I have been thinking a lot about animal communication lately. That probably doesn’t come as a surprise since I’m an animal communicator. But I’ve been thinking about the one thing that amazes me–totally amazes me–about animal communication.
Let me start off by telling you what it is not. I am not amazed that:
- We can and do talk to animals.
- Animals can and do talk to us.
- We can and do talk with deceased animals.
- Deceased animals can and do talk with us.
- Animals will connect with us in whatever way they can to get our attention.
- Animals are willing to be our teachers and help us.
Nope, those points don’t amaze me one little iota. Probably because, to me, those scenarios equate to working in an office and standing around the water cooler talking.
This is what knocks my socks off about animal communication. When we Talk2theAnimals, many times we are given information that helps us solve a problem!
No, strike that, that’s not exactly what knocks my socks off.
Here we go: Once we have the information from the animal’s perspective on how to solve a problem, we have the ability to respond to that information in a way that brings MUTUAL RELIEF to both the person and the animal!
That’s what knocks my socks off about animal communication.
Here’s a scenario I receive quite a bit: the cat is peeing outside of the litter box. Let’s say both Person A and Person B have called me with that problem. Person A is a single mom, recently divorced, raising 4 kids and working full time. Person B is a widow, her 4 kids are grown and have kids of their own, she is retired and likes to be on the go.
Both cats give me the same information: The reason they are peeing outside of the litter box is because the litter box needs to be cleaned more frequently. They both say they prefer a new brand of litter as the current litter does not feel good on their paws.
What’s the right thing to do? Many responses are possible, ranging from cleaning out the litter box more frequently, getting new litter, setting up more litter boxes, asking the cat-loving neighbor to help, finding the cat a new home.
The question is not “What’s the right thing to do?” but “What brings MUTUAL relief to both the cat and the person?”
In other words, if one person chooses to totally ignore the information and proceed as before, that does not bring relief to the cat. If the other person takes the information and does everything the cat has asked, yet the added responsibility and duties is causing the person to feel guilt and shame, that does not bring relief to the person.
“We All Do Better When All Creatures Do Better.” From my perspective, the goal of a communication session is to bring MUTUAL relief to the animal and the person. What is it that brings mutual relief and peace of mind to all involved?
That’s what knocks my socks off about animal communication.
Harmony,
Janet Roper
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i totally agree – the important thing is finding something that works best for both owner and pet. we had a situation that was similar to the situation you outlined – what ended up working for us BOTH was getting an automatic litter box. The cats got their consistently clean box and I got a little bit of a reprieve. (Both needed and appreciated for all parties). We use a scoopfree litter box (scoopfree.com) and it was a great solve for our litter box mis-communications. Thanks for highlighting the importance of the idea of MUTUAL relief for both owner and pet. I think that most people thing (at least, litter box specific) that they need to solely cater to the animal, when in the end they end up resenting their pet. IT IS possible to find a solution that works for both owner and pet alike. (Be it through an automatic litter box like scoopfree, or another means). Thanks again!
Hi Jess,
Thanks for stopping by and leaving your insightful comment and sharing your wonderful experience. It is possible to have a mutual solution for both the pet and the person. In our society we are conditioned to think either/or; however when we begin to think both/and wonderful things start to happen!
Harmony,
Janet