Lessons from the Four-Legged

The other day precious 9 year old, Naliyah, asked me “So do a lot of animals you talk to tell you that they are mad at or sad with their owners?”

My answer, ”Mad? Not really, but sometimes sad… “This question of the animal’s happiness is actually rather common and sometimes is asked because the animal is acting out in some way, but not always. Either way it leads to a longer conversation about what the animal is really trying to relay to you. There IS communication there but what part are you taking in it? As humans, there are so many roles we play; sitting down quietly and allowing our mind to listen for that small, still voice in the forefront of our minds is rarely one of them.

In my mind animals are more evolved then humans. Animals communicate telepathically; we need to use our voices. They can get a long a lot better in a pack then most humans do. There is a respect, teamwork and reverence, something our species has not yet mastered with our super ego at play.

So what are these creatures who portray pure love trying to teach us if we just stopped, paid attention, and listened?

As humans we are more connected to the animal world then we may realize. How many animal references do we use?”That sounds fishy”, “She’s a mama bear”, “stop horsing around” or “I’m a busy bee”. Almost every High school has an animal mascot, as well as our favorite sports teams, and even bands (The Monkeys, The Eagles, etc...)

Now, some of you may be concerned that this is too “woo-woohy.” Let me put it in more simplistic terms. If God is love and if love is all giving, all forgiving and all encompassing then is there a better example of that than an animal? They were actually created first for a reason. As much as I adore my husband, he and I are NEVER quite as happy to see each other as the animals in our house are to see us. Because they are pure love, we, well…we will always have work to do.

Getting back to sweet Naliyah’s question of are animals mad or sad with their owners. In my experience, most animals are not mad at anyone even when abused, which is one of the many, many reasons it is such a heinous crime! However, some are sad but amazingly patient with their humans who, once enlightened, are quick to act.

In fact, it is common after visiting with the animals that they have a great nap. Many are asleep before I leave, experiencing a positive release from being heard and honored that there is learning taking place. This is one of the reasons I love going to your home — so you can see that it is possible in your own space to have security and calmness.

So, what lesson(s) do you think you have learned from your animal? I’d love to hear what you feel your four-legged has taught or is teaching you now!

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