immediately shift the energy around the experience for you both. I have worked with animals who leave quickly upon hearing these words, I have seen animals perk up from the relief of these words just enough to share one more day or one more romp with their person. What ever the circumstance it seems to always be what was meant to be.  

Sometimes the message you don't want to send is the message that is most needed. If you would like guidance in supporting your animal through transition, you can CLICK HERE to book a transiting session with me.

For more detailed information on my in-the-moment message sending techniques and supporting animals in transition check out my book Beyond Companionship: Connecting with Kindred Souls of Animal Companions (click title for purchase link)

A MESSAGE FOR YOUR ANIMAL FRIENDS IN SPIRIT.

This past month I have been working with many animals who have transitioned into the greater dimensions of life. I have been inspired to make my June in-the-moment message for those of you who have animal companions across the rainbow bridge. 

The deep bonds forged when you share your life with an animal companion. The love you share does not disappear when your animal companion passes, it actually acts as a link forever connecting your Souls. I like to visualize this connecting as a bright, shinning, silver chord with a sparkling white aura connecting your two hearts. When you have a memory of your pet, or connect with him/her in a dream, mediation, or animal communication session that silver thread activates and in my minds eye it lights up Soul to Soul, making your connection almost tangible. In fact many clients describe feeling their deceased companions presence, smelling them, even catching a glimpse of him/her out of the corner of their eye.

I have found their is no limit to the lengths your animal friends in spirit will go to in helping you to be aware of their on going love for you. While everyones level of awareness around this messages is different, I can assure you the message of love form the other-side are flowing to you. This is the one consistency in all of my animals in spirit sessions. Messages of love that is unconditional and eternal, as well as confirmations of signs that those left behind have witnessed. 

Your in-the-moment message for June is this; acknowledge out-loud the presence of your beloved animal fiends in spirit when you feel there presence near. Do this no matter how the presence makes it self known to you. Trust your intuition, you know what's up! Honor the moments you are; flooded with memories, catch a glimpse of him or her in his/her favorite spot, trip over a favorite toy, smell the wet dog smell, or that amazing, indescribable, so good smell when you burry your nose in the neck of a horse, when you wake up from a dream and you are aware that s/he was with you, when that penny, bird, or butterfly that keeps popping into your field of awareness. It's all divine, it's all love, it's all for you. Say (insert name here) thank you. I see you, I feel you, I love you too. 

Happy Chatting!

To book a communication session with me and your animal in spirit click this link: http://intuitionsllc.simplybook.me 

LOSING MY BEST FRIEND; THE TRUTH OF IT ALL.

Confession:

Last night my significant other was feeling emotional about the remembered loss of a family member and he asked me, " Do you upset when you think about your dad?'  (I lost my dad many years ago when I was in collage.) I paused for moment and answered honestly, "No, but I still get very emotional about the loss of Griffin (my GSD)."

The Truth of it all:

The loss of my dad was a difficult experience especially because it was a shock, but that moment in time did not begin to compare to the overwhelmingly devastating loss of Griffin (almost 3 years ago) I honestly don't know if there are words to describe sorrow of that level. You would assume my position as an animal communicator and certified grief coach coupled with my pre-greiving, i.e. knowing because of his condition (DM) that the loss was coming, and being in communication with him throughout the entire process would have prepared me to manage my grief.

 It didn't. 

The grief hit me like a tsunami. For months the giant sea swell repeatedly toppled me over, dragging me under, churning me under the surface, with glimpses of air so faint and far between There were times I litteraly didn't know if I would make it. I was affected to the core of my being. The desolate pain and stress of it all showing up months later wreaking havoc on my physical and mental health. I would wake up at night in extreme panic thinking I was having a heart-attack. I would have these extreme panic attacks at the most random times even sitting in church. Because of that I became afraid leaving my house. Yes, you read that right. Outgoing, fun loving, me paralyzed by the fear that I would have a melt-down or panic-attack in public. I would cry all the time at random even when I thought I was happy. It was like I had no control over my body.  I became desolate, isolated, only reading out to the life raft those close to me in the most extreme moments when I felt I was grasping for my sanity. Looking back I'm lucky one of these panic attacks landed me in the ER giving me the opportunity to find support in managing my symptoms on every level. 

With the help of medication (I was on an anti-anxiety/depression medication for 9 months), a much need and focus on self-care, friends, family, and whole lot of soul searching I began to heal. So, why am I telling you all this...

I want you to know if your hurting, your not alone. 

The attached article that popped up in my feed this morning reminded me that I'm not alone in my loss. Many of us have experienced the loss of a beloved friend, family member, pet. We all experience, manage, live with and heal grief in our way, in our own time. I can't tell you how ashamed I felt that things got so bad I needed to be on medication for a time. Happy go lucky, blessed and grateful, fabulous me, medicated. It was surreal and a wake up call. I can honestly say now I don't think I could have truly seen where I was, or broke through the despair with out it. Here I am. Baring all. On the other side. Moments of grief still sifting through me at times, but carrying my grief in a healthier, manageable way. If I could only offer one sentiment of support to anyone out there in pain it would be this...

Be kind to yourself. 

You are where you are, and that's ok. If you need help, that's ok too. Be kind to yourself about where you are, the choices you make, and how you move through the present part of your journey in this time and space. Wether you know it or not what's happening right now is happening for you not to you. There is a light at the end of your tunnel. If all my years as a professional animal communicator and pet-loss grief coach have taught me anything, they have taught me this. You are not alone. The ones you love are loving you from the greater dimensions of life now and ALWAYS. 

Support/Resources:

If you are looking for support after the loss of a pet here is a link to my book, Beyond Companionship, It address supporting a pet through tradition and connecting even after s/he has crossed the rainbow bridge. Also a link to my services if you are seeking to connect with a pet who has passed. <3

Book: https://amzn.to/2xbR3O4

Services: http://amymillercoaching.com/services/


The mentioned article from my Facebook feed:
https://iheartdogs.com/why-losing-a-dog-can-be-even-more-painful-than-the-death-of-a-loved-one-2/

A MESSAGE FOR PETS WHO NEED TO TAKE MEDICATION/SUPPLIMETNS

Last month I worked with a few animal companions who were not feeling 100% and needed to take medication. Some animal companions don't mind taking medication if you are hiding it in something exciting like cheese, or hotdogs. There are some animal companions who will find a way to spit their meds back out no matter how stealth you think you are.  This months in-the-moment-messge is for anyone who needs their animal companion to be good about eating, drinking, or taking medication.

When I send a message to an animal who is not waiting to take an important medication or supplement I start always with the acknowledgment of their experience. For those of you who have read my book Beyond Companionship (link above) know that acknowledgment of the animals experience  creates a shift in energy, an opening that making your animal more receptive to whatever message or training technique that follows. I acknowledge the dislike first.

Next I explain what and/or why s/he has to take the medication focusing on the animals guardians motivation, i.e, supporting optimum health and well-being. I also let the animal know how important s/he is the guardian/family. I then add something like this, "So and so is committed to helping you feel your best and anything you can do to help so and so with that would be appreciated." At this point I may get specific with the animal about the action need such as drinking more water if there is dehydration, or say, "We need you to be calmer about taking your pill, or please eat all your food there is <insert med> in there to help you feel better."

This months message is short and simple but very effective as all messages should be!

Recap: Acknowledge the animals experience, give a short explanation about what and/or why, tell your animal companion what action you need from them.

*BONUS*
For anyone having a rough time sticking a big pill down your animals throat, here is my super secret trick I used with Griffin. Roll the pill in butter before you try. It will be super slick to slide down and super tasty too!

Happy Chatting! 

For more detailed information on my in-the-moment messages ending techniques check out the Pause & Connect Point on page 37 of my book Beyond Companionship: Connecting with Kindred Souls of Animal Companions (click title for purchase link)

MAKING YOUR PET FEEL AT HOME

Opening your heart to a new animal friend is exciting and stressful for both you and your new companion. This months in the moment message is a simple one. But the positive impact of this message on your new friend will be noticeably felt. 

Last month our in-the-moment message was targeted for animal companions who are moving. The techniques shared are ones I uses in sessions with profound success and if you CLICK HERE you can check it out. 

 For our April in-the-moment message we are going one step further and adding a short, simple message to support rescued or re-homed animals when welcoming them into a new home or more specifically their forever home. 

Your April message:  This is a place where you are welcomed and loved. I/we invite you to get comfortable with the surroundings because this is your forever home. 

This message is the perfect add-on to last months message work for animals who are moving  to welcome a rescued or re-homed animal into your home. Sometimes the most simple clear message like, this is your forever home, spoken out loud with heart is exactly what is needed to be heard for an animal friend to open up their heart and begin to trust again. This months message will ease anxiety, tensions, make your intentions clear and give you a strong foundation for trust to build on. 

Side Note: This ones for you Faith (You know who you are goddess of rescue.) and anyone who fosters/rescues in a situation where your home is not the last stop for your furry, feathered or scaly friend. You can send a similar message of intention letting the animal in your care know they are in a safe home where they are welcomed and loved and you are going to care for them and learn all you can about about them so that you can help him/her find them a forever family. It's also kind to let them know via in-the-moment verb an message how the search is going. Example; A family is coming to visit with you today. I'm taking to meet a new friend today. I heard you will going to your new home in a week (then give reminder updates) 


*bonus*
This should almost be its own column. It is a message I use in session frequently i.e. almost every session I'm focusing on trust building. Bonus Animal Communication In-The-Momnt Message: You are safe here. I take my role as your caretaker very seriously. I would never put you in a situation that would purposely hurt or harm you. 


Happy Chatting!

ANIMAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MOVING WIHT A PET

Every Post I will be writing about specific messages to help you enhance your relationship and verbal communication with your animal friends. For more detailed information on my in-the-moment messages ending techniques check out the Pause & Connect Point on page 37 of my book Beyond Companionship: Connecting with Kindred Souls of Animal Companions (click title for purchase link)

Last month you started the verbal conversion between you and your companion with a simple message of affection and care. Lets expand the conversation from whats going on between you and your pet to whats going on in your life.

This month your in-the-moment message for your animal companion will be a heads up on the going ons in your home. Don't overthink this, keep it simple sweetie. If you are communicating with a house pet you can give him or her specifics about when you are coming home if leaving the house. I would even go as far as telling your companion where you are going.  I have seen these types of messages go far in helping pets who are a little anxious around their persons coming and goings.

If you are communicating with a barn/stable friend you might want to communicate your visiting schedule for the week, letting him or her know when s/he can expect you.  The trick to this is, sticking to what you have said and if your going to change your plans do a little distant communication to give your animal friend(s) a heads up. 

Bonus*
Three step distant message sending technique:
1- Take a deep cleansing breath.
2- Picture your animal as if they are sitting right in front of you, I always used to imagine my favorite photo of Griffin when I did this.
3-Send your message
Yup, it's that simple!

Happy Chatting!

BEGIN THE CONVERSATION

Last year with my monthly newsletter column we talked connection and communication, you can see this information in previous posts titled Animal Communication Quick Tips. This years monthly column I'm making verbal communication or in-the-moment message sending the focus of the column. You can lean more about in-the-moment message sending in my book Beyond Companionship: Connecting with the Kindred Souls of Animal Companions.  These next 12 posts will be based on the Pause and Connect point found on page 37. 

BEGIN THE CONVERSATION

I have always said we do not give our animals enough credit for what they are able to understand and comprehend. When we we send a clear, focused message out loud (because out loud is much more affirming when we are beginners at communicating) the intention, energy, and meaning of the message is fully relieved by our animal companions.
If you work with me you know I believe animals have connection and communication preference and we should readily use those preferred ways to connect. However, animals can learn via all connection and communication avenues and making verbal communication i.e. in-the moment message sending a connection point in your relationships with animals you will have an animal who begins to not only better understand you but who will look to you as a source of information.

Messages can be as simple as I love you, or as complex as when under saddle you say to your horse when I nudge you here with my foot I need you to a.b.c....The trick to in-the-moment message sending is to do it. Because the more you give your horse information you are peeling the onion going deeper and deeper into connection, trust. 

This month your in-the-moment message home work is to simply begin the conversation. Start talking out loud to your animal companion giving him or her tid-bits of information here and there and she how he/she responds. In a short time your animal companion will begin to look to you for these messages and you can starting using the technique productively. 

Throughout the next 12 months I will be writing one speciific messages every month to help you enhance your relationship and verbal communication with your animal friends. 

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ANIMALCONNECTION AND COMMUNICATION QUICK TIP

If you and your animals work with me, especially performance animals I'm sure you have heard me talk about using acknowledgment as an instant energy shifter.

I started making acknowledgment of an animals experience an important part of the conversations in all my sessions a few years back. It was after a very interesting conversation with a barrel racing horse and trainer. The two had been in a warm up pen and the horse was giving some clear signs saying I'm done and the trainer was not having that sass and pushed on. Many of us have been there. The horse hit the brake point, had a melt down, and thankfully no one was hurt. When I came in to chat with the horse about what was up her biggest issue was that she was very uncomfortable in the situation and felt the rider wasn't acknowledging that. #lightbulb

As I started to begin all my conversations with an acknowledgment of where the animals were coming from I would feel immediate shifts in the energy of the animal. This shift was positive, opening, and made him/her more receptive to any information or positive training technique that followed.

So how does this help you?

Think of acknowledgment as and in-the-moment tool you canuse to shift the energy of the experience you are having with your animal companion. If your companion is losing focus in a training session, paying too much attention to other animals, etc. You can stop address whats up and say. " I see your attentions is focused over there, but I need you for x amount of min." "I see that is upsetting you making you anxious, (more to come about fear and anxiousness next month) I need you to know we are ok and tell him or her where to put her focus. don't make this more complicated than it needs to be, just a simple acknowledgement of what you see happening from the animals perspective.

ANIMAL CONNECTION & COMMUNICATION QUICK TIP

Ever hear the saying change your thoughts, change your world? Well the same is true for your words! This months connection and communication tip is change your words, change your experience! That got an exclamation point because this is it people, you want deeper connection, competitive edge, these monthly simple little tid-bits I'm giving you are the cherry on top of your sundae. 

Changing your words requires you to be in a place of high-noticing when it comes to talking about your animal companion. Yes, I said talking about (not just to). Words have a powerful energy attached to them that can be tangibility felt. When you talk about your four-legged friends to you speak from a place of ownership or partnership?  Those two words ownership and partnership both describe your relationship with your animals but with a very different energetic expression or feeling. You are in a relationship with the animals in your life. The words you use to talk about that relationship as well as the words you use to speak to your animal companion are creating the experiences you share. Your words are either nurturing, building, and growing your relationship, or depriving it of becoming all it could be.
A great time to practice choosing your words wisely is when your animal friend is upsetting or embarrassing you. A first response to upset is often to complain about the situation, and your animals pitfalls, to whom ever is closest. These are the  moments to activate high-noticing, motor your words, and shift negative talk to a positive talk. One way to do this is by talking about the experience you want to create. Don't get stuck analyzing what is wrong, start analyzing what assets you and your animal companion have that can support your growth in the moment. That's what I call conscious companionship with animals!     

ANIMAL CONNECTION & COMMUNICATION QUICK TIP

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When connecting and communicating with animals it is important to acknowledge that animals feel us before they see or hear us. This means before you walk through the door to greet your cat after a long day at work your cat can "feel" what energy you're bringing into the space. When you are tacking up your horse for your afternoon ridding lesson your horse has already intuiting, sensing, feeling, and receiving a "download" of intuitive information based on the energy you have brought with you into his/her stall. 


Like us animals are souls first, that means that like us they have a 6th sense that I like to call our soul sense. I think of it as our soul's sense because is not a sense we experience physically like our other 5 senses seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, touching. Your soul sense is where you exchange information with the world a non-snesory way (intuitively) and it is in this space where connecting and communicating with your animal friends begins.

Tap into your soul sense by becoming more consciously aware of what energy your giving your animal companions to connect and interact with. Bonus question for friends and clients with equine or canine athletes, what energy are you giving your teammate to work with?

ANIMAL CONNECTION & COMMUNICATION QUICK TIP

You and your animal friends are in communication every moment of every day. Lots of people  miss out on the messages flowing to them from there four-legged cohorts because they assume that communication = conversation. 

Intuitive communication is an exchange of information that happens outside of sensory perception and is not limited to conservation. Your animal friends are communicating with you via, feelings, words, visions, body language, thoughts, knowings and I can assure you these conversations rarely resembles dishing with the ladies over a cup of tea.

Adjust your expectations and open to the flow of information! Your furry & feathery companions with thank you.

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2 SIMPLE STEPS TO CONNECT WITH YOUR PET

Throughout my book Beyond Companionship: Connecting with Kindred Souls of Animal Companions, you will see Pause & Connect Points.   I did this for two reasons; I wanted to give you an opportunity to apply what you are reading about to the relationship you share with your pet(s), and because I know what a profound impact pausing to connect with the animals in your life has on the relationship you share with him/her. 

Taking the time to pause and connect is especially important in working and learning situations when you need to communicate information to your pet.  How clearly can you communicate what you need to your pet if you don't take a moment (pause) to get connected? Communicating does not have mean exchanging information by talking to your pet and hearing his or her response the way I do in one of my intuitive communication session. Communication as an exchange of information. You and your animal friends are always exchanging information, sometimes it is verbal, other times you  communicate through body language and your energy is always broadcasting messages to your animal friends, human friends too! If you are an equestrian you will communicate through leg pressure, and equipment like reigns, and bits. No matter how the information is being exchanged, communication with your animal companion will be crystal clear if you pause and connect first. 



Here are my two simple actions to help you pause and get connect with your animal friend. I recommend doing this before any time spent with your 4-legged companion.
1. Pause - Stop and take a deep breath.

2. Connect - Drop into your heart-space. You can activate your heart space by bringing your attention to your heart center, thinking of something you love a joyful memory, family member, or beloved pet can help you do this.

Animal companions hold the space of unconditional love in our lives. Your pets true essence resonates with the vibration of love, so when you pause and drop into your heart-space in the presence of your animal companion you are literally tuning into his or her wave length. Once you have connected on this level any interaction that follows is going to feel more connected, communicative, and co-creative. 

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STEPS FOR RECONNECTING W/ A DEPARTED ANIMAL COMPANION IN YOUR DREAMS

As an intuitive animal communicator and grief coach I am always reconnecting people with their departed animals, but in truth our animal friends who are now in spirit are always reaching out and connecting. You might see your departed dog out of the corner of your eye, or think you feel your departed cat brush up against your leg. A woman in my free monthly pet loss healing group told us about how when she's found dimes she knows they are a sign from her beloved departed dog. After telling her friends this they now tell her, I saw a dime and it made me think of you and your departed dog. Bonds of love are eternal and each of these is a way which departed animal companions connect so we can continue to feel their love and presence.

Another very common way for a departed animal friend to reach out and reconnect is to visit in a dream. I think its easy for them to connect in a dream because the mental mind is not engaged, controlling and judging the experience making clear, authentic connection possible. The trick is remembering the experience in the morning and dream scripting/dream journaling helps with that.  It is a fact that everyone dreams 4-5 dream cycles a night and if you would like to intentional set up a dream reunion with your departed companion here is a simple 3 step process for creating a intentional dream connection. 


INTENTIONAL DREAM SCRIPT STEPS

1. Set your intention
Begin by seeing the mental image of your departed animal companion in you minds eye. On a piece of paper jot down your intention for meeting your companion in your dream tonight. Is there something you want to say to him/her? Is there something you want to feel? You might want to pet or hug your companion, maybe just the comfort of his or her presence is what you want to experience. Is there something you need to know? Are you wondering if your departed companion is ok? Would you like to receive some divine wisdom from him or her? 

2. Say the mantra
I love this mantra! I got it from Charlie Morley's Hay House World Summit 2016 interview. 

                                        "Tonight I remember my dreams.

                                        I have excellent dream recall."      -Charlie Morley

Repeat this mantra over and over as you fall asleep. You want this to be the last thought you have before driving off to dream. 

3. Journal
It is a fact that keeping a dream journal helps you remember your dreams. People who write down what they recall from their dreams right away when they wake up remember more, and if you do this repetitively you remember even more. Don't make a big deal about this. Keep the paper with your dream intention on your night stand and when you wake up in the morning give yourself 3-5 minutes to jot down the main points, main narrative or anything
you can remember from your dream. 
                         

The more you practice these intentional dream scripting steps the easier it will become for you to recall connecting with your departed animal friend in the dream. Your animal companion wants to love, support and connect with you.  Dream scripting is a great way for you to reach out and initiate the reconnection. These steps I have given fro intentional dream are also first steps to Lucid Dreaming, allowing one to consciously interact within your dream. If you are interested in learning more about lucid dreaming check out Charlie Morley's work.

Sweet Dreams Conscious Companions...
                        

FINDING BUDDY, HELP FROM AN ANGEL

Some of the most healing sessions I do are with animals in spirit. Reconnecting with a beloved animal friend who has departed breaks your heart space wide open and allows healing to flood in.  The grief that accompanies loss of any kind is a personal experience we each go through in our way and on our own timeline, so every session I do with a departed animal companion is unique. Because of the deep bonds forged during a life together a departed companion knows just what messages are needed to support  healing. I witness these messages break down feelings of anger, and guilt, release the sadness and pain that accompanies loss. Always confirming the love, connection, and companionship shared these messages lift the spirits of the recipient to the point they often say to me at the end of a session, "I feel lighter."  In the case of Kelly and her beloved dog Coco the messages received during their session were about healing and Coco helping Kelly find new companion to share her life with. 

Kelly contacted me because she was feeling ready to bring a new 4-legged companion into her life after the painful loss of her beloved dog Coco. She wanted to reconnect with Coco, feel her energy, hear her words, and share with her that while she would always love her, it was time to open her heart and life to another companion. Not only was Coco elated that Kelly was feeling ready to open her heart to new companion, affirming with us that yes, it is time, Coco told us that Kelly's new companion was already on course to connect with her! If you have read my book Beyond Companionship; Connecting with Kindred Souls of Animal Companions, you know that I am a firm believer that the animals in our lives are not here by mistake, their presence has profound purpose and meaning. It is no surprise to me the extraordinary and destine ways the right companion for someone finds his or her way into that persons life. I believe the fated meeting between Kelly and her new companion explained why Kelly had been increasingly feeling the need to search for a new furry friend. Here is Kelly's story of the day she found her new companion Buddy, with a little help from an angel. 

Kelly's Facebook Post: Finding Buddy 

Tuesday afternoon following my session with Amy, I had a 45 minute break between meetings. I had been looking for a dog, but never found the right one. I googled "animal shelter near me" and one popped up that I had never heard of. It was only 3 miles away. 

As I pulled in and parked, I prayed to my beloved Coco who passed away six years ago, that she let me know definitively if my dog was there so I couldn't deny the information. (I usually walk in and want to take them all home!) 

As I walk in, the dogs go nuts - jumping, barking, really frantic and chaotic. And, there amongst the noise is this precious boy quietly wagging his whole body. He looked JUST like Coco, only bigger with patches versus brindle. I knelt down next to him and the noise and anxiety in the kennel escalates, yet this dog "Boss" remained calm. As I put my fingers into the chain link cage, he gently hands me his paw. I burst out crying and gave him a paw massage just as I used to do for Coco. He slowly got sleepy and laid down in his cage, regardless of the noise and outside distraction. The vet tech came by and saw us sitting on the floor, tears running down my cheeks, and I said, "this is my dog." She told me that he had just been returned 20 minutes earlier after a tough weekend with a family who took him home. Why was it tough? I believe he was meant to be with me and they were simply holding him for a few days until I could find him. 

Thank you Coco for all the love you gave me and our family, and most of all for bringing Buddy and joyfulcompanionship back into my life. (For those you believe in animal communicators, I highly recommend Amy Miller. She was integral in helping me along this journey.)

If you would like to experience a reconnect with your departed animal friend, I invite you to book an Animals in Spirit session. If you would like support in healing  your heart from the loss of an animal friend check out my Pet Loss Support Services , including my FREE monthly healing & support call. 

Buddy - National Pet Day, April 2016

ANIMAL COMMUNICATION DEMYSTIFIED

I am a firm believer that anyone yes, anyone even you can connect with animals in that Dr. Doolittle way. If you not sure who Dr. Doolitle is watch the original 1967 Doctor Dollitle Movie starting Rex Harrison an animal communicating veterinarian. It's a pretty epic montage of music, merriment, and animal talk. Back to you and me and our shared mutual ability with Dr. Doolittle to connect with all sentient beings. At this point you might be feeling some self-doubt wondering, could I really talk to the animals? In my experience those who don't believe animal communication is possible for them simply don't know how they themselves communicate intuitively.

Intuitive communication is an exchanging of information in a non-sensory way, meaning that you are not receiving the information in a tangible way via sight, sound, smell, taste, touch.  You are so used to receiving information through your tangible senses you often forget your non-sensory 1st sense, your intuition. Many call this their 6th sense however, I believe we are all souls first and intuition steams from that soul space within making it your first sense in my mind. Your first sense's lack of tangibility makes it very easy to dismiss, ignore, and intellectualize away information you are receiving intuitively. This is the space where animal communication happens so if you want to chat with the animals you will need to tune into your 1st sense and open to receiving intuitive communication.

When teaching others to connect and communicate with animals one thing that comes up frequently is this idea that communication has to equal conversation. Let me tell you right now this is NOT true. Students often believe they are not "doing it right" because intuitive communication does not look and feel like what they think it should i.e. conversation. I will admit that sometimes animals will pop in my head and our communication is like an inner monolog taking place in the magical corners of my mind, but hearing words is not my primary way of receiving intuitive communication, knowing is. I'm sure your saying, what the heck does that mean? Well, during a communication session with an animal when the owner asks me a question, the information pops in my head, BAM! instant download. I am well practiced and open to receiving intuitive communication and information that I need to know is just there.  I still receive information through all 4 channels of intuitive communication, BAM! instant download, just happens to be my primary way of receiving.

What are the 4 main channels of intuitive communication?

1. Feeling
Feeling the empaths will understand this mode of intuitive communication. This exchange of information in received by overwhelming feelings that are not yours. This is why when I teach animal combination I tell students to be aware of what they are feeling prior to intuitively communicating with another being. This way when they feel a feeling wash over you separate from your current state of feeling is, you know its coming from the animal.
2. Seeing
If you are a visual person it's very likely when you tap into intuitive communication you will receive intuitive information though pictures or mental imagery.
3. Hearing
This is the more traditional way people think of animal communication, a sharing of words. For me this is like an inner-mololouge, almost like I'm talking to myself but I know ask the questions being asked or know the answers I'm hearing. Remember you don't actually hear the words audibly this is a non-sensory exchange of information. 
4. Knowing
Have you ever just confidently known the answer with out a doubt, or had the answer pop up in your head before the question was even asked? Well then you have been receiving intuitive communication. Knowing is an overwhelming  feeling of knowing matter of fact.     


Each of us is continually sending and receiving intuitive communication with the people and animals around us. If you want to tap deeper into your ability to receive information via intuitive communication open to all 4 channels and allow the information to flow. Your intuition is like a muscle the more you work it the stronger it becomes and the more information you will be exchanging.

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MOVING?

2 messages you can send your animal for a smooth transition into your new home.  

Last week I had sessions with two horses who would be moving to new barns. It is common for owners to book a session to connect with their animal companions when getting ready to move to a new home. When using communication to help an animal prepare for a move there are three key messages that I like to send. 

1. Let your companion know when the move is taking place. 

As soon as you know you will be moving it is important to begin including your animal companion in the conversation.  Something I tell all my clients is that our animal friends feel us first. Meaning that before your companion sees you, hears you, s/he feels your energy.  S/he knows something is going on and part of being a conscious companion to your animal means keeping him/her in the loop. 

Start by sending a simple out loud message to your companion telling him/her the day that you will me moving to the new home as well as how far in the future the move is going to be, one week/one month/etc.  Then you will want to send a verbal reminder message to your companion as moving day approaches.    

2. Share the details. 

Giving your animal companion specifics about the moving process an help ease moving anxiety. One of the horses I worked with last week is not a fan of having to ride in the horse trailer. Acknowledging that and letting him know why he was having to ride in the trailer as well as how long the trip to his new home was going to be shifted the energy of the experience. His owner even contacted me the day after his move to let me know how smooth the transition went. Share any details you have with your companion and s/he will thank you. 

3. Invite your companion to make him or herself at home.

During a session with an animal that is going to be moving I will actually say to that animal this is going to be your new home. We want you to start making yourself feel at home right away, and Get familiar with the surroundings. In the case of the two horses I worked with last week I invited them to make friends with the new people who would caring for them daily as well as the other horses. 

After moving to the new location you can take this one step further and give your animal companion a tour of his/her new home. This is especially important if there are areas your companion is not able to go, or if there are introductions to friends that need to be made. 

      

**BONUS**
Intuitive commucniation is an exchange of informtion and not always conversation. Some times messages are relayed via pictures or mental imagery. Animals are very open to receiving messages this way. It can be helpful when preparing your animal companion for a move to send him/her pictures of what your new home looks likes. 
Mental imagery as a message is easy to do. Before going to sleep when you are in your bed and relaxed, say to your companion *insert name* I want to show you what our new home looks like. Then proceed to play a movie in your mind, a walk through tour so to speak of your new home. Your companion will receive theses images and get familiar with the new surroundings. 
       

Sending these messages to your animal companion will help him/her understand the shift in your energy, and reduce the level of stress that accompanies a move for your animal companion. If you are moving and would like some support in preparing your companion I would love to connect and support you through an intuitive communication session. 
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BEYOND COMPANIONSHIP, BOOK SIGNING DISCUSSION.

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 2^nd 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.

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February 6th | 12-2pm 

Peaceful Heart Books & Gifts in Oregon, WI. (608) 835-5288