There is a big difference between working with people and working with animals. People have the power of the mind, which is both a blessing and a curse. We can bring about healing change through focus, and we can also mask situations and live within illusions.
Animals are different. They do not follow along with our mental games. Their intentions are clear, and they do not judge themselves out of good health.
When we experience pain our first inclination is to move away from the source of pain. This includes pulling our consciousness away as well. Pain is often associated as an absence of energy. When we restore the flow of energy we can actually experience a sudden decrease of pain. Some say the pain goes away completely. Energy healing is assisting in restoring the natural energy flow.
When energy healing is used on pets their response is usually immediate, but each will demonstrate their experience in their own way. Some pets will turn and look when you touch their auric field with an hand attuned to Reiki or other healing energies. Others will squiggle and squirm just as much as they typically do. I remember giving a Reiki healing to my neighbors Jack Russell, a session that lasted all of 10 seconds before the dog resumed her frantic exploration of my house. I saw no physical change or acknowledgement, but the next day her owner commented that they had not seen the dog sleep in such a natural, restful position in over a year.
The effects of energy healing goes both ways. Yes the animal gains from the healing, but the healer also receives both the energy healing and the focus of consciousness, and that shift within their own energy helps greatly when sharing healing energy with others.
There are many modalities of healing: Reiki, Pranic, Quantum Touch, Auric and Chakra cleansing, and more. Each has its own techniques, but all offer the same focus on healing, flow, and balance.
Estee Taschereau is the author of “Being Here Now – Find your Center, Stand your Ground” now available in paperback and ebook formats. Learn practical, easy to use energy awareness and clearing techniques for self healing and balance.