Our Beautiful Boy in Communication with the World
The Cat Whisperer
Published in the Northern Leader, 21st July 2010
By Emily Duncan
THE notion of humans communicating with animals may seem far-fetched but Megan Campbell is advocating very pragmatic ways of forging closer connections with our pets.
“Just have a conversation with them,” she said. “Tell them what you’re doing with your life.
“We can all interact and communicate with animals; we just don’t realise it.”
The Wollongong-based Reiki Healer and co-founder of Shamanic Spirit is holding meetings on the fourth Friday of every month to help pet owners forge closer bonds with their animals.
She said that common problems people faced with their pets, such as aggression or misbehaviour, could be overcome with clearer communication.
“It’s not about us speaking English to them,” she said. “It’s more on a psychic level.
“People blame the animal. It’s more complicated than that. Animals react to what’s going on around them.”
She said people only had to look at the way animals communicated in the wild and how pets responded to their owners to realise there was more than meets the eye.
From her own childhood growing up with dogs and cats to her explorations in the woodlands surrounding her English home, where she lived with her partner and colleague, Alison Arcehelizaga, Ms Campbell said she had always had a special bond with animals.
The amateur photographer used her skills to convince wild foxes to pose for photos and said she took great joy in meditating on the beach as the whales migrated north.
She said people had a lot to gain from her monthly workshops.
“Our pets are part of our lives,” she said. “Everyone loves their animals; this is a way of deepening our relationships with them.
“We’ve separated ourselves from animals and nature and from our own communities. So many people feel like there’s something missing in their lives… animals can help us get back in touch with our natural instincts.”
Contact 0420 208 879 or email megan@shamanicspirit.com.au.
Animal Magic, Blog | admin July 25, 2010