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

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,...
Little Dogs and Big Angels

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

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...
Opening to the Heart of the Universe

Opening to the Heart of the Universe

Photo: Gene Flipse, Conscious Breath Adventures  This week, I’ll be traveling to the Silver Bank, off the coast of the Dominican Republic, to join a wonderful group of colleagues and friends and my beloved “family” of Atlantic Humpback Whales. I’ve been preparing for...
Opening to the Heart of the Universe

Spiritual Life in a Physical Body

Photo: Gene Flipse, Conscious Breath Adventures  I asked the Atlantic Humpback Whales for a communication for the collective for the upcoming year. A young baby humpback came in to give her perspective and wisdom, full of optimism, joy, and a great, benevolent love....