For over 25 years I consciously carried a vision of trauma from my childhood I just couldn’t shake. Every time it presented itself to me, I’d push it away into the dark recess of my mind.
It was too painful to look at. I also questioned my sanity at times. Where was this coming from, I’d often wonder. It can’t be real.
Over those years I’d share in the love and teachings from many dogs, each mirroring for me a lesson that helped me grow in my evolution. In 2014 I’d welcome into my heart a tiny grey and black dappled dachshund with special needs named Gidget. I knew from the moment I set eyes on her she was a Buddha in a dog’s body.
She was the catalyst with her unshakable persistence who would eventually shake things up for me and help me to face this trauma.
It wasn’t easy. At one point, I wanted to die instead of facing this because it was painful. But along with the love and support of Gidget, I’d have other animal guides along the way that walked the path with me.
One I’d never have “expected” and one many fear, Snake, was potent in her teaching that I knew I just had to finally shed what was haunting me. Horse who would guide me to stand in my power and Wolf who encouraged me to keep my heart open even when it feels pain.
Even sharing with others how animals have guided me felt scary for me at the beginning of my journey. Would people think I’m crazy?!
But the love, compassion, and peace I feel from the animal world is what brought me to where I am today.
I was never alone, though at times I felt that way.
In their honor and honoring who I am also, is why I love helping others connect more deeply not only with their pets, but also connecting to the wisdom of all animals, in conjunction with loving all aspects of themselves. Because we truly are all connected and there is so much to gain in our evolution and it’s how we can live in harmony with all that is.
At my deepest core I know that animals want us to live with inner peace. They are here to help guide us and as we heal, they too heal. How cool is that?!
NOVEMBER EVENT
November 4, 2023: Honoring Your Inner Child through the Wisdom of Animals and Oracles – An Interactive Online Event and Workshop
I’m honored to be hosted by Christine Noble Seller of Conversations with Animals for this special event to not only share my story, but to also invite you to honor your inner child during this workshop.
I’ll be picking cards from my new Animal Reflections Healing Oracle deck and providing prompts to journal and reflect on the teachings from the animals.
You will also have the opportunity to take part in a drawing for a 1:1 oracle reading session with me, plus a special discount for a reading for those attending or watching the replay.
35% net proceeds from the live event and replay will be donated to Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf & Wildlife.
I’d welcome big and little YOU to join us for this special event!
XO,
Barb
