Across the globe and since time began, we have shared our hopes, our dreams and our sorrows with our animal companions. This is not by happenstance. Animals are wise and intuitive beings that enhance our lives. Many of us have chosen to bring cats and dogs into our hearts, homes and families.
Often, we have forgotten how to listen to our own intuition. Fortunately, your pets are happy to translate for you. They are your protectors, your comfort and your wisdom keepers. Animals instinctively honor boundaries, something we sometimes ignore. Have you noticed how your dog has a very clear like or dislike for someone? This is because they can read the unconscious intention of someone. Perhaps you have a habit of being a people pleaser, your dog is reminding you to take a pause before you agree to something. It can be as simple as you don’t want company right now but agree to the visit anyway.
Animals respond to subtle energies and emotions. They use all their senses to support you. This is why we are seeing an increase in people having certified support animals. Dogs can sense a shift in your blood pressure, your blood sugar or your nervous system. Cats and dogs operate through their intuition and have a keen sense of how to guide and support you.
We have all heard stories of a dog alerting their family to a fire or another danger long before the family became aware of that. I worked with a family whose cat insisted on being in the crib with their infant. No matter how often the parents removed the cat, she always found her way back into the baby’s room. Not less than a month later the cat woke the mama up in the middle of the night, by biting her on the chin. The cat ran to the baby’s room, and the mama saw the baby was in distress and was able to get immediate medical care for her child.
Cats are keepers of your heart. A man had a cat that would insist on knocking over a picture frame of his loved one at the precise moment he tried to bury a memory. The cat’s intuitive behavior became a loving insistence to deeply feel his grief, to feel safe and supported as learned how to navigate his new life. A reminder from his cat that we are always connected, be it in moments of sorrow or celebration.
Notice how your pet shows up in your environment. Whether sitting on your lap, your computer or on your chest they are helping you calibrate your energy field. What are you feeling, physically and emotionally? Are you all work and no play? Do you need a reminder to take a break from the computer? If only for 10 minutes? Are you stressed and need some TLC? Are you working through grief or disappointment? Your dog or cat will physically be with you to offer comfort, encouragement and unconditional love.
The more you observe your pet’s behavior the more you can learn about yourself.
Does your pet need time to themselves? You may be amazed to realize you need time to yourself for quite reflection or to unwind. Is your pet annoyingly playful? When all you want to do is relax? Perhaps your inner child wants some attention.
You can enhance your intuitive connection with your pet using a few simple techniques.
- Sit with your pet with no distractions. What kind of touch is being asked for. A gentle petting? A loving physical connection, or some playtime?
- Take notes on how this feels. What are you thinking as you sit with them?
- In your mind’s eye send them pictures of what you want to experience with your pet. In time you will see this occur.
- Telepathically call them by name to be with you. You will be delighted to discover that they come when called!
Our pets are our sacred companions, and we are their guardians. The relationship we have with our pets is one of trust, devotion and love. Let your beloved pet be your guide, your protector and your inspiration to be fully present in your life.
