I sat down with Huey, telling him I thought I'd drop by and say hi. He watched my every move, eyes glued to me. Not in a suspicious way, just observationally, calmly, curiously. He was fully present, giving me his undivided attention. "So far, you have all the characteristics someone would want in a good friend," I told him. "I'm a very good friend," he confirmed. I wondered in which ways he felt he was a good friend. "I offer support when needed," he started. I see emotional support, energetic support, providing balance in various situations. "…And I'm always needed," he continued, finishing his last thought. He didn't say this as if his people were always desperately needing support, but in a way that hinted at the all-encompassing ways a dog or companion animal is part of family life, providing support just by being there, bolstering every situation and every moment in conscious and subconscious ways. As humans, we often don't realize how much we count on and use this support. This is why Huey says he's always needed, because he is aware of his important role. "That sounds like a lot of responsibility," I commented. But he matter-of-factly responded, "That's why I'm here." He said this like, "It's not too much to handle, it's exactly what I came here for — and of course I can do it!" Our companion animals do give us so much and I often wonder how what they are getting in return could even come close to their contributions. But in this moment, through Huey's experience, I could see and feel what he was getting from it and it easily matched what we may feel we are receiving. He feels honored to be this linchpin, to help support his people, his family, this journey and life, to be such an important and central part of it all. He feels like he is the lucky one, to be so loved and needed; to celebrate, rejoice, experience, grieve, struggle, overcome, just be — with those he loves… his life with you is perfection. Not a single misstep stays with him. Not one mistake, wrong turn, angry outburst, act of frustration, misgiving or regret that may have occurred has "stuck" to his being. All is washed away with love, a continual, automatic process that he doesn't need to think twice about (or even once!). I asked about his eye, as noted on his page. I felt a little pain and tenderness. It also felt a little twitchy when I asked to see what he sees with it. I felt a rising panic about it, a growing worry, frantically wondering what to do about it. But I realized those were feelings from his family, not from him. When I focused on him and his feelings around it, he was calm and grounded and wondered what all the hullabaloo was about. And really, this attitude feels like what Huey is all about. He brings a calming, grounded energy; a thoughtful approach. Although, he says, "I can swing with the best of them!" He means he can let loose and be excited and excitable, get caught up in the emotion of any situation, and really let his full embrace of life shine. I asked what are some of his "likes." He shows me the openness and freshness of the outdoors. "It's where you can connect with life in a more personal way," he said. He shows me a small pathway, like a trail. There is low, brownish grass and shrubbery. It feels very open, like a field. He loves being there, walking in the outdoors, smelling the nature smells, connecting with the grander things. It resets his being. Centers and grounds things. "I know how you feel, Huey," I told him. "I also love being outdoors, where things feel simpler, less complicated." "I fully endorse this feeling," he replied. And I see a giant "Endorsed by Huey" stamp come down and imprint the scene. It feels like it is one of his missions, to draw his family outdoors, help them experience what he experiences while in nature. He comes in to say, "It's not necessarily my mission, just part of who I am in this life and what I do — share my passions and joys." "Anything else you want to say?" I asked him. "Let's take this one step at a time." It feels like he is addressing his family. "Each day is a new day — and it is the only day we are living, so let's focus on it." It felt like he was trying to impart a grounding presence in this message, to not get caught up in the whirlwind of life and be overwhelmed by all the things that could be. "Those 'could-be's' can take on a life of their own, a huge energy drain, growing larger than they ever really are or need to be," he said. "In this moment, right here and now, we are good and there's nothing we can't handle. Let's stay right here as often as possible." Sounds like good advice, Huey. I felt nothing more needed to be said, so turned to leave. But he looked expectantly at me, wondering where I was going. "I didn't want to spoil the moment and the sentiment," I explained. "But we were right there, in the moment. We were doing what we came to do," he said. "That's all true. But following that logic, each moment is the only moment and it lasts forever. So if I keep spending the present moment with you, I will be there for eternity," I countered. "Precisely," he answered. Except his answer was not really aimed at me, but his family. Sort of a message and way of life; a way to see their lives together and to extract more meaning from it all. "Nicely done, Huey," I said, acknowledging his strategic conversationing. He smiled, happy it worked and that someone could see it play out the way he intended. Feedback:Thank you so much Josh for taking the time to connect with Huey. All of the messages you brought forth gifted us a sense of calmness and reassurance, and a reminder to stay in the present moment as Huey suggested...one day at a time, one moment at a time. Such a wise soul.
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