The Animal Connection

Dr Elizabeth O'Connor

Description

How to raise your consciousness with the help of your pet
Written to inspire the loving connection to animals and nature. Liz shares her trials to triumph stories with you to guide you to a level of connection where you become the best version of yourself.

Sujets

• Santé et bien-être
• Bien-être émotionnel
• Bien-être émotionnel
• Bien-être
• Bien-être
• Bien-être
• Bien-être
• Science
• Connexion
• Happiness
• Self-help
• Metaphysical
• Connection
• Personal Growth

Informations

• Publié par: Balboa Press AU
• Date de parution: 06 septembre 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781504314077
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

Extrait

THE ANIMAL CONNECTION
 
Finding Your Path with the Guidance of Animals
 
 
 
 
 
Dr Elizabeth O’Connor
 
 
 
 
 

 
Copyright © 2022 Dr Elizabeth O’Connor.
 
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The author of this book does not dispense medical advice or prescribe the use of any technique as a form of treatment for physical, emotional, or medical problems without the advice of a physician, either directly or indirectly. The intent of the author is only to offer information of a general nature to help you in your quest for emotional and spiritual well-being. In the event you use any of the information in this book for yourself, which is your constitutional right, the author and the publisher assume no responsibility for your actions.
 
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ISBN: 978-1-5043-1406-0 (sc)
ISBN: 978-1-5043-1407-7 (e)
 
Balboa Press rev. date:  09/01/2022
DISCLAIMER
All the information, techniques, skills and concepts contained within this publication are in the nature of general comment only and are not in any way recommended as individual advice. Should any reader choose to make use of the information contained herein, this is their decision, and the author and publisher do not assume any responsibilities whatsoever under any conditions or circumstances. The author and publisher do not take responsibility for the results of the reader’s decision to use this information. It is recommended that the reader obtain their own independent advice.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which I have worked and written this book, and pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
I appreciate the intimate connection with nature that I have witnessed and insights I have gained from various ceremonies that connect us in gratitude to spirit and Mother Earth. May these become more valued on earth and may we become more conscious of our connection to all beings, going above and beyond to protect the environment that is so vital for all of us.
PREFACE
At the age of three, I wanted to be a veterinarian, as a result of a decision I made about the people and animals around me. I saw people and animals in moments of fear, tension, worry and doubt. Then I saw them in moments of happiness, caring, inspiration and nurture.
Growing up, I witnessed the love my parents had for the family dog and observed that he was always naturally happy. As I played with the animals and loved them, I noticed how they were in touch with something that many people didn’t seem to understand. The animals were just who they were, being content in the moment, living life to the full. I knew deeply that I would always be their advocate. When I was a little older, I realised we have something important to learn from them too.
The world of humans was always confusing for me. Animals, on the other hand, seemed to be a delightfully simple and free expression of nature’s beauty. Being with them always made me feel at ease and at one with myself. Animals never judged. I was always good enough for them and life was fun. Before too long, I formed a strong desire to help animals and dedicate my life to them.
After years of study, I gained my degree in 1996, finally fulfilling my dream of becoming a veterinarian―a profession that exists for the wellbeing of multiple animal species. Always having a strong desire for freedom, I became determined to have my own practice. I achieved this in 2004, when I opened Avoca Drive Animal Hospital on the Central Coast of NSW.
Since then, my own heartbreak-to-happiness story gave me clarity about a further important mission. A fascination with human psychology led me to explore the human mind and why we gain so much happiness from animals. I was interested in exploring and improving the wellbeing of the human species too.
My ability to help animals was dependent on, and deepened by, the work that I did with their ‘human decision-makers’. My mission now is to inspire as many people as possible to feel the joy of valuing animals and nature, as a way of discovering who they really are and bring happiness into their lives.
In this book, after 26 years in veterinary practice I share the insights and delights that I believe will make a difference to your life and those around you. It will benefit especially those wanting to understand how living consciously, and sharing a deep connection with animals, can bring you to life.
Now with my own clear direction in life, I give you this story—I hope you enjoy it.
CONTENTS
Introduction
How This Book will Benefit You
Why Working with Animals?
Why Another Self-Help Book?
PART 1   CONNECTION
Chapter 1       What is Connection?
Chapter 2       Why Connect?
Chapter 3       The Nature of Our Connection
Chapter 4       How to Connect
Chapter 5       Animals Helping Us Heal
PART 2   POTENTIAL
Chapter 6       Tapping into Positivity
Chapter 7       Feeling Good
Chapter 8       From An Animal’s Point of View
Chapter 9       How Pets Help Us Thrive
Chapter 10     How We Help Pets Thrive?
PART 3   MIRACLES
Chapter 11     The Benefits of Connection
Chapter 12     This Moment Is Unique
Chapter 13     Staying Connected
 
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INTRODUCTION
How This Book will Benefit You
This book is all about the magic that connects us to the animal world, and how you can tap into it to thrive, not just survive. Once you have tapped into this unseen power, you will experience life differently. The animals in your life already know this magic and can help show you the way to this amazing world. Keep them close by, as they love this way of being as much as you will.
My intention is to share with you the secrets I have picked up over the last 26 years as a vet working with people and animals in cooperation with the Universe. I set out to teach you these secrets one by one in the most practical way possible. I will show you how to reach a point where you never look back, having an alternative way of being in this world, one that is beautiful and in synchrony with nature.
It is possible to increase your personal power and happiness by developing this connection to nature ― this place where everything comes from and goes to. Some call this place the Universe. I call it the life force. It is all the same. It may be beyond your day-to-day perception right now, but I assure you it’s within your reach; and it’s as simple as changing the way you see things.
Connecting to this until-now-elusive life source is of immense value to you. It won’t be about your intellectual understanding of how things work, but a more experiential journey into different states of being. Your connection to nature is about your heart’s yearning and how to live it. This means we will talk about consciousness and developing your personal power with the animals by your side.
The Animal Connection book contains some animal stories along the way. At the end of each chapter, action steps will help reinforce your progress and guide you toward making a difference in the world. An exciting journey lies ahead for you, so let me take you by the hand now, and show you how it is possible to create the future of your dreams in harmony with the animals.
Let’s get started.
Why Working with Animals?
If humans are just animals too, then why do we look for different things in our lives than animals do? Why don’t animals seek what we seek? Why don’t they do what we do? If we are all from the same place, what is that place?
I’ve spent much of my life exploring the answers to these questions. This work has culminated in the book you have in your hands right now. Perhaps this is just the beginning of your path to a more fulfilling connection to nature. Nature sure is an amazing teacher, but what you find on this path will be up to you. Through my love for animals, I found many brilliant answers. I hope they will help you as much as they’ve helped me.
By becoming your true authentic self, you are more in tune with nature, accepting that you are part of it all. You trust that the animals and the environment we share have a happy future, and you want to lift others that haven’t yet learnt about this secret. The animals depend on you to make this leap for yourself and to manifest your new self into being for the benefit of all.
While this is in some ways my personal story, it also includes the ideas of many great masters and other experiences that have guided me along the way.
Why Another Self-Help Book?
There are so many self-help books out there. I’ve read many myself. This one is different. This