
INTERSPECIES COMMUNICATION & REIKI for ALL SPECIES BLOG
Creating Cat-Safe Spaces
Inside or Outside In my early years in animal rescue, I had a strong belief that cats should never be allowed outside. (This is one of the many agendas and beliefs that I had to examine as I really started listening to the animals.) I worked at a shelter in the...

Spirit Touching Briefly into Form
Wisdom from a Damselfly It's spring in the desert...and that means it's finally warm enough for the first swims in the magical creeks that give the Verde ("Green") Valley its name. I am blessed to have Oak Creek just a short walk away from my home...and on Sunday, I...

Connecting with our Animal Companions when Serious Illness Occurs
by Dr. Todd Metcalf, D.V.M., Harmony Holistic Veterinary Care [Nancy's note: Dr. Metcalf is my personal holistic veterinarian and has cared for many members of my animal family since 2007. I loved this sensitive and wise article and am delighted to have his permission...

Navigating Challenges in Telepathic Animal Communication
If you've been hanging out with me for a while, you know that one of the things that I talk about the most in my animal communication classes, media interviews, and writing is that telepathic communication is a universal language--our birthright, not a special gift...

Lessons of Love
One of the great privileges of my work is being with animals and people through the end-of-life process and transition to Spirit. While not easy, this part of my work is holy...and I consider it an honor and a blessing to work with families during these times. It's a...

Goddesses of Grace
My beloved Afghan hound, dearest friend, and soul-partner, Tara Lily, left her body on September 22, the Fall Equinox, of this year. Her story, our story, and the gifts of her life and death have been unfolding for me in these last two months, as I grieve for her,...
Angel in a Cat Suit
There is not a day that goes by that I don’t have reason to pause in gratitude and appreciation for the wisdom, kindness, and beauty of the animals in my life. The animals in my own family, the wild animals all around me, and the animal companions of my clients and...

Wisdom from the Animals: Scorpion
One of my favorite exercises in my animal communication classes is having people work with animals that they have disliked, feared, or misunderstood. I’ve seen people have life-changing experiences in communicating with and understanding the perspectives of snakes,...

Save the Humans: The Whales of Baja
Journey to Baja I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to the Baja Peninsula of Mexico in February with Acupuncturists Without Borders, on a journey that combined acupuncture community service clinics and training with several days of sea kayaking in the Sea of...

Healing, Grace, and Miracles
Many years ago, back in my classical pianist life, I was invited to record a CD at a small Byzantine Catholic Monastery in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It was one of the nicest experiences of my professional life as a musician, and I especially appreciated the...

Little Dogs and Big Angels
It’s taken me several months to be able to write about the death of my beloved little dog, Gypsy. The gift of our newest family member, Abby Rose, has brought things full circle, and it’s now time to share our story. Gypsy On March 15 of this year, 7 months ago, my...

The Joys of Feral Cats
(This article also published in American Pet Magazine and Species Link Journal) I’ve recently been inspired by the efforts of a local rescue group, Red Rose Inspiration for Animals, which is developing a Trap-Neuter-Release program for feral cats in our community...