Animals respond beautifully to Reiki especially when given in a gentle manner

Over the weekend I taught a very special group of people, Reiki I & II. We learnt how to connect with others to heal. We also learnt a way to  connect and heal with our pets.

We are able to connect with our pets in many different ways. Some of us like to talk to them and include them in our daily chatter. Some may prefer strolling in the park or playing fetch. Others may simply enjoy sitting or hanging out with their pets. Perhaps you can feel them around you or, they’re in your peripheral vision. It doesn’t really matter what style we use to connect, as long as we do it on a regular basis. Animals love connecting with their family members – it’s part of belonging to the family.

It’s important to be able to read the signals communicated to you by your pet, to know when they are down, hungry, bored, annoyed etc. Animals like to be heard and, more importantly, they need to be heard just like we do. They have their good and their bad day and, in my experience, I’ve found it’s important to give them enough space to express themselves.

I use energy as one of my main methods to initially connect with an animal. I let them have a feel of what I’m like – my mood, my intensity, my intention. Much is given away at this level, even if you’re not aware that it’s happening. Energy work is especially valuable when dealing with animals that are unwell, down, recovering or just not themselves. I create a space that is so calm and peaceful, the animal will feel warmly invited to enter. This enables a deeper connection to happen between the animal and myself. It is a very special sensation when this occurs.

I deal with many animals in need of some kind of energy work and they welcome it because they’re fully aware their energy levels are low. One very simple method of energy work that mostly all animals love is Reiki. It can be done by cuddling/stroking and can even be done from a distance. You’ll know straight away they’re feeling it, because their body language will change instantly when it’s being performed on them.

Since most animals are quite pure in energy, you don’t need to give them long sessions of Reiki. The smaller in stature of pet, the less time needed to give them that healing energy. For example, I give my cat Nero about 10min 2-3 times a week. He’ll sit there while I give it to him and then, after a while when he’s had enough, he moves away from me. Nero will even come to me when he is unwell and ask for a healing. Most animals will also position themselves where they would like to receive it e.g. their head/leg/tummy. A dog of bigger size might want more time (15-20min), while a sweet, little bird may only need 5min. Regular, connective healings work wonders in maintaining their overall peak health as well.

The added benefit to giving Reiki to your pets is that you connect with them on a deeper level. When giving Reiki, you also receive it, creating a deeper conscious awareness of sensations. This means that you can connect to your pet and sense what your pet is feeling in any given moment. Practicing Reiki regularly not only boosts your pet’s immune system, it also strengthens your connection with them, making it easier for you to maintain a deeper bond for longer durations.

Reiki isn’t just for animals – I use it with my plants, food, water, office and with us humans as well!

If you want to connect with your pet on a deeper level AND be able to do energy work with them, Reiki is a very simple – yet effective – healing technique for both animals and humans.

If you are wanting a deeper connection through Reiki, contact me for more information on my Reiki Workshops.

Sarah and Ollie having special time Love is a Cat's World

I’ve asked Sarah to answer a few questions on how she feels Ollie would respond and then I’ve chatted with Ollie and got his answers. Hmmmm let’s find out how this goes…….

S Sarah

O Ollie

1. What’s your favourite thing to do in the morning?

S I’d like to think it was coming to give me a cuddle but for some reason I get the feeling that he’s just killing time until I get up, feed him and then either play with him or take him outside. So yes, I’d say playing and/or going outside is his favourite thing to do in the morning.

O Well, my job is to wake mummy up and get her organised for her day. She seems confused 1st thing in the morning so I try to wake her up nicely and then we do our jobs. But my favourite in the morning is when mummy is up and awake and talking to me. Once she is awake she tells me lots of things. She likes to make me feel special.

2. Who is the boss at home, mummy or daddy, perhaps you Ollie?

S Mummy! But Ollie probably thinks its Ollie… And he may just be right!

O I’m the boss with mummy but sometimes she doesn’t listen and I let her know that I’m not happy. When daddy is here, well that’s a different story.

3. Do you and mummy understand each other?

S Yes, most of the time I think. I feel like I can understand what he wants and needs by a range of different things – my intuition, his verbal vocalisations and his body language. There are some times though, that Ollie can become nervous or scared for what seems like no reason, and that is one thing I struggle to understand. Ollie is originally from a shelter and I don’t know his background before he came to me, so sometimes I think maybe he came from a scary environment. When I brought him home for the first time, his ears were full of a charcoal like substance! He knew from the moment I met him that I was going to be his mum and he loves my partner Dan too, but he is very shy of everyone else which is another thing I don’t understand. Our other cat Bosco is the complete opposite!

O Yes, mummy understands me and I know she tries to do what I ask but mummy is so busy all the time and I would like her to spend more time at home. Mummy’s job and my job are to look after each other and I like it.

I asked him about Bosco and his daddy

O Bosco is not as clever as me and I think mummy knows this. Daddy tries to understand me but mummy is SOOO PATIENT. She thinks I’m beautiful.

4. Where’s your favourite place to sleep?

S On my bed. He also loves his Pei Pod and his Refined Feline Kitty Ball Cat Bed

O Where ever I want. Mummy has made me special spots at home and I like them but I like knowing that I can sleep anywhere I feel like.

5. What don’t you like mummy doing?

S I often find it hard to relax and sit still and I think that bothers him. Also he doesn’t like it when I talk loud (he has hyper-sensitive hearing), and spend time on the computer when I should be spending time with him

O I don’t like it when mummy is stressed (he doesn’t say stressed but is giving the sensation of being stressed or having a lot to do). I try to teach mummy to be still and relax but she doesn’t listen to me and I let her know that I get annoyed by this. I like it when mummy is grounded, then she is always connected to me.

6. What do you do that makes mummy melt?

S At the end of every day when I walk through the door he lies on his back and shows me his belly and invites me to give it a good rub. This makes me melt every time! I also melt when he sits on me, purrs, looks at me with half closed eyes and lets out soft little squeaky “meh”s – so cute!!
O Mummy thinks I’m beautiful and so handsome. I show her how handsome I am and she always comes and cuddles me. I like this. I feel very special and very loved.

7. What are you always telling mummy?

S To come and play or to take him outside. He tells me he loves me sometimes too. Or at least I think he does  )

O I like to tell mummy that I love her because she is very special. I like mummy to listen to what I want but most of I try telling mummy to be calm. I even teach her that by making her stroke my belly. She forgets everything but me then.

I think we can gather from this little interview that Ollie is mummy’s little boy and I’m not sure who has who wrapped around their little paw!

Workshops

2hr Beginners ‘Animal Communication Workshop’ in June, Central Coast, $45.00 Creating a deeper connection with your pet. For more information

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Animal Communication Made Easy

 

Classroom exercises at Anahata Therapies Mosman

 Classroom exercises at Anahata Therapies Mosman[/caption]Last week I ran an Introductory  ‘Animal Communication Workshop’ and met such lovely pet owners. I can’t tell you how it makes me smile to meet people who really appreciate what their relationship with their animal is all about. It really does inspire me and I thought I would share how to connect with your animals on a deeper level in 6 simple steps..

Firstly animals love connecting with their families, it’s their way of feeling included and loved. All animals have a pack order in the household even the ones of different species. So let’s have a look at what our pet (of any kind) is looking for from us.

1.  Work out what you want to say and write it out on paper

Animals can feel our energy and some of them can even connect with our thoughts and images. If we’re not clear on what we’re trying to say and have a few shopping lists or social schedules roaming around in our mind, it’s going to be hard for them to gain a clear message on what we’re trying to get across. Make it as simple as you can.

2.  Ground yourself through a meditation or your breathing

Being in our body means we are present. We are connected and aware of our own emotions that are running through us. Sometimes when we are stressed we forget to breathe deeply into the body and circulate as much oxygen as we can all through our systems. This is what the role of the breath is, movement within the body. Through a meditation (can be really short) we are able to connect with our body, be present and grounded –feeling solid within the body. You can do this through breathing exercises as well. Taking a deep, slow breath all the way down to the belly, hold for 3 seconds and then gently exhale fully. If you repeat this cycle 5 times it will really assist in keeping you centered/grounded.

(I also teach this method to us humans to help us deal with stress and anxiety. Doing this exercise in the morning as you wake up, clears you for the start of the day. At lunchtime, it reminds us to come into our body and assist in being present. In bed before we go to sleep, we let go of any stress from the day so we don’t take this into our dream state).

3.  Connect with your pet

This can be done quite easily and with practice. Either get a photo of your pet or have them right next to you. If your pet is there, get down to their level. If you are able to, look into their eyes and feel in your chest how they make you feel. I know for me my heart feels like it swells up and makes the rest of me feel so beautiful inside. Imagine sending this energy/love feeling their way (just like we blow a kiss to someone special).

4.  Let  them know what you have written down

As you are connecting to your pet, in your mind I want you to think about what you wrote down, even see it as an image. Feel this inside your body and if you want, gently say it out loud. By doing this you are signalling with your mind, your body and your emotions what you want your pet to understand.

5.  Wait for them to get the message and give a response

Waiting for animals to respond can come to you as a thought in your own voice or another’s. It can also come to you as an emotion, a knowing or even an image.. Whichever way it comes acknowledge it and go with it. A lot of students will say to me that they feel like they’re making it up but I always encourage them to go with it. It’s only our conditioning that makes us question it.

Receiving a message from our pet is similar to wondering what the weather is like outside. You may wake up in the morning, open your window and stick your head out. Your eyes are closed and you are observing what you feel, The sun? The wind? The rain? The temperature? The humidity? Observation is the key.

6.  Negotiation time

Once you are able to connect and communicate with your pet steps 1-5 easily, then you are on your way to start negotiating with them what you would like them to do and if they are happy to do this. What they are wanting from you and if you agree to their requests…

These are the steps to Animal Communication Made Easy…..

A big ‘Thank You’ to all who came to the workshop, it was a lovely night atAnahataTherapies and a special thankyou to the STAR of the evening Oskie the Pug…

Oskie waiting patiently to take centre stage

Simonne Lee Animal Communicator

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The infamous Choo Chee

The big question is ‘do pets grieve a missing member of their family?’

Do they have the cognitive ability to understand and experience loss?

Many domestic and wild animals experience this in the same manner as we humans do. Whether there’s been a death, a separation or just moving home. Animals have the awareness to pine for their friends and family members.

You may notice that your pet is behaving differently, perhaps keeping to themselves, not eating or playtime seems to have stopped. They may become more needy and vocal. These are signs that your pet is not coping with the changes within the family and social dynamics (I would also encourage consulting your vet for a physical check up during this time).

In any culture, death for humans is a harrowing time and we all grieve in our own personal way. We acknowledge that it affects us and the people around us but how do we handle it for our pets? What do we do?

The 1^st thing to be aware of is that change in family and social dynamics for our pets has a major impact on their personality and their stability. Assuming that our pet can get on and go upwards within a blink of an eye is a misconception.

Animals do grieve! Sometimes a change will happen and while it affects the humans in the family, we forget to assist our pets in understanding what has happened. A change can be as simple as your next door neighbour moving away when they have had a close relationship with you and your pet. You may be use to them being there all the time, and visiting at a moment’s notice.  Once the move has happened, logically you understand that they’re not as accessible as before however you still may miss their presence. Have you thought that your pet may miss them too? They may long for them just like you do but may not understand what has changed especially if your neighbour always brought treats around!

How do you deal with a death in the family, whether it’s an animal or human?  What if your animal’s best pet friend has passed into the spirit world? The loss is definitely felt in the family by all members. We’re able to talk to each other as humans but what about your pet, how do they know what’s going on and why things have changed (and perhaps in their mind not for the best).

I always encourage animal owners to connect with their pet – it helps the owner to unwind and be present within themselves. In this manner you are able to connect and communicate with your pets so that they can have an understanding of what’s going on (and not just feel the effects of what’s happened emotionally). It’s important when in a connection with your pet to talk to them (out loud) and make them aware of what is happening and what has changed in the home front. Give your pets the heads up so they can grieve with you and know what the changes are. Help them adjust just as we need to.

When my Siamese fighting fish Choo Chee was nearing his time to cross over, my cat Nero (they were best friends. Nero would curl himself around the bowl and have his nanna naps – he even drank from the bowl and Choo Chee would get excited) it was my cat Nero who never left his side. When his time was imminent, both of us sat with Choo Chee and helped him cross over. It was Nero who told him it was ok to go. We stayed right to the very end. Then Nero and I went to the garden and buried him together. I had explained to Nero what was happening to his best friend the whole time. He still felt the loss of Choo Chee, in fact, we all did but Nero understood the situation.

What to do for your pet

1. Be present with yourself. Take a deep breath and check in with how your body is feeling. If there is any tension or tightness. Shake it out (your body) if it helps you to be in the moment more
2. Then connect with your pet
3. Talk out loud to them about the situation at hand
4. Let them know what you’re asking for and what you’re doing for them

Talking to them out loud helps you to be clearer with what you’re expressing – animals know and when we talk and explain things to them, it helps them to understand the situation.

Never underestimate the power of connecting and communicating with your pet…

Are you wanting to connect with your pet?

Join me for an Evening of Animal Talk

5^th March Monday 7-9pm $45.00 Mosman NSW

Please contact Anahata Therapies for more information and bookings

Simonne Lee – Animal Communicator

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