Animal Wisdom: Learning from the Spiritual Lives of Animals
✍️ Linda Bender, Linda Tucker, Andrew HarveyCurrently unavailable
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Dr. Linda Bender, a seasoned veterinarian and fervent animal advocate, unveils the astonishing spiritual capacities of the animal world. Through compelling narratives and rigorous scientific inquiry, she reveals how creatures possess profound extrasensory perceptions, from predicting natural disasters to sensing human illness. This insightful work not only validates animals' innate wisdom but also guides readers in cultivating their own intuitive connection, empowering us to decipher their crucial insights for personal well-being and planetary harmony. It's a journey into the hidden consciousness of our animal companions.
Praise for this book
“There is one natural law for all of us to live by, and that is caring and sharing and being responsible for the wellbeing of all other living things. In Animal Wisdom, Linda Bender gives us all a chance to go back to the way that will maintain everything we have. She helps us remember what the animals have not forgotten, that we are all connected, and that no one being is less than or greater than another.”
“Animal Wisdom is a thoughtful and inspired exploration of the ways in which animals, if we will but watch them and listen to them, can help us to live our lives more fully. Linda Bender has a firm grounding in science, yet she has learned, as I have, of the benefit we can get from close relationships with animals. Not only can they calm and relax us physically and emotionally, they can also enrich us spiritually. Thank you Linda for writing this book.”
“Linda Bender opens up a spiritual dimension of animals that many people feel intuitively but find hard to express. She is thoughtful, well-informed, and draws on a lifetime of experience, expressing her insights clearly and accessibly. This beautifully written book will inspire animal lovers and enrich their experience of animals' lives--and their own.”
📝 Description: Animal Wisdom: Learning from the Spiritual Lives of Animals
📑 What's inside
- Foreword / Linda Tucker
- Part I. The Fabric of Creation
- Chapter 2. The Ecology of Paradise
- Naming the Animals
- Ancient Facts and Modern Superstitions
- What We Do to Animals We Do to Ourselves
- The Reciprocity of Paradise
- Getting Adam Back on Task
- Chapter 2. How Can We Know What Animals Are Thinking and Feeling?
- Happy Anticipation in Dogs and Cats
- Warnings and Premonitions
- The Limitations of Experiment
- Part II. What Animals Want Us To Know
- Chapter 3. You Are Loved
- Thank You for Loving Me
- Animal Bodhisattvas
- The Dark Side of Love
- Chapter 4. You Are Already Living in Paradise
- The Paradise Perspective
- Why Humans Are Not So Happy
- Restoring Trust
- The Spiritual Ecosystem
- Chapter 5. You Don't Have To Figure Everything Out
- Complaints to the Management
- Animal Cultures and Human Prejudices
- Animal Morality and Human Values
- The Cloud of Unknowing
- Chapter 6. Dying Isn't Bad
- The Circle of Life and Its Discontents
- Life after life
- Practice Dying
- Sadness Is Part of the Happiness
- First Things Last
- Part III. The Connection of All Creatures
- Chapter 7. How to Connect Telepathically With Animals: A Practical Guide
- Practice #1. The Wildlife Photographer
- Practice #2. Bringing Your Attention into the Present
- Practice #3. A Day of Silence
- Opening the Heart
- Practice #4. The Keepsake Box
- Practice #5. Receiving an Animal's Appreciation
- Practice #6. The Noah's Ark of Emotions
- Practice #7. The Heart on a. Bad Hair Day
- Working with the Imagination
- Practice #8. Creating an Imaginary Animal Sanctuary
- Practice #9. Imagining Yourself as an Animal
- Sending Telepathic Messages to Animals
- Practice #10. Sending a Pictorial Message
- Practice #11. Sending a Feeling
- Practice #12. Making a Metaphor
- Practice #13. Sending Comfort
- Practice #14. Sending a Request for Help
- Establishing Contact
- Practice #15. Inviting an Animal to Engage with You
- Doubt and Discernment
- Practice #16. Projecting on Purpose
- Practice #17. Neutral Listening
- Practice #18. Receiving a Mystery
- Chapter 8. The Animals Speak for Themselves
- Dog
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💎 Expert review
📖 Why choose it
Why this book is worth reading
Readers who feel a deep, intuitive bond with animals and seek validation for their spiritual experiences will find profound comfort here. Veterinarians and animal advocates looking to expand their professional perspective beyond the physical will appreciate the integration of scientific inquiry with metaphysical insight. Those navigating personal transformation or seeking greater harmony with nature will discover practical guidance on cultivating intuition. It empowers individuals to view animals not just as pets, but as spiritual teachers offering crucial insights for well-being and planetary balance.
⭐ Reader reviews
Reader rating
Bender offers a compelling blend of veterinary expertise and esoteric exploration, making the invisible visible for skeptics and believers alike. However, this book does not suit readers seeking rigorous academic zoology or those who prefer strictly materialist scientific explanations for animal behavior. It may also disappoint those expecting detailed technical manuals on animal care rather than spiritual connection. The tone is earnest and persuasive, but its reliance on anecdotal evidence over hard data might frustrate empirical minds. Ultimately, it is a niche gem for the spiritually curious, not a textbook for biologists.
❓ Frequently asked questions
📖 Who should read this
If you've ever felt a profound bond with animals or sensed their unspoken wisdom, this book is for you. It's an invitation to deepen your connection, unlock their profound messages, and perhaps even understand your own intuitive capacities through their guidance, enriching your spiritual journey.
🎯 Key themes and symbolism
Psychic Animal Perceptions
Delve into the extraordinary intuitive and extrasensory capabilities animals exhibit, exploring how they navigate the world with senses far beyond our typical human understanding. Bender presents a compelling case for their innate psychic gifts, backed by both anecdotal evidence and scientific observations, challenging conventional views of animal cognition.
Bridging Species Communication
This book offers practical methodologies for humans to develop their innate capacity to connect with animals on a deeper, more intuitive level. It moves beyond conventional understanding, providing steps to interpret the subtle, non-verbal messages animals constantly transmit, fostering a profound, reciprocal dialogue and understanding between species.
Spiritual Animal Guidance
Bender posits that animals are not merely companions but potent spiritual teachers, offering profound insights into peace, happiness, and our planet's future. Their natural wisdom serves as a compass, guiding humanity towards a more harmonious existence and deeper understanding of life's intricate, interconnected web of consciousness.
📜 Historical context
📚 Glossary
- Extrasensory Perception (ESP)
- Animism
- Interspecies Communication
📔 Questions to reflect on
- Recall a time an animal seemed to understand your mood or communicate with you non-verbally. What did you feel or perceive in that interaction?
- If animals possess profound intuition about the future, what critical messages do you believe they might be trying to share with humanity today regarding our planet or society?
- What specific steps can you take in your daily life to cultivate a deeper, more intuitive connection with the animals around you, both wild and domestic?
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