When it comes to animal communication, much of the focus is often on getting ourselves clear enough to understand what our animals are saying. But sometimes it's our animals who are unclear, not only about our meanings, but about their roles in our lives. Animal communication pioneer Penelope Smith says in her book Animal Talk that we can dramatically improve our relationships with our animals and their fulfillment in life by making sure they have a purpose or job. By knowing for sure, for example, that they are here to teach you patience or cheer you up — instead of guessing that their job is to protect you and the house by marking their territory on your carpets and barking crazily at every passerby — our animal friends can feel at peace, happier, more responsible, responsive, and fulfilled. Penelope recommends first observing your animals to see what kinds of things they like and are already good at (genetics or breed may also come into play). Then talk with your animals and come up with suitable job descriptions!
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When just beginning to learn animal communication, there are so many things to think about, that we may overlook one of the most important nuances: truly listening. This is different than an earlier post about talking intelligently to your animals. Truly listening means going beyond simply asking a question and getting an answer, then moving on to the next one robotically. You wouldn't do that in any meaningful conversation with another person, would you? To demonstrate to the other person you really care about what they have to say and to show them that you are listening and understanding, you would consider every word they say and acknowledge their words and ideas with nods, responses, and other signs. Our animal friends deserve nothing less. So when you ask one "What's one of your favorite things to do?" and he answers "Go to the park," show your interest and ask further. "Oh, the park — that sounds fun! What do you like to do there? What kinds of things do you normally do and see? Do you have a favorite park? Do you see friends there? How often do you go?" When you make your animal friends feel special and heard, you take your relationship to a new level — which can dramatically improve your communication with them. They aren't machines spitting out answers mechanically when we drop in a coin. They are thinking, feeling beings who appreciate that deeper, more thoughtful interaction. You will appreciate it, too! No one wants to be around a grumpy, angry, or stressed out person. That includes your animals or any of those you wish to connect with. Which is why it's so important to create the right mood before communicating. Amelia Kinkade recommends summoning the deep love you have for the animal as one of the first steps. Marta Williams suggests beginning with a positive thought or affirmation. Christophe Ambrosino offers an interesting method of always beginning with happiness so that animals will be open or attracted to you rather than repelled or closed. Whichever method you use, it does seem like the end result is the same: send good vibes and you'll get them back. You may have heard the stories (or witnessed it in person) about that one person in every animal communication class who hits the ground running. While everyone else is struggling (mostly with their doubts and inhibitions), this person is recording volumes during practice sessions. Apparently, it likely has something to do with how limber their consciousness is; their ability to just let the thoughts and information flow freely. Animal communication author and teacher, Marta Williams, reports that when she once asked one of these rock star communicators her secret, the answer was automatic writing. This is sort of a stream of consciousness, freeform style that has you write whatever comes to mind — without stopping to read or correct. So now Marta recommends spending 10-15 minutes a day doing this kind of writing, on any subject, to help prep your mind for your breakthrough moment. Ready? Go! |
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