If you have loved a dog or a cat or a bunny or a horse, or any other animal, communicating with her or him is part of your life.
You might already understand that because various species don’t speak the same ‘language’ doesn’t mean that one is more or less intelligent than the other, or superior to the other. ALL species are ‘superior’ to others in some way… we all have different specialties, so to speak.
You would already know in your heart that all animals feel emotions and physical sensations similar to humans.
We aren’t so different.
Think about this…your intuition.
We all have it. Some of us don’t use it much, but it’s there, just waiting for us to put it into practice. One of the things it can do for us is help us communicate with our animal companions.
We can practice developing our intuition. Wait. What IS intuition anyway? You already know, but, it’s sensing things beyond your body, using only your feelings, which calls for shutting down your conscious reasoning. Knowing something without reasoning it out. It often happens quickly, before your logic grabs it and throws it out. Sometimes you get many things at once.
Sometimes we get those ‘messages’ or ‘gut feelings’, but we ignore them. In fact, it’s probably what we usually do.
We have a feeling about something that comes out of nowhere, but we quickly dismiss it and say to ourselves ‘no way. That can’t be. That’s silly.’ Maybe later we find out that it CAN be. Or maybe you think of someone who suddenly calls or texts. They were thinking of you too. But you dismiss it as a coincidence.
Remember in Star Wars…Obi Wan says to Luke, ‘Let go with your conscious self and act on instinct. Stretch out with your feelings. ‘
So maybe sometime, stretch out… reach out…with your feelings and let go of your conscious self and act on instinct… intuition…and have a little convo with your animal companion. Tell him or her that you love ‘em, and then listen with your love for their response…
‘The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and a rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift. ‘ Albert Einstein
Wandering Spirit 
I love seeing images of Joy and Shiloh! I love seeing the new furkids too. They DO look pretty comfortable! 🙂
I just clicked on the “Beautiful walk and Shiloh gets in trouble” post from Oct 2016. The first image of Joy and Shiloh is stunning! 🙂
Hi Dawn,
I treasure a compliment from you on a photo! Thank you!
And I love it too. They match the beautiful gold leaves. Remembering those beautiful places we visited… I can’t even describe what it means to me. So glad for those 4 precious years.
And another thing about that picture… the look of love on Shilohs face as he turns to look at Joy. That was so ‘Shiloh’.
Again…Your such a talented photographer
Your dogs are SO fortunate to be with you as an owner!
Lost my “buddy” in January after 53 years🥲
Mary! Oh no I’m so sorry to hear that. You two were always joined at the hip…. Ever since I knew you! I never knew you without John. Honey, my heart goes out to you. Big hugs and love to you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I absolutely agree, and I love picture of your current babies as well as the one of your beautiful Shiloh and Joy who remain with you in spirit.
Hi Eileen, yes they are still with me. Joy in spirit is even more joyful. So grateful for her presence. Shiloh is… well, Blue Sky. Maybe I’ll write about that sometime.
wonderful post – much to think about, thank you!
So many different kinds of intelligence….