Next Reading By Norah Eldredge (04/27/10 12:22:49)
All of these readings and research opportunities, more than any other response, make me reflect upon my personal relationships with the animals in my life.
For example, the change that has happened in my relationship with my cat Leonard is huge. Like any relationship, human or otherwise, ours was never totally consistent. Some days we got along great. He would purr around my ankles and be super excited to see me. These periods were always brief. Most of the time, he would sleep in my room mates' closets, lounge alone somewhere and not really even sleep on my bed ever.
I felt like a bad mom a lot. I didn't have time to even pet him for a long time, and he never really received much attention from me at all except when I fed him and cleaned his litter box.
Then, because of this class and my reflections on myself and my interactions with animals, our relationship has changed. I realized, especially after the animals talking session when I learned how to channel toward Leonard and that he is really smart and needs my attention. I started making more time for him. When I get home from class I dedicate at least five minutes to at least touching him, petting him and telling him how much I love him. When I am sitting on the couch or in the kitchen, I try to send him mental messages to let him know that I like having him around and that I think he's great.
The change has been unbelievable! He runs up to me when I get home. He follows me around the house like a little shadow, and he never misses an opportunity to sleep on my bed. My attitude and time dedication change toward him has changed his personality and mine as well! I feel his energy is calmer and I do not send guilty or busy energy toward him anymore either. [Write Comment]Comment by LisaJ (06/10/10 18:05:38):
I am so happy for you and Leonard!