Category: The Human Connection

  • An Ending and a Beginning

    An Ending and a Beginning

    We are in transition, in a process of change from one path to the next. There is sadness and potential at the same time… I am reminded today of a gift I was given by Neige at the end of a chapter in my journey, at a time when I needed to release and take…

  • In Presence we are One.

    In Presence we are One.

    In the last 3 weeks or so my left knee and hip, and right shoulder have been causing me some problems. It feels like a twist somewhere. I have had this little niggle for a long time, years I think, but like all of us, just got used to it, and compensated. But, now, my…

  • A look at Control and Chronic Conditions

    A look at Control and Chronic Conditions

    Control, in the world of chronic conditions, is an interesting topic. I am using the term chronic as ‘something that persists for a long time’ and/or is ‘constantly recurring’. Wanting to control is prevalent in all areas of human society, and when it comes to chronic conditions we want to be able to control it,…

  • Communication with awareness creates understanding

    Communication with awareness creates understanding

    There are many definitions of communication but these are my two favourites : Communication is the transmission and interchange of facts, ideas, feelings or course of action. Leland Brown Communication is the sum of all things one person does when he wants to create understanding in the mind of another. It involves a systematic and…

  • Mutual Regard creates Respect

    Mutual Regard creates Respect

    This is the third understanding of Animal Connection and Beyond. You will be regarded and respected by others if you love yourself (Understanding 1), if you are vulnerable to your feelings (Understanding 2), and if you take responsibility for your own boundaries and honour the No. You will regard and respect others who love themselves,…

  • Laminitis : Abandonment of Self – Part 1

    Laminitis : Abandonment of Self – Part 1

    It starts with cats… I have called this part 1 because this is going to be several layers of understanding. I haven’t posted much recently in regard to how emotions and laminitis are linked, but if you are new to this website it may be worth having a flip through some of the older posts…

  • Love, without condition, creates connection

    Love, without condition, creates connection

    This the one of the four understanding of Animal Connection and Beyond and this is my understanding of its underlying meaning at this point in my journey. It sounds simple doesn’t it, love, without condition, or unconditional love? But what does it mean to you? How does it feel to you? Loving without any expectation…

  • Mutual Vulnerability creates Trust

    Mutual Vulnerability creates Trust

    This is one of the four core understandings of Animal Connection and Beyond. The four core understandings have underpinned this site, and my journey, since they came to me at some point in the last decade. In this post I would like to explain/share where I am with this particular one. Lets begin with this.…

  • Into the depths of feeling it all..

    Into the depths of feeling it all..

    A look at how it feels to be captured into something that oversteps your boundaries, even if that intention is peaceful and/or kind. I was still struggling with Timmy’s aggressiveness when this need for a change in perspective came into the forefront of my learning. Everytime I went near Timmy with any intent (whether that…

  • Imagine you are connected to everything and enjoy the adventure..

    Imagine you are connected to everything and enjoy the adventure..

    This is a bit of a ramble but that is sometimes how I get things out of my head so I can come back into the present. I ramble with my pen. I came across a write up that Belle, the cat, led me to a while back (November 2021), about my understanding of crystal…