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This is my son Merlin in a box that is making him very happy. He loves hopping in and out of it and crouching low so he’s just barely peeking out.
❤️ Speaking of boxes, metaphorical ones, one of the things that we are moving away from is the inclination to expect our animal companions to fit into an imaginary box. For a long time humans have had this expectation that animal companions should adapt to fit into our lifestyles and home. Now we are realizing that sometimes -or often-we as the humans are the ones that may need to also adapt to their needs. ✨ Why would we have all this comfy furniture and declare it off limits to our family member? It’s their home too! And it creates an unrealistic expectation to declare certain sections off limits (unless there is an actual safety concern like not jumping on a hot stove.) New York recently became the first US state to ban the horrific practice of declawing cats. (It’s been banned/illegal in many countries and a couple of US cities for some time.) I see this as another great sign of progress that humans are placing value on the health and well being of their companions above the things/furniture in their home. 🌟 Another “box” has to do with personality. Each and every animal is completely unique. Perhaps we want our dog to be social with the dogs of our friends but ours is shy and doesn’t feel comfortable with other dogs. That’s ok. It could also be that we had a dog that acted a certain way and now we live with one that is very different, and we try to get the new dog to fit into the lifestyle that was perfect for the one before. Sometimes it’s from a place of wanting them to be happy - but it’s helpful to ask them/ notice what actually makes them happy. And it’s especially helpful to honor that. If your dog (or any species)seems skittish around young children for example- don’t put them in a situation where they have to be together. Sometimes there is a worry that other people will be offended - but in my experience - most humans will understand when we set the example that our animal family members’ needs come before social expectations. Another example is the expectation for animal companions to be quiet. Just like people- some are naturally more chatty than others. Unless they are vocalizing due to distress- in which case they may need help - it’s not a concern for them to just talk because they want to. There are so many “boxes” but the only good ones are the literal /physical ones that they can play in if they so choose!✨ ❤️ In the second photo Merlin is yawning but I love it because it looks like he is roaring and rebelling against the concept of metaphorical boxes!  On this full moon in Capricorn (with a partial eclipse) I would like to share a meditation from the deer beings. I have been connecting with them in my personal meditations and they sometimes look like regular deer and sometimes like people with antlers and deer faces. They are multidimensional beings of light from the stars. Sometimes I hear their name as “forest guides.”🌟🌟🌟
Start by closing your eyes - -imagine your feet expanding into strong powerful roots that reach all the way to the center of our earth -release anything you no longer need & allow it to be transmuted - until you feel grounded & connected with our beautiful planet -then imagine that you are growing antlers, they effortlessly emerge and reach up to the skies and stars -the antlers allow you to abundantly receive the energies that are in your highest good & they allow for many points of receiving and through all of those points - golden starlight and silvery moonlight energies pour into your crown chakra like sparkling fresh waterfalls, bathing you all the way down to your toes, while you remain firmly connected to earth. -When you feel that you have received all the energies & abundance you need, take 3 deep breaths and see yourself as you normally appear, taking a moment to observe how you feel. This can be done anytime you need an energy boost. Our animal companions love it when we clear our energy and it looks all shiny & fresh to them! I met this beautiful being a few years ago in the US northwest.  I’ve been thinking about how we name our companion animals- choosing names for them and sometimes waiting to see which they prefer.
My husband and I are considering a trip to Alaska next year, and we would go to Juneau which happens to be the name of one of my cat sons in spirit. I had this thought about how amazing it will be to be surrounded by his name on all the signs there! I can get something postmarked in Juneau even! Before we adopted him and Jarvis, we had thought of the name Juno (like the goddess) then changed the spelling to Juneau. It’s interesting how once our companions take on a name - that is the first thing we think of when we hear that word. Jarvis was named after the singer of a band named Pulp, which we listened to in college-but once he was named I ceased to associate anything/anyone else with the name. Jarvis was/is simply the name of my son. Imagine my delight when Iron Man came out and his AI operating system was named JARVIS (after his childhood butler) suddenly I could go online and order stickers that proclaimed “Jarvis is my co-pilot” just like in the movie! And it’s so true! Except it’s “my” Jarvis who is my co-pilot along with his brother. When we adopted them (at 8 weeks old) their names at the shelter had been Yin & Yang which was very appropriate, uncannily so. ☯️ My son Merlin, interestingly enough was named Solomon by the shelter that rescued him (Furkids ATL) I’ve always loved the name Merlin and the magical association. 👑And King Solomon was known for wisdom and believed to have magical abilities! 💫So in a sense he has been doubly named magical. And he is! ✨ And last but not least, my daughter Gracie Belle. This name choice circles back to when Juneau was terminally ill (in 2013) and the last few months of his time here on earth with us. All he wanted to do was lay on the couch with us so we were binging some tv shows and snuggling with him every night. Friday Night Lights was one of those shows (which is pretty funny if you know me because I’m not a football fan) but the characters were really good and the show offered comfort during a difficult time. The baby daughter of the coach was named Gracie Belle and it had such a pretty ring to it. It seemed fitting for a sweet faerie queen cat. The origin of it is “Beautiful Grace” which suits her. 🧚🏼♀️💕✨ I love hearing how animal companion names are chosen, and it’s also really fun to ask them during sessions how they feel about their names. Sometimes they love them, occasionally they prefer another name, but always the most important thing is that they are named with love and that the word is spoken with love.❤️  Here are my kids, Merlin and Gracie Belle, on the kitchen counter. They love to hang out on the cool quartz because it places them closer to eye level with us and especially because they can be a part of family activities like cooking and they even keep me company while I wash dishes.
✨ Sometimes I go to someone’s home and they apologize for having their animal kids jump on the counter, or the couch, etc. I understand there are some old fashioned ideas that animals belong only on the floor or in designated places, but I fully disagree with that concept. When we adopt animal companions and they become a part of our family and our lives, that means: the homes we live in are their homes too 🏙✨ So that includes adapting our views of how the home can best suit them too, rather than having unrealistic or too rigid expectations of limiting where they choose to be. The only places I discourage are ones that could be dangerous.( like a stove top that could be hot.) But the counter top is perfect - we even have their drinking water fountain and cat grass on there and it makes me happy that they choose to be with us as much as possible and want to be there in the kitchen with us. And on the couch, the bed, desk etc. I’m pretty sure many of you share your homes like this already - so the next step is: ❤️ no need for apologies! ✨❤️ You are not doing anything wrong by acknowledging that it is their home too. When we show others that this is how we live harmoniously with our interspecies family members, it helps to normalize it for them too. If a visitor is taken aback -or finds it strange-it’s ok. When they notice that you are not reacting or apologizing they will understand this is normal in your home. They will notice that your companions are treated like family members (which they are.) They are visitors so their only polite response is to accept that it’s your home and your animal companions’ home. ❤️ |
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