Larry’s Lessons From Beyond

Misty, a black and gray American short hair cat had passed three years ago.  Larry, her person, knew I communicated with deceased animals and that deceased people make themselves know when in conversation with the animal.

Misty was originally his mother’s cat. When Mom passed dad took care of Misty and after Dad passed it was Larry’s turn. Three people, in two generations, were threaded together by means of a cat. On this day, once again they were a family, and I was invited to the party… how lucky am I !

Larry wanted to know how Misty was doing on the other side. Misty’s personality had a sense of humor and wit about her. She was fantastic, beyond fantastic.

I discovered Larry also wanted advice from his father whom he greatly respected. Larry was looking to make a job change. He felt a stirring inside; he was ready to take his talents to another level.

I asked Larry if he would share his experience with Mom, Dad and fellow feline. I in turn would support him on his mission of finding a new job.

Larry’s email:

Thank you for the wonderful session last evening. I was so glad that you were able to make contact with my deceased cat Misty and with my Dad, Herb and my Mom Edna. You asked for the message that Misty had transmitted to you so here it is:

Misty said it is important to have fun with life. She said that I should walk with my head held high and have confidence in myself and my abilities. When I project confidence and optimism it will be reflected back to me.

I will also add that Misty told Larry this attitude would support him in finding a new job.

When Larry asked his father for guidance I hesitated to tell Larry what I heard from Herb. It seemed offensive to me. I then realized it was to make a point. Herb answered with a firm tone: Don’t you remember anything I taught you? You know what to do. Larry was silent for a moment. He replied with a lower voice than usual and a bit goaded, Do what feels good. Dad, you always told me to do what feels good.

After our session Larry asked if I receive more information from his father to please call him. His father came to me the next morning. Herb wanted to emphasize to Larry that that it is okay to be successful and happy and to practice feeling how it would feel. Larry had been the caretaker of Mom, Dad and Misty. It was now Larry’s turn to nurture himself and follow his dreams. At the last moment Herb expounds, Oh, and exercise! I got a chuckle out of Larry when I shared Herbs last statement.

In holding true to helping Larry find a new job, I asked him for a short but clear statement of his strengths that would market him. He used a few of Misty’s words shared in our session put in first tense: I create order out of chaos. I make everyone around me stronger, more capable and more confident then they would be if I were not there.

How many have a compact powerful statement like this? But then, he did have help from his Misty.

Larry S.’s qualities are valuable, to reach him call: (703) 237-2127. He has two emails: StronginL@dnc.org. and Strongin@dnc.org.

Working as a animal communicator between animals and humans, I often speak of the importance of using our thoughts wisely. This article gives a scientific understanding of how our thoughts and words are powerful vibrations which have a definite affect on our lives.
-Karen

Watch Your Mouth,
How Words Can Hurt—and Heal

By Leigh Donovan

We have all heard the old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” As sound vibrations, however, words contain tremendous positive or negative power and thus can be used to hurt or heal. Exploring words as energetic vibrations allows us to gain a better understanding of their great power.

Even before there were actual words, sound was considered sacred. In ancient traditions, significant attention was placed on the vowels, which were said to be divine. The power of sound, speech and vowels was considered to be one of the great creative forces in the universe. Many religious texts, including the Bible, describe speech as the precursor to all of creation. Looking at the use of words in this way gives them much importance. As we explore words from this perspective, we can begin to understand how they affect our thoughts, feelings and experience of the world.

What is in a word?
The vibration of a word affects us on many levels. Words influence the activity in our brain and energy body, which in turn causes changes in our physiology. Studies of the effects of words on water, conducted by researcher and healer Masaru Emoto, Ph.D. of Japan, provide a framework for understanding the true potential contained in the words we speak.  In his book The Hidden Messages in Water, Emoto demonstrates how different words cause molecular changes in the structure of water based on their vibrations.

According to Emoto’s research, water treated with positive words, such as “I love you” and “thank you,” displayed beautiful hexagonal crystals. In contrast, water treated with negative words, such as “I hate you” or “you fool,” did not form crystals, but rather chaotic, fragmented, blob-like structures. Emoto says that spoken words have vibrations and that water can be imprinted with these vibrations.

Indeed, everything in the universe is connected through the Law of Vibration. Based on this law, everything vibrates and is in a constant state of motion. Modern science tells us that, like everything else, the human organism is not only a physical structure made up of molecules, but also a complex of energy fields. Physicists have replaced Newtonian Mechanics, which held that the universe was composed of solid, fundamental building blocks, with the theory of Quantum Mechanics, which views the universe as layers of particles, waves and electromagnetic fields.

The brain on words
As a vibratory instrument, our brain transforms sensations such as thought and sound into frequencies that affect our body. In our brain, there is a vast network of neurons that discharge waves of electrical energy in different frequencies and patterns called brain waves. There are four types of brain waves, categorized by their frequency: alpha, beta, theta and delta. Each brain wave type is associated with specific levels of functioning and consciousness. Although the brain operates using all four frequencies, there is always a dominant frequency, which determines an individual’s state of mind.

All of our feelings, emotions, and behaviors originate from the brain, and our brain cells are affected by the thoughts and words that we choose. The vibration of thoughts and words causes the cells in the brain to vibrate. The brain, in turn, responds to this stimulus by sending off electromagnetic signals, or brain waves. The amplitude of the vibration of brain cells is determined by the amount of concentration and focus put out in connection to the thought or word. These cellular effects give rise to key brain functions, including mood and behavior.

As sound waves, words have a frequency. Due to this, they can affect the frequency of our brain waves. The repetition of certain words or phrases can induce particular brain waves and cause shifts in both heartbeat and respiration. In his popular book Healing Mantras; Using Sound Affirmations for Personal Power, Creativity, and Healing, Thomas Ashely-Farrand explains that different words and sounds cause various shifts in brain wave activity. “Gradually, the vibration of the mantra begins to override all of the lesser vibrations.” The cerebral cortex can become charged or positively stimulated by certain types and frequencies of sound.

Sound healing using tones, mantras, affirmations and chanting all have similar effects. The combined effect of sound vibrations during such activities can be observed in the brain with an EEG (electroencephalograph). During these types of activities, there is an increase in alpha activity within the brain, which is associated with relaxation, expanded awareness and creativity.

Soothing syllables
In the article, “Language of Healing” published in Massage & Bodywork magazine, Patricia Cramer, who is the founder of vibrational healing massage therapy, talks about the healing power of words.  According to Cramer, “a person feels and responds to every word that is said, heard or thought, even when talking to their selves.”  This is based on neuro-linguistic theory, which posits that our nerves actually respond to the words we think, say and hear.

On a very simple level, Cramer talks of using words deliberately so that when we speak, we cause healing and change to occur. This involves using language in a manner that sets the process of healing in motion, rather than using language in a manner that reinforces a problem.

Cramer says an example of healthy speaking is saying “I’m glad that you are feeling well again,” rather than “I’m sorry that you were ill”.  Such a phrase uses language that places the focus on the desired new condition and refers to the malady or problem in the past tense. This allows the brain to retain the reference to the desired activity as the most recent and vivid.

When we examine words as instruments of power and ourselves as fluid, ever-changing beings, rather than solid, permanent masses, we open up a whole new world of possibilities. Instead of the reactionary state that so often defines our existence, we are able to be the master and creator of the circumstances and conditions we desire. We all possess innate and amazing power, and words are simple yet extremely important tools we can use to actualize this potential. When we speak deliberately and with intention, we wield this power well.

The late Yogananda, a great teacher from East India, said, “Words saturated with sincerity, conviction, faith, and intuition are like highly explosive vibration bombs, which when set off, shatter the rocks of difficulties and create the change desired.”

As we tune into our breath, body and mind through practice, we become more sensitive to, and aware of, how words affect us. When we understand how our brain responds to the words we say, we can better comprehend their ability to sway our emotions, thoughts, perspectives and behavior.

Words shape our reality. They are tools for expression and creation. As vibrations, words set things in motion, start a certain course.  By taking this awareness with us into our daily lives, we can be a positive force, both in our own lives and in the lives of others; we can use words to heal rather than harm.

Leigh Donovan is a freelance writer and intuitive based out of Savannah, Georgia who enjoys writing on topics including Spirituality, Metaphysics and Health & Wellness.  Leigh welcomes comments and feedback and is happy to help others as they journey along their spiritual path.  Contact her at lsdonovan1@aol.com.  This article was originally published in Body & Brain Magazine in 2005 and cannot be used in any manner without permission from the author.

How to Provide Recovery Tips That Save Lives

By Kathy “Kat” Albrecht

There is a science to finding lost people. Professional trained searchers don’t wander aimlessly in the woods when searching for a missing hiker. Instead, an organized search plan is implemented based on the knowledge of the behavioral patterns of lost people. For example, backpackers behave differently when lost and travel different distances than do hunters, berry pickers, and Alzheimer’s patients. And because search-and-rescue mangers are so familiar with these patterns of behavior, they can accurately predict where a lost person will be found. Backpackers are typically found on or near an established trail, hunters are typically found deep in the woods, and Alzheimer’s patients are typically found within a ¼ mile radius of where they became lost.

So what do we know about the behavioral patterns of lost pets? Thanks to Missing Pet Partnership, a grassroots nonprofit organization, we know that the three most common lost pet recovery tips that we give (place a classified Ad in the paper, post flyers in your neighborhood, and visit the local animal shelter every day) are not always the best pieces of advice! That’s because dogs are much different than cats. The methods that should be used to search for a lost dog, an outdoor-access cat that has vanished from its territory, and an indoor-only cat that has escaped outside are all entirely different methods. Dogs travel and are picked up by rescuers who determine their fate, the disappearance of an outdoor-access cat means that something has happened to interrupt that cat’s behavior of coming home, and indoor-only cats that escape outdoors hide in silence near their escape point. And it is not only the behaviors of lost dogs and cats that have been overlooked – the behaviors of the people who lose their pets and the behaviors of the people who find those lost pets impact the chances that a lost pet will be returned home.

Understanding these human and animal behaviors will increase the likelihood that lost pets will be found. Here is what we know so far:

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Living Well, Dying Well

An urgent call came from Kate, her cat Strawberry, a short haired orange tabby, was attacked by a dog. Strawberry’s broken back resulted in being paralyzed and oxygen dependent. When our communication started Strawberry had her own agenda. This cat of loving character was about to give her person some wise advise. She not only loved her person but loved and lived her own life fully. Strawberry profoundly stated she wanted Kate to forgive the dog. She reminded Kate of the many small animals she had attacked and not only wounded but killed. The instincts of animals, the cycle of life, is respected. Strawberry had a loving, caring home for warmth and food as well as enjoyed outside adventures in the wooded land she explored. In the book Do Less, Achieve More by Chin-ning Chu it is written: “Only in living well can one learn how to die.” However, in order to live well, one must conquer the fear of living, which is rooted in the fear of death. As an animal communicator, I help people understand the animals experience leaving their bodies, why the animals passing is in divine order, purpose of the animal and persons time together, helping people let go of their companion, and support closure. Animals bring personal growth to our lives. At times the experiences with our animals may not seem pleasant, yet these experiences should be honored.

Below is an excellent example of living well and dying well.

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As I was listening to Noreen share how she experienced the life and passing of her dog, Bailey Sue, I was amazed with her composure and wisdom. I asked if she would share her experience and beliefs on living and dying to give knowledge and comfort to those who read her words. Thank you Noreen.

I was thinking about what you said about how I am with Bailey Sue’s passing. Although I am sad, I truly feel peaceful. In order for me to have peace whether an  animal or person I love passes, I must be clear on a few things. One is that this passage/transition is theirs and to let this manifest in the way it needs to be for  them. It is completely their journey and I am just a witness to this. Another is to have done or said what I needed to do so there are no regrets. And in Bailey Sue’s case to tend her in the best way I knew how. For me living this last piece, which included dying, can be done in the same way that you have always lived with that being. For us that included lots of fun, laughter, tears, friends, kisses, and love. Being with someone up to the very last breath can be just as sweet and lovely as being with them in health.

Noreen

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“When my precious feline, Buddy, passed away, I was devastated. Through conversations with Karen, my intense grief was lessened as she translated comforting messages from Buddy and gave me insight into the spirituality of animals. I also learned a lot about Princess, Buddy’s sister, and her thoughts and needs. Karen continues to help me communicate with my animals, and I consider Karen a wonderful friend.”  D.S.

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