I have never looked into this before {animal communication} and so thought a medium is a medium is a medium but I am thinking it seems like there are some who can contact animals and others who cannot? This question arrived in my inbox. It's a question I get asked so often (in a variety of ways) that a blog post is warranted!
In my experience, more people are familiar with the work of psychics, mediums, or psychic mediums, yet they're not as clear about what animal communicators do (or what to expect from an animal communication). Professionally, I identify as an intuitive Animal & Nature communicator (speaking telepathically) with animals living in their (dog, cat, horse, bird, lion) physical bodies and living in spirit, as well as the Natural World (and other realms). I have friends and colleagues who work as professional psychics, mediums and psychic mediums. One of them invited me to their mediumship class and practice group. Here's a few of the similarities and differences, I've noticed with psychics, mediums and animal communicators.
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What does my animal family know about my life? It may be a lot more than you realize.
Meet Mylo. He's now in spirit. That doesn't stop him from communicating with his person Kerry. Why are animal family members such good judges of character? I'm often asked this question. Followed by, "Is it body language?"
It's deeper than that. When the time comes, and we can clearly see that an animal is not living its best life anymore, do we have the right to help them transition? Is it what they want, and will they forgive us (or is forgiveness not required because it's what they want). Recently, I received an email asking, "Would you please tell me what the healthiest cat food is that you know of? I have been buying bags of kibble at the pet store which is not organic and also feeding human grade frozen shrimp and human grade canned sardines in spring water with no added salt to my cat. I live in Canada and don't know of any organic kibble sold online. I'm also concerned that pollution in the ocean is contaminating the fish. Aside from answering this email to help me with future purchases, perhaps you could put something on your website to educate the others if you have any information to share about healthy choices".
Here's my reply. Synchronicity is at work! I laughed seeing the card I pulled for your communication practice tip. Following Leah's interview, this card echoed our conversation about how to communicate with animals. (Unlike non-human animals), we (humans) have busy minds. We're often thinking (yes?).
Thinking take us out of the moment. Out of NOW. Our thinking minds take us on frequent detours to the 'past' or 'future'. Thinking takes us away from the practice of being. Animals and Nature are always communicating with us. By dropping into our being (our natural state), we're more likely to notice the impressions - the intuitive communication - being sent our way. How do we do this? Our rescue dog Cole (almost six now) is sensitive to fireworks, thunderstorms and loud noises. These situations used to cause him great stress. It was upsetting and stressful for us too, seeing him so fearful. With age and support, Cole calms down faster now. His initial response to loud noises remains heightened yet isn't as escalated as it once was. We've learned our newly adopted one year old stray cat Oliver is also very reactive to similar noises.
Today is Canada Day. It's a Wednesday. The fireworks started on Sunday night. I expect to hear fireworks most evenings this week. Though fireworks are a traditional way to celebrate, there's growing awareness that for many fireworks aren't cause for celebration. While beautiful, fireworks are an air pollutant, frighten wildlife and companion animals (more pets are lost during celebratory fireworks than any other time of year), and affect humans (with sensory issues and/ or anxiety, war veterans and others with post traumatic stress). It's time for change. Some countries are opting for silent fireworks. Whether fireworks, thunderstorms or other loud noises such as cars and motorcycles backfiring, planes flying overhead, construction work in the neighbourhood, or lawnmowers and vacuums around the home, these sounds can terrify dogs and cats alike. Here are some helpful tips you can try out with your animal family members. People are really good at humanizing animals and their behaviour. The truth? Each animal species has its' own needs and priorities. When we misunderstand our animals (even with the best of intentions), they're confused and can even lose trust in us. Animals work very hard to communicate. Humans are not always so good at understanding. We ask our animals to live in a human world with human rules. This can be very confusing for them. Behaviour that is completely normal for them may seem odd (or even gross) to us. Problems happen when people mistakenly believe their animals are acting out of anger or spite. When you understand your animal, their behaviour, their point of view everything shifts. including your perspective. Better communication leads to a stronger connection.
The animals want you to know... about assisted transition (euthanasia), how to know when it's 'time’, feeling guilty, and forgiveness (yep, a biggie)...
I've supported many families around the question of assisted transition for their animal companions. People hope for the best. A natural, peaceful passing for their animal in the comfort of their home. It often doesn't always work out that way. The animals want you to know.... that the depth of your bond, of your connection is not determined by time...
Many communications I support, are for animals who've had multiple families, lived a life of trauma and/ or neglect, and find themselves in a loving family home for the first time in their lives (sometimes near the end of their lives). |