Linda's blog

They are all around us. Every day. Every night. The mammals, the birds, the insects, the reptiles. They are just waiting for us to acknowledge them. They are watching us. They are ready to help us. I tell people I teach, "The moment you show interest in a new way of relating to the Animal Kingdom, unusual things will begin to happen. Animals, and other life forms will begin to acknowledge you, let you know that they know." I have so many stories of my own. I would love to hear yours.

Just last week I was having one of those busy stressful days that are all too familiar to all of us. I realized at 6PM, the time the feed store closed, that I had no feed for my horse, Toronado. I had been busy all day and had pushed to the back of my mind that I had not one drop of hay pellets left. Toronado's teeth are old and he cannot chew hay, so he must have moistened hay pellets. Fortunately, the wonderful woman at the feed store in Penrose, Colorado, said she would open for me. I raced to the car, hit the highway, and then realized I was headed to Pueblo, not Penrose...wrong highway. I was too far along to turn around, so I went the long way, arriving later that I said I would. Still the blessed soul sold me the feed, only asking that I do something nice for someone else and pass it on. Wow!

Times are changing very fast. Often people are frantic, afraid, insensitive and sometimes frightening. Sealing a business with a hand shake is long gone. Unfortunately so are many of the people who "walk their talk." What happened? Are they still around, but have forgotten? Or is it more like "No one else is honest. Why should I be?" The animals on our planet are wanting to help us remember.We all have experienced how animals love unconditionally, forgive and live in the moment. Do we want to be part of the problem, or are we ready to finally be part of the solution? How would life be different for us if we slowed down, experience animals and nature, and feel our connection to Spirit. Perhaps, it is time to move way beyond our desire to communicate with our animals about the mundane things of life. What does Fido want for dinner? Does he want a new animal companion? What is his favorite flavor of ice cream? Does he like me?