Smith - Animal talk: interspecies telepathic communication

A Few Words to Animal Lovers

I ve loved animals of all kinds as far back as I can remember. I cant imagine life on Earth without their myriad forms and styles of life adding to the grace and beauty of the whole environment, enriching our ways to look at life.

Rather than thinking of animals and people as them and us, I see all of Earths life forms (including plants, rocks, water, air) and all we experience around us as a symbiotic whole. We are working in concert, unfolding a cycle that we have been developing over the millenniaa continual play in which to act, observe, and unravel toward more enjoyment of life and exchange with each other. The harmony is unbalanced when cruelty, misuse, and misunderstanding replace communication, as has often happened in humanitys relationship with the rest of the animal kingdom, and it is the detriment of all of us in the long run.

Fortunately, communion and communication with other species is not a new idea; throughout all ages, there have been many people who have revered and treated their fellow animals as spiritual brothers and sisters. This thread is woven through the worlds religious traditions and as a basic fact of life in tribal communities of many lands. Such outstanding individuals as St. Francis of Assisi, Albert Schweitzer, Mahatma Gandhi, Jane Goodall, and Francine (Penny) Patterson have exemplified it.

The first edition of Animal Talk was published in 1978 as our culture rediscovered that animals truly are intelligent beings with their own complex languages and cultures, and the ability to think, feel, and make decisions. A few pioneering animal communicators of that decade spread the word that we could communicate with animals, no matter the species, and thereby restored humanitys ability to open their hearts to all beings, including themselves and all of humankind. The long buried kinship of humans with all of life reawakened in the hearts of many people.

Through years of teaching, counseling, speaking, and writing about the subject, I have been privileged to help facilitate this movement touching millions of people over the world. Now there are hundreds of professional animal communicators helping people to understand their animal friendsand ultimately rediscover their ancient connection with all lifethrough the universal language of telepathy. The vision of all earthly beings in loving communication and cooperation with one another is steadily on its way to being fulfilled.

The intention of this book is to restore and continue the tradition of interspecies connection for those who seek it. Obviously, if you picked up this book, you have some affinity for animals, or at least a curiosity to know more about relating to them. Youll find the information here that will help you to get closer to animals by expanding your ability to communicate with them. May this increase the amount of joy and understanding flowing among all beings in this universe.

T he word animal comes from the Latin, anima , which means life principle, breath, air, soul, living being.

Human and nonhuman animals have in common that they are a combination of body and spiritbiological forms animated by spiritual beings or essences. Many people have a hard time accepting the spiritual aspect of animals because they carry established notions that animals are objects or less than humanrobotic creatures with blind instincts and no thoughts or feelings, or power of choice. They may use these attitudes to justify or excuse cruel or insensitive treatment of other animals.

For many humans, the issue is clouded in that they regard themselves as merely bodies, or genetic products, without awareness of their basic spiritual essence. This can foster disrespect and inhumane actions toward other people as well. It becomes difficult or even impossible for people with this viewpoint to recognize the spiritual nature of other forms of life.

The proof of the spiritual nature of human and nonhuman creatures alike is that when you address them accordingly, with respect and helpfulness, you can improve the condition of the whole being. In my work, a key element is recognizing the individual animal as a spiritual being who is inhabiting or enlivening a particular form. By using this perspective in communication and counseling, upsets and behavior problems are resolved, illnesses and injuries are more readily healed, and the individual becomes more alive, aware, and happy. This would not be possible if I took a completely behaviorist stance, regarding the animal as a complex of automatic or instinctual behaviors with little or no intelligence. Dealing with all aspects of their beingphysical, emotional, mental, and spiritualyields fuller understanding and helpfulness toward all creatures.

As an animal communication specialist, I devote my attention to the subject of living beings, particularly the ones that have four legs and fur or two legs with feathers or other physical features distinct from those of Homo sapiens. Thousands of private consultations with animals and their human companions, in person and at a distance, have helped to handle upsets and behavior problems, aid recovery from illness and injury (with the help of needed veterinary care), improve communication and understanding, and set guidelines for nutritional counseling and body energy balancing. My lectures and courses focus on helping people to regain their own ability to communicate with animals.