Decided to see what animal energy came up for us today. I am using the Spirit of the Animals Deck by one of my favorite artists: Jody Bergsma Coyote - Revealer of Truth Todays message... Don't take things to seriously Make time to play Great wisdom comes from laughing at your own folly Look out for the traps and tricks of life and learn from them If you feel called, share which one of these resonates with you today?

For years, we've been taught to focus on changing behaviour. But what if lasting change begins somewhere else? What if the relationship you share with your animal companion is the foundation of trust, understanding, and mutual well-being? When we intentionally nurture that relationship, we create the trust and understanding that lead to lasting change—not just for our animal companions, but for ourselves as well. This simple shift in perspective has transformed the way I see every interaction, every challenge, and every opportunity to grow together. The relationship isn't just part of the journey... it is the journey. If this perspective resonates with you, I'd love to invite you to continue the conversation inside Moving Beyond Words—a community for people who believe there's something deeper waiting to be discovered within the relationship they share with their animal companions. 💜 Because the relationship changes everything. Are you ready to create deeper connection, trusting relationship and lasting change? What would that look like for you and your animal companion? - 💜 Less stress (for both of you) - 🐾 More joyful moments together - 🌿 Calmer walks and daily interactions - ✨ Greater understanding - 🤝 A deeper bond built on trust - 🌱 Positive changes in behaviour Let me know in the comments below https://www.skool.com/moving-beyond-words-1962/about

This post is taken from an recent article I wrote for Brainz Magazine... and thought it was worth sharing. Many animal guardians are taught that a "well-behaved" companion is the goal. We celebrate obedience, compliance, and control, often assuming that if an animal is listening, they must also be happy, comfortable, and trusting. Much of what we notice about our animal companion has been conditioned into their behavior and reactions. If they are constantly asked to comply against their will, they may emotionally shut down. We can mistake tolerance for consent, but when we watch them with an inquisitive eye, we see things in a different way. The key here is to notice the difference. Tolerance is not consent: Compliance means an animal tolerates a situation. Consent means they willingly participate because they feel safe enough to do so. Check out the resource below to learn more, then ask yourself these questions; Reflection Questions 1. Have you ever mistaken obedience for trust? 2. Can you think of a time when your companion appeared compliant but may not have felt comfortable? 3. What signs tell you your companion truly feels safe and relaxed? 4. Where could you offer more choice or agency in your daily interactions? 5. How might focusing on emotional safety change the way you approach behavior challenges? Try This Week Choose one daily interaction with your companion. Rather than focusing on the outcome or behavior, focus on their emotional experience. Observe: - Body language - Breathing - Tension levels - Willingness to engage - Signs of relaxation or hesitation

I love both dragonflies and hummingbirds... but i had an amazing experience with a dragonfly at the hot springs. I saw something spiraling down into the water... I got in and gently lifted it up from the water. It was a beautiful iridescent dragonfly. It sat and rested on my hand while it dried off. I noticed it was missing tip of one wing. We sat together on the edge of the water while it rested. Then it stretched it's wings... attempted to fly... went only a few feet away and then gently returned to my hand. We sat in quiet conversation for a while longer, no rush, no expectation... Then when it was ready, it managed to fly away. I have incorporated it into my art logo and branding. Dragonfly Bliss Studio. What animal resonates with you or do you feel a "kinship" with? If interested, post below and I will do an animal card pull for you Please share, we would love to hear your story 💖

Its amazing how life ebs and flows. Some things float away from our lives like waves upon the beach. I recognise that as I learn and forget my dog Aura flows along with me. As we borh live each and every day in deep connection we move through lifes changes together. I love Aura dearly as dearly as I know she loves me. We have been through every change in life together. We have danced the dance of death and rebirth together. She connected to me as I am to her. A chord of everlasting love.