Communicating with the Animals

by Lynn McKenzie (first appeared in The Omega Source Directory)

Do you ever wonder what it is about the connection with our animal companions that seems to feel so significant, deep and relevant to us? People are becoming increasingly aware at this point in time that animals are teachers and healers and it is our job to listen to them. Personally I believe that the path to self-awareness and personal healing is through communion with our animal companions. How do we do that you might ask?

As a professional Animal Intuitive or intuitive communicator, I do it regularly and I will share with you some of the techniques I use, so that you may experiment with them yourself. I believe that given the desire, everyone has the ability to master this skill; in fact I feel that it is our birthright.

In my work I use telepathy to communicate with the animals. I like to think of the developing of our telepathic abilities as an ever- evolving spiritual discipline. The more you put into it, the greater the benefits you will reap. Like many other spiritual disciplines, the key components are quieting the mind and focusing the intention. Next I visualize a beam of light running from my third eye and heart center to the animal’s heart center forming a triangle. I then make a connection with the animal’s soul or spirit by calling out their name three times, either verbally, out loud, or silently in my head. When I feel I’ve made the connection it’s time to send questions to them and ‘listen on the inside’ for the answers. This entails really listening to whatever information comes my way whether it’s via a voice, feeling, picture or symbol. The data may come in many forms and is usually fleeting. Often when beginners hear this information it’s in their own voice and this can create doubt. Practice and confidence will alleviate this and make it easier to trust and accept what is received.

‘What do they tell you?’ you might be wondering. No personal secrets, don’t worry, just information that is relevant to their health, happiness and well being, or, yours. You see the animals are just as concerned about you, as you are about them. They may choose to converse about personal preferences, routines or household changes they want to see implemented, or perhaps health concerns. They will even negotiate with you on behavioural or what I would term emotional issues. This can be very effective in eradication of undesirable behaviour. Sometimes they just want to share information about their higher purpose for being with you.

Animal communication is a magical experience and whatever form it takes we are all privileged to be a part of it. If we listen to the animals, they will teach us not only how to heal them, but also how to heal ourselves and mother earth. They are pleading with us at this time to wake up and become conscious, let’s not let them down.