Introduction to Animal Communication: Two-Day Workshop with Dawn Baumann Brunke & Hosted by Barbara Techel

Posted by Barbara Techel

talk_to_animal_communicationI’m super excited to announce that I am hosting animal communicator and author, Dawn Baumann Brunke, for a two-day workshop on Animal Communication! I’ve personally experienced some profound connections with my own animals through personal readings I’ve had Dawn do with me and my dogs, Frankie and Joie. These experiences left me the lasting gift of a sense of peace, as well as opened my heart in awe of how we truly are one with our friends in the animal world, whether they are here with us on earth or have crossed over.

It is with the deepest of admiration and respect that I am so honored to be hosting this workshop.  Come join us!shapeimage_4Do you wonder what it would be like to communicate with animals — to actually know what your dog or cat or horse or rabbit is thinking? Are you interested in opening yourself to new ways of seeing, feeling, sensing and knowing the world? Would you like to form a closer relationship with animals and, by so doing, learn more about yourself?

In this two-day workshop, animal communicator and author, Dawn Baumann Brunke, will teach you how to  focus on deepening your connection with animals, nature, self and spirit, and remembering how to communicate with all life.

We will explore how animals communicate with us and how we can awaken and engage our inherent abilities to listen and respond. We will play with a variety of techniques to feel, see, hear, sense and know at deeper levels. And we will practice simple, powerful ways to center ourselves, clear our thoughts, and open our hearts and mind to access the Universal Language of all being.

The class includes all the basics of “how to” communicate with animals through sharing real-life examples, group discussion, questions and answers, and lots of practice, feedback and fun. This is a very hands-on, active workshop! You will not be bored.

Two Day- Workshop

March 8th and 9th, 2014

Each day will consist of:

10:00 am – Noon:  morning session

Noon-12:45 pm- lunch (please bring your own. Tea, coffee and water will be provided)

12:45 -2:15 pm- afternoon session

2:15 – 2:30 pm – break 2:30 – 4:00 pm- afternoon session

It is recommended that you read some of  Animal Voices, Animal Guides:Discover Your Deeper Self through Communication with Animals prior to class. The book is available onAmazon and other online stores. If you are unable to get a copy, please have a look at some of the articles on my website.

Who is Dawn?shapeimage_2Dawn is the author of five books about exploring our connections with the animal world. The books

— Animal Voices

— Animal Guides, Animal Guides

—Shapeshifting with Our Animal Companions

—Animal Teachings

—The Animal Wisdom Tarot

All of the books explore different facets of how communicating with animals expands our conscious awareness, deepens our relationship with all beings, and helps us to discover more about ourselves. I offer animal communication phone readings and workshops. And, I am a former massage therapist, bodywork teacher, and editor of Alaska Wellness Magazine. For more, you are invited to explore my website, Animal Voices.

This class is limited to 12 participants to allow lots of personalized feedback and attention.  Location will be Barbara’s home in Elkhart Lake, WI.

Ready to join us in deeper exploration with our animal friends?  The total cost is $300 for the two-day workshop:

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If you prefer to pay by check, please email me, barb@joyfulpaws.com.

Registration deadline is February 12th, 2014.

Cancellation Notice:  Due to the fact Dawn will be flying in from her home state of Alaska to do this workshop, the cost is nonrefundable. The exception will be if we have a waiting list that we can fill your spot, or if you have someone who can take your place. Refunds will be issued if we have less than 10 registered for the workshop.

Closure in Pet Grief. Interesting Thought Regarding My New Book I’m Working On.

Posted by Barbara Techel

IMG_1533 sepia(One of my favorite photos of Joie.  She loved to sit by my screen door in my writing cottage and watch the birds splash in the bird bath right outside the door. )

Thank you to everyone who has emailed me expressing their excitement in the new book I’m working on, which I announced just a few days ago. It really means a lot to me to hear from you whether you are part of  my Facebook community, blog, or are a newsletter subscriber.

The working title is, Joie’s Gift- Finding Purpose in the Pause. As with working titles, that means it could change as I get into the heart of writing this book. When I said I’ve just begun, I truly have, with about 4,500 words written so far.

But I must correct myself in that I’ve been working on this new idea much longer than the actual writing, words typed into a word document, as it’s been swirling in my head for a little over two months.  And before that, I always hoped I’d have a new idea after writing Through Frankie’s Eyes, so in essence I never stop “writing.” I’m also starting to lean more toward a subtitle of Finding Meaning in the Pause. Will see as I keep going.

Today I want to write about the idea of closure after the death of a pet, after receiving an email from a loyal blog follower.  She is thrilled about me writing a new book (thank you) and went on to say, “a book that just might provide closure about Joie, because her early passing was a tragedy, and happened at the WORST possible time given how you were Over The Moon, about her being in (the movie) “The Surface”.”

I don’t feel this book is about helping me find closure. Though I felt so unprepared for her sudden death and deeply saddened losing Joie so unexpectedly, I came to eventually find peace, as well as many gifts that revealed themselves when I took the time to really give thought to her life, as well as, her death.  This is what I hope to share in my new book. The gifts that Joie gave me in helping me see a little deeper into myself. How important it is to take time to pause at certain times in our lives. The value and meaning we can gain in being still instead of rushing right back into “doing” again.

I also don’t even know if I truly believe there is such a thing as closure. I go back and forth in my mind about this one. For me, it feels more about finding acceptance and peace. It’s about looking for the gifts my animal friends have given me, whether they were here for a day or twenty years.  No matter the amount of time, when they leave, it is never gets easier to say goodbye.

As I’ve moved through the grieving process of each of my dog’s, I’ve found peace and comfort  in reflecting back on the lessons they taught me.  For me, those lessons never go away, because I am a changed and better person because of what they’ve taught me. I consider these gifts and gifts that continue to be a shining presence in my everyday life. For me, this means they live on always and I feel then there is no closure, but rather, gratitude that I was given the opportunity to be a part of their lives and learn from them.

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Simple Pleasures. Polo Smiles.

Posted by Barbara Techel

polo gidget eI’ve been digging through the clothes I’ve accumulated over the years from having Frankie and Joie to see what may fit Lil’ G. She is the tiniest dog I’ve ever had.  Some of the tops are too big, but this little polo fit her just right. I couldn’t let this go by without snapping a picture.

Miss Preppy G all ready for what the day will bring.  Well, I’m sure it will bring much napping now that she just got done with her water therapy in the tub– plus a bath. Later she will have her nails trimmed…. not her favorite thing.

I love most days of the week, but in the winter, I do love the weekends for getting small little things done around the house.  Just little putt-sing projects. With the colder weather and not much to do outside, I take simple pleasures in all the inside things I can do.

Wishing you a happy puttzy day (I stole the word puttzy from my mom)!