animal guides

For the Love of Sparrow

As I walked over to my printer the other morning, it was this sweet sparrow that caught my eye outside Joyful Pause Cottage studio window.

So unassuming. Still as could be. Something about this struck me.

The image stayed with me for days.

A few times glancing again at the picture I’d captured, I’d feel my heart swell and tears spring to my eyes.

How often we only see beauty in the bright colors of the world.

The shades of brown not so much.

The sparrow often overlooked or underrated.

Yet, I found so much elegance in this scene outside my window.

While I don’t yet know why it struck me so or that this has continued to stay with me, I’m in gratitude to Sparrow.

For the feelings in my heart that stir even though I can’t name them.

But makes me that much more appreciative of this one precious life.

XO

Barb

    

February Animal Wisdom Oracle Guidance. NEW format!

I really enjoyed recording an audio version of this month’s reading for you, complete with soft and relaxing music playing in the background!

You can use it in your meditation practice if you wish, as a prompt to journaling and self-reflection, or as inspiration to begin or end your day. I also invite you to pull a card from an oracle deck of your choice to add some personal insight to the reading. Lastly, I’ll also include the PDF of the monthly readings to serve as a guide for journaling/reflection.

I hope you enjoy! I’d love to hear your insights after listening!

Without further ado… here is this month’s reading and PDF:

 

February2024ReadingPDF

P.S. FREE SHIPPING on my Animal Reflections Healing Oracle deck now through Feb. 11th, 2024. You can order here if interested!

XO

Barb

    

How Animals Helped My Inner Child. Join Me for An Interactive Online Event Honoring Your Inner Child.

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?!

Snake Goddess Doll to honor Snake – made by Maria Wulf of Fullmoonfiberart

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