protect you—as if what she does, some how isn’t enough or
doesn’t measure up. You “mirror” a certain level of worry about
her safety as well. Also, Kanna is also tremendously eager to
please—because of her great love for you—she always wants to
make you happy. Sometimes she fears that she’ll somehow dis-
appoint you. Again, I feel that, at times, you also second-guess
yourself about whether you are doing enough or the right thing
for Kanna.
The end result is an emotional equivalent of being like a
mouse running on a wheel…your fears are keeping you en-
Animal communication begins with an open heart and mind.
trapped in needless worry. This is what I feel is being energeti-
In this column, it is my intention to respond to questions from
cally held in the bumps that are physically manifesting—and
readers about their animal kin—sharing stories that are both
what you are “seeing” in Kanna’s eyes when you connect with
enlightening and heartwarming to all.
her. With all due respect, I believe you may be an overpro-
tective mom. This is not to say you are at fault in any way. It
A reader of this column asked this question:
just means that the two of you can do some work together to
balance how you communicate emotionally with one another.
I've taken Kanna, my beloved dog, to the vet because of
Remember—it is your caring and concern that prompted you
these bumps that seem to be all over (neck armpits, back) un-
to ask for help!
der her skin. The vet tells us it's normal for Golden Retrievers
What this situation calls for is learning to balance your emo-
to have growths like these. But, sometimes, when we look at
tional state. You may choose to use the Bach Flower Remedies,
each other, I can tell there's some discomfort somewhere. She's
a drug-free approach to reach this goal; they work equally as
always following me even if she is limping. And, not being one
well for people and animals. The remedies can help you to “sta-
to disappoint---even with her limp, she wants to go for a walk.
bilize” your feelings so that you can release old patterns. Then,
My Kanna is my “muchacha de mi corazon” (girl of my heart).
you can begin to look at your fears by first acknowledging them;
Can you help me? Thank you! Carmen R.
and, giving them the level of validity they deserve. This means
Let me say that I am very happy that you took Kanna to her
you can determine what is safe and what is undue worry. Learn
veterinarian to make sure everything is okay with her physical-
to trust that because of your love for Kanna, you will always
ly—this is always the first step to take with our animal kin. With
give her the best level of care you can. The very thing you both
that said--- indeed, Kanna is not only the girl of your heart—she
worry most about is losing each other—balancing your emo-
feels the same way about you, Carmen! The two of you have a
tions will allow you to focus on the love—something you have
very strong connection to one another—in fact, in many ways--
in abundance for each other!
-I feel that you are quite similar to each other from an emotional
perspective.
Deborah Ravenwood is an intuitive animal communicator who
believes that through communication with your animal kin, you
Because of your close connection, I’ll be giving you in-
can learn the message behind their behavior and find the path
formation meant to help you both to communicate with each
to make your relationship with them more loving and fulfilling.
other in a more balanced way. First off, I feel that Kanna is
Send your questions to Deborah at: pawsandlisten@yahoo.com.
feeling somewhat insecure about her ability to care for and
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