Do you have anyone who always helps you feel better about life when you are near them? Somehow they bring out the best in you and your ability to feel joy blossoms. I got the honour of connecting with a treasured local celebrity that does that for his community. People not only feel good while they are around this gentle giant of a horse, he activates their desire to care for those around them. An open heart that opens hearts - contagious caring.
He wanted his loving carers, who requested anonymity, to "Allow 'life flow' with loving acceptance." This was in response to a question about whether they were failing him somehow. He went on to elaborate that he expects nothing so there is no such thing as failure - he receives all the care they lavish with calm grace.
This was accompanied by the words 'life is movement' and a series of photographs of him as a younger horse fading - it felt like an invitation to let go of the past him and be with the 'now' him.
Some animals offer insights of the day to day kind - alerting to areas of blocked energy, favourite places to visit, animal friends etc. Others share on deeper themes such as the nature of life itself and what they feel is important. Often these animals have a gentle surety that leaves me feeling like I am scribing a deep truth from a wise philosopher. Maybe you are living with a philosopher in animal form.