My life has been about lea
rning to communicate with these incredible beings, that they have so much to share with us and teach us, unconditionally. I have learned so much from these animals and my personal experiences have driven me to ensure that our animals have a voice in their lives and the lessons they wish to share with their owners. I am telling you, when you tap into this incredible knowledge life will never be the same again. These relationships are not ‘normal’, they are phenominal, unbelievable and keep you in a place of sheer admiration and love for these creatures.
I have had a special bond with animals since I was a child. A natural admiration and respect for them, but also an understanding and gentleness around them. As a 9 year old I was introduced into the horse world and have never looked back. Always being given the ‘difficult’ horses to ride I became very capable of learning how to understand their needs and was never concerned about whether the horse was 14.2 hands or 16.3 hands (and being a short kid, I often had to find many different apparatus to mount my steed!!).
In my twenties I got my first dog. A Rhodesian Ridgeback named Kobo. He taught me about myself, how to be confident and sociable, about how to be his voice in this world, to be strong enough to speak up and ask questions when he was sick and to listen to him when he said it was time for him to transition out of this world. He died from a vaccination which caused lupus and kidney failure……….so began an incredible journey that has got me here today! He taught me even following his death, to learn about nutrition, vaccines, toxic chemicals and how to listen to the needs of our animals.
It changed my life and the life of Nira, my second Rhodesian Ridgeback (Kobo’s son). I learned about how nutrition, preservatives, chemicals and sub-standard foods create physical and emotional imbalances. I learned abut fear aggression, what it was (acting without thinking, then thinking and apologizing!). I wanted to ‘turn around’ the thought process, and realized that if he was toxic, this affected his ability to make good decisions, or consistent decisions. Nutritional changes, cleansing toxins from his body, and a year of retraining began the journey to heal Nira of his fear aggression. This dog was kind, quiet and gentle. His life was one of reflection for me also. Self esteem, self confidence, goal setting, purpose. He, like his father, had an incredible following of people who loved him. He did not give out his love and kisses unless you earned it – so as a friend of mine once said – WOW, I feel honored, I was kissed by Nira. Nira taught me about life after life, when to let go, when to honor the transition and that, just like Kobo, he would be back to visit and continue to work with me and protect me.
Both of these dogs created a fun and exciting life as we traveled from place to place over the years seeking out what life was all about, and this article is certainly a very shortened version of our experiences together. In between my two dogs I was blessed with one of my biggest teachers, a horse named Echoe. He continues to be an incredible rock in my life and teaches me something new every single day that I spend with him. There is always humor in his teachings, whether we are riding together in the woods, or discussing life out in the field or in his stall while I am grooming him. This horse is a special being and through our communication together I have created a reality in my life that I could never have dreamed of. He is now working with people, to guide them when they are fearful, ‘stuck’ or looking for guidance. Its an incredible experience as he delivers his messages to them, from kids to adults!
Through this incredible equine I found a way to transition out of the Corporate world and into this amazing field of holistic health care. I have been gifted with many wonderful teachers and mentors along the way and always have been in the right place at the right time. I could write so much about my experiences with Echoe that would make you laugh, cry and want to give him a big hug!
I am now gifted with all of this incredible knowledge, and a dog named Dasher who has been my working companion for the last 4 years. Dasher attends all of my private sessions and classes, including the meditation class on Monday nights. He will sit with people and offer them his huge heart and unconditional love. He is with me always and makes wonderful decisions about who to help and when. He and I have a bond that has created the ‘training’ that we need to live and work together. A gift that I am forever grateful for.
My intention is that as you read this article you feel the passion and love I have for animals, and that my work with them always reflects this. I am blessed to have been guided to this work, there are no office hours which I learned when dogs in the dog parks will approach me and ask me for Reiki or talk to me about their issues – it is not possible to tell a dog they didn’t make an appointment! Those who have passed on will come to me with messages for their owners and it is always at a time when their owner has needed the guidance.
We have a lot to learn from our animal companions. My favorite saying is: “Is it bad behavior or communication?”. Learning about being in present time is as simple as watching an animal, a cow in the field, a horse munching on grass, or your dog playing with a stick. Their focus is on the task at hand. We, as people, tend to be either in the past – the things we forgot to do – or in the future – the things we need to do. I invite you to take some time today and BE PRESENT! Let me know how it feels……
Reiki healing is so effective on animals because they are in the present moment. They focus only on the healing and get immediate relief from either physical or emotional trauma. They guide my hands to where they need the energy and will stay riveted in that position, or fall asleep, until the energy blockage has cleared. They choose to remain and continue with the session, walk away to process the changes or to go to the door because the session is complete. It is effective as a stand alone modality or in conjunction with regular veterinary care. Reiki improves healing time and reduces the need for pain medication. For abused or neglected animals, they are able to tell their story and release the negative emotions, allowing them to heal. Sometimes a tear jerker, but ALWAYS a happy ending!
Namaste
Michele Lowry
Intuitive, telepathic Animal Communicator, Reiki Master/Teacher, Shamanic Practitioner and Diviner
For more information on individual sessions, Workshops and Classes, or bringing Reiki into your Clubs, Groups or Veterinary Clinic, please visit www.nikoenaturaltherapies.com or contact Michele at (207) 289 0009 or nikoetherapies@gmail.com