On animal communication sessions, what comes through, and how to prepare
Some animals come into our lives not to be managed — but to teach us something. A client sensed this about her young Malinois mix. The resistance on walks, the push and pull between them — she already knew it was about more than training. What came through in our session confirmed it.
Read MoreWhat the Dogs Know — Stories from a shelter volunteer and animal communicator
She jumped up to greet me the moment I came in. Both paws on my chest, tail going, face close to mine. Not aggressive — just certain. You're here. Good. Let's go. That's Bella. A big lumbering white lab pit bull mix, strong as an ox, with a warmth that hits you before she does.
Read MoreWhat the Dogs Know — Stories from a shelter volunteer and animal communicator
Nobody at the shelter knows what I do beyond the leash and the poo bags. But in the middle of that ordinary work, something else is also happening — a quieter kind of listening. This is what one dog had to say.
Read MoreA field guide to the invisible — on animal communication, past life energy, and what moves when we finally listen
I had just come out of my first past life regression — not something I did, but something I received. I went in as a seeker. I didn't know what to expect. And something shifted that I couldn't explain, and didn't need to. That was nearly two decades ago. What I know is that something real moved. And once I felt that, I couldn't unfeel it. That's where this work began. Not with a decision. More like something that kept revealing itself.
Read MoreAn animal communicator’s journey to the whales — and the message that found her there.
Three years in the making, this trip to swim with humpback whales in Tonga was supposed to be a new adventure. What it became was something else entirely — and the message arrived only when I finally stopped reaching for it.
Read MoreIt is my favorite day in January when hundreds of people strip bare on a Saturday to leap into the icy water of Lake Michigan for a polar plunge. I enjoy photographing the experiences found on people's faces. In Finland, there is a word for this — sisu. The strength of will, perseverance, and determination when against adversity. When you have sisu, you sustain courage.
Read MoreWhen a Dog Shows You How to Live
Fiona: Joy Unleashed was a Chicago dog photography exhibit celebrating the joyful spirit of Fiona through vibrant beach portraits. On view at RAYGUN in Andersonville, the show captured the playful energy and emotional depth of pet photography.
Read MoreThere's a unique spirit to a good road trip. It contains the ability to move freely from one region to another. You can plan the destination, but who or what you encounter is unavoidable on the way. My ancestors embarked on unforgettable road trips during their lifetimes.
Read MoreWhat surprised me most about my first pet psychic session was that it related to me. My miniature schnauzer Stanley had been chewing his paws for years. One phone call with an animal communicator changed everything.
Read MoreTemperatures plunged to five degrees while setting up my tent in a snow swale in Wisconsin. I had been to a cold, snowy wilderness, and now a hot arid desert, where there is no greater extreme. Watching the changing light on a sea of dunes was transcendent — nature shifting from soft repose to harsh contrast in the blink of an eye.
Read MoreAristotle first said nature abhors an empty space. Here is wisdom, yet also a paradox because that is where I found these two cubs, fearless in an open field, foraging in a black walnut tree. For me, open space is something to embrace rather than disdain.
Read MoreWhile exploring Yosemite Valley, I found myself drawn into Ansel Adams’ gallery, where his Special Edition prints line the walls. Among the iconic images—El Capitan, Half Dome from Glacier Point, Bridalveil Fall—one stood out: a photograph of a solitary, weathered tree titled Jeffrey Pine.
Read MoreOur homes are filled with personal touches that express who we are. Naturally, you may want to display dog photography portraits in your home as a pet owner. After all, photos of our loved ones, including our pets, offer comfort and sanctuary, fill our living spaces with personal touches, and help make them feel cozy.
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