A Magical Dog Tail In the Cycle of Life
Here’s a Magical Dog Tail that speaks to the interconnections in the cycle of life. I recently re-took a couple of Animal Reiki classes with Kathleen Prasad to deepen my Animal Reiki knowledge and learn her Let Animals Lead® Method. The workshops were held at Lily’s Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary, which is dedicated to the […]
The Importance of Expressing Gratitude with Animals
Animals, like people, thrive when we practice gratitude. If having a soul means being able to feel love, loyalty, and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans. —Jame Herriot Animals are excellent teachers on how to be grateful. Animals recognize and trust humans when they come from a place of gratitude, […]
Pet Loss Affects Every Aspect of Your Life
The Death of a Pet Is Life Altering and Heart Shattering If you have ever loved a pet, then you know their death can affect every aspect of your life. It can be challenging to conceive of life without your best friend by your side. It can feel even more complicated when you were a […]
Animals Appreciate Being Heard and Understood
Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect. –Chief Seattle Norwegian Horse Using A Symbol Board All animals, including horses, know how to communicate with humans using the universal language […]
Remembering My Animal Muse
KC the Keeshond Will Always Be My Valentine My Animal Muse, KC Valentine’s Day is a bittersweet day for me because it’s my beloved KC the Keeshond’s birthday. I don’t really know when he was born; I rescued KC close to Valentine’s Day in 1993. It seemed fitting that this exceptional dog, who was so […]
How Mindful Living Benefits Pets
In a recent blog post, What Do Pets Really Want? I discussed how the best Present you can give your pets is your undivided Presence. Your pets appreciate and benefit when you’re able to sit quietly with them. They understand everyone wins we stay present and centered in mind and body. One way to become […]
Should Your Pets Stay or Go On Vacation?
Have you shared your summer plans with your animal family? Bodhi Packing for A Recent Vacay If you’re a pet parent making arrangements for your summer vacay, then you will need to decide whether it’s best to bring your animal family with you or leave them at home. It’s amazing how much calmer you and […]
Animal Reiki Helps People, Too
“Just as water ripples outward with the drop of a pebble, Reiki flows to exactly where it’s needed for the highest good of all.” ~Cathy Malkin, The Animal Muse As a Reiki Master Practitioner for over ten years, I’m still in awe of the incredible healing power of Reiki. The more I practice Reiki, the more I […]
A Sunday Hawk Encounter
“A man hears what he wants to hear, and disregards the rest.” –Paul Simon As I gazed out my living room window on a sunny Sunday morning, a huge bird flew straight towards me. As he got closer to the window, he quickly veered off to the right and landed on my neighbor’s roof. Curious, I […]
Do You Talk to Your Pets?
In a recent survey about pets by Mindful Magazine, readers were asked: “Do you talk casually with your pets?” 98% of the respondents answered “yes” to the question. When Mindful readers were asked, “What’s the hardest thing about having a pet?” Two of their top responses were: Not understanding what their pets want or need. Not knowing […]
