When things happen in 3’s I have a tendency to pay a little attention.

Over the last few weeks I’ve had 3 different questions from clients that revolved around naming their animal friends. Some asked how do they chose the right name for their pet?, or why does my horse/cat/dog seem to pretend not to hear me when I call their name (Yes, this can also be something to do with their hearing and should FIRST be check but your Vet), but for this purpose let’s just say everything is hunky dory with their hearing because they come a runnin’ when the food hits the bowl!

Then in one session this week I even an animal themselves tell me what name they would like to be called from now on. This happened 3 times last week, so I said to myself “Hmmmmmm, I think I’d better write an article!”

For me personally I became aware of just how important names are when I made the official change after I got married. I was standing filling out the form and a voice said “Psst! why are you only changing your LAST name this is your chance to have the name that you have been calling yourself and that you always felt like you were BORN to live with!”

So I listened to the voice and changed my name to the name I have today Coryelle Lucca Kramer. Coryelle is my mother’s maiden name and felt immediately drawn to it the first time I hear it at the age of 6, Lucca is named for a magnificent city in Tuscany that I fell in love with when my husband I traveled to it for our honeymoon. Kramer is of course my Hubby’s last name.
I LOVE my name, I love writing it and speaking it, and hearing people speak it back to me. I love everything about it.

So what is in a name you ask?    I say….EVERYTHING!

Names have power, they are the way you refer to yourself, and how others recognize and think of you. The same goes for your pet. The feelings and vibrations associated with names are incredibly important especially for animals who are more vibrationally and telepathically aware than we are. When we say their names or a word, we also send out a picture with it (we do this with almost every single word we speak).

So if you call your dog “Bonehead” (Not that ANYONE reading THIS blog would….nor ANY of my fantastic clients!)
you send out a picture and a FEELING about what you think the word means to you. Just as easily as if their name was “Joy” or “Sam”.

That is an extreme case of course, but picking the right name for your pet CAN sometimes make all the difference between having peaceful or antagonistic relationship with your animal companion. Here is a wonderful example that just recently happened while during a session.

My client Mary (NOT her real name of course) had a bird by the name of Eddie, Eddie was a sweet bird but would occasionally act out with other animals in the house in almost a bully-like situation.
So Mary contacted me and we did a session, I connected with Eddie and asked him what I could I do to help him stop harassing the other animals, I immediately heard “Well you can tell her to stop calling me Eddie for one thing!” So then I asked the bird “What would you like to be called” the bird answered “Eden”. Then she sent me a picture of a garden filled with beauty, tranquility and peace.
So I told her person what Eden had said Mary said “I had no idea that Eddie/Eden didn’t like her name and that Eddie/Eden was even a girl!” then she told me she would start calling Eden by the name she wanted right away. The next day I received an email from Mary telling me that Eden LOVED her name, that every time Mary called to her, Eden seemed to get so excited and would tilt her head like she wanted to hear Mary say her name over and over again. Most importantly she told me that Eden was behaving like a new bird with the other animals. That was over 4 months ago and Eden and the other animals are all still getting along perfectly.

Is negative behavior & health problems tied to names?
Occasionally when I meet people and they find out what I do, I’ll hear something like this…
“Oh, your an Animal Communicator? I need you to talk to YOU! My dog/cat/horse/penguin he/she is driving me crazy or acting out!”
I usually say “Sure I can see what I can do, what’s your pet’s name?”
to which, they say…”Killer”, “Pisser”, “Whizzer”, “Brute”, “Bruiser”, “Psycho”, “Itchy & Scratchy”,
I even had someone (not a client) tell me their cat’s name was “Trouble”!…well THAT is just asking for it, isn’t it!

Does a name have everything to do with negative behavior or health problems? No, Of course not, but in some situations it is a GOOD place to start.

If you get a feeling that a name change IS in order, then why not try going straight to the source and ask you animal companion what name they would like. Just take a moment, close your eyes, concentrate on your breathing, and when you feel open and ready just ask them if they have an idea of a good name for them. The first answer that comes to mind is usually the right answer.
Or, ask them so give you some kind of sign over the next few days of what name they think would be good.
Now if that doesn’t seem to work too well, don’t worry there are thousand of sites where you can find lists of names

Here are just a few that I found…
funpetnames.com
boogiepets.com

Finding a name for your animal companion is great beginning to your friendship with your pet, even if your beginning began sometime ago.

First, it feels really good to get back doing these posts again, I’ve not written a Bach Flower Post in a while. Many people wrote to tell me how much they enjoyed these posts and found them to be extremely useful. They also kept asking when I would write another so here it is.

When I first started to use the Bach Flower essences, I was instantly drawn to them. Something about their simplicity in power and the fact that it is vibrational healing, really spoke to me. Then, I became a Bach Flower Therapist and I have been using the Bach Flowers with my animal clients as well as teaching workshops about the essences for the last 8 years and I love them!

Other “Spotlight” Bach Flower posts…

So far, we’ve put the Spotlights on Heather, Larch, Honeysuckle, and Rescue Remedy. In each I talked about how these essences help to bring about re-alignment, emotional re-balancing, and Well-Being to your animal friend(s).

My Free e-Book: “25 Bach Flowers for a Happier & Healthier Pet”

In my free e-book, I describe 25 of the 38 essences that I use regularly. As well as sharing some of my secret combinations that I’ve been using for years, that I’ve found extremely helpful in my work with animals. It is easy enough to download, simply click on the link ”Bach Flower Book Download” and follow the instructions. You will need to join my mailing list, which NOT ONLY gives you the book as a present but also a FREE 15 minute Phone Session For Your Pet as well! Just fill out the form, and your will then receive an email with a link and instructions on how to download the book and join my email list.

SO…What ARE Bach Flowers?

They are a series of 38 essences made up from a variety of plants and trees. Dr. Edward Bach started working with them in 1931. He discovered that each of the 38 Essences from well-known and common trees, flowers and even pure water from springs. Could alleviate and help to lift the negative blockages which he believed shows themselves in negative emotions, and behavior which come about from one living one’s daily life.

Originally the Bach Flowers were for human consumptions. But later on it was discovered the animals through their lives with us, can also begin to display the negative behavior patterns that are found in us humans, Jealously, aggression, fear and so on.

I have personally found that since an animal’s natural state is to be in a constant state of allowing and Well-Being and that they gravitate naturally towards nature and her healing power that results in animals are incredibly fast and can be very dramatic.

Essentially the way they work is that Bach believed “Like vibrations cures, like emotions”. Energy is in every single thing on the earth, and we are all energy, vibrating at different levels and speeds. The essences are vibrating at higher speed of the POSITIVE outcome of the current blockage (or negative behavior). When taken, the essence opens up the blockage(s) similar turning fork used to tune a piano. Enabling the being to hear their inner voice of their higher self (also called soul, Source, Universe, God) and bringing BACK their natural feeling of Well-Being and thus positive emotions and behaviors with it.

Sounds great! Where Do I Get Them?

At the bottom of this post is a link to a website where I buy my essences from.

Please remember! Bach Flowers are wonderful tools. However ALWAYS consult your Veterinarian in any cases of emergency even if you just suspect an emergency!

So, let’s continue looking at the Bach Flowers Essences and put The Spotlight on Mimulus…

Mimulus is the remedy that Dr. Edward Bach called “Bravery Flower.” He discovered that this particular flower deals with the soul’s ability for courage and trust. Which means when a being is out of alignment and in need of Mimulus they are very fearful, untrusting and unsure.

The Rock Rose essence, the “Panic” essence, is sometimes confused with the traits of Mimulus. This is where they differ:

Mimulus is for fear stemming from SPECIFIC things or situations.

ex: Fear of thunderstorms, fear of men, fear of loud noises, fear of being in the car or getting in or riding in their trailer, fear of plastic bags, fear of vacuum cleaners (although I don’t like them either!)

Rock Rose is for when the animal is panicking to the point of almost losing their mind with fear.

Positive outcome for your Pets:

Animals become more confident and courageous, can enjoy life without fear. I often give this Bach Flower for a short-term to medium-term amount time. A medium amount of time is generally a few months anywhere from 2-6. This is because once your animal has gotten over their fear they have a tendency not be AS afraid of that thing anymore. They are able to move on mentally in a happy and healthy manner. An example of a short (or acute situation) would be: shortly before a guest visits the house and you suspect your animal(s) are going to be somewhat fearful. The more (Chronic) MEDIUM-term situation is such as: a pet that is CONSTANTLY fearful of that thing every time it occurs for example thunderstorms or being alone, or loud noises. Then the essence should be given until you see that the animal is handling the situation in a much more healthier state.

Below are some examples, which might help you to decide if Mimulus is right for your animal friend(s).

What are some common Mimulus uses?

• When your animal friend, seems shy, or timid and careful around people.
• When you’re your animal friends shows signs of fear in a specific situation, ex: doing shows or events.
• If they seem to suffer from specific phobia’s (fear of crowds, of being with other animals, being in a new situation, having to go to the vet (yes I know no animal likes going to the Vet but the essence can help them remain calmer in the office), entering a enclosed space, going to a new home.
• Your animal friend seems to be slow at doing new things and always needing to start something carefully and slowly.
• Horses who seem jittery and skittish.
• An animal always fearful of such things as thunderstorms, loud noises, children being around them, being around other animals, lightning,
• If your animal friend makes noises ex: crying, or whimpering

HOWEVER and I STRESS this: These could be a signs of an even bigger physical problem! Consulting your veterinarian immediately is advised!

These are more examples, but these are only to name a few.

Tip: Consulting your Animal Communicator to verify that these are the problems is also a very good idea!

How do I give Bach Flowers to my animal friend(s)?

Normally putting the drops in the animals water works very well, and if you have a multiple animal household, don’t worry, the Bach Flowers will not do anything to the other animals, unless they need it.

For small animals (cats, dogs): Give 2-3 drops in their water, from each bottle and then put new drops in whenever you change the water.

For bigger animals (Horses, Cows, Llamas, etc) anywhere from 8-12 drops on a slice of bread, or muffins have been know to work too! Or take an apple, cut it either in halves or quarters, then use a knife of stick to make small holes into each slice and then put the essences into each of the holes. That should do the trick!

If you do not notice even the SLIGHTEST of changes after a 24-72 hour period then it might mean your friend will need to try another Bach Flower.

Where do I find the Bach Flower essences?

As I promised…
Here is the information where you can find the “Original Bach Flower” Remedies for the lowest prices that I have found so far, the website is called evitamins.com

Do you still have questions about the Bach Flowers?

Simply leave your questions by replying to this post or use my “Contact Coryelle” form to send me an email. I will get back to you, I promise.

Next….Bach Flower For Pets: Spotlight on Chestnut Bud

The other day I had to take my cat Sam (Sweet Sam I call him, and yes that’s him in the photo) to his vet.
It seems that on one of his travels (I have 9 acres of land so I allow him to go out whenever he likes) he digested someone that did not agree with him. The result was that I noticed that Sam had worms, now I will NOT bore you with the details of HOW I found this out, I’ll just let your imaginations run free. Besides that is not why I’m writing this post.

I’m writing this post because of what happened when I found out that I had to take Sammy to the Vet.
I immediately felt a surge of worry/panic/dread start in my chest.
Now as you know I’m an animal communicator, I have been doing this professionally since 2001 and unprofessionally since I was a child.
Bottom line….I have been doing it for a long time and EVEN I have those thoughts/feelings just like you do, and just like my clients do.

I felt myself start to get tense, then the questions began “What is happening to Sam?” then I thought, “What did I do WRONG?” but then something happened, instead rolling with the next panicked question I stopped and had a thought. It’s what I believe with all my heart and what I say to my clients, so, yes I DO listen to my own advise!

The thought was this….“Every single being on this planet has a stream of Well-Being filled with Health, Abundance and Universal Love flowing to them at ALL times.”

I truly believe that, and the animals have told me this over and over again through the years. I know that personally for me there is no difference between a human and a horse, or a human child and a baby owl, or a monkey and a butterfly. We are all vibrational beings, no one is more or less important than the other. We are ALL important, ALL worthy and each of us are powerful creators of our own lives.
Now if I truly believe that then I should have no problem knowing that Sam has the same stream filled with Health, Abundance and Universal Love flowing to him as I do right now.
This with thought came this feeling of calm, I began to trust in Sammy’s ability to heal himself, that he was probably already doing it as we stood there.
Then asked him quietly and calmly what happened and how he was doing, and this is what he told me. “I KNEW that mouse didn’t smell right when I caught him but did I listen to my intuition?…NOOOOO!” then he said “Ahh C (he calls me C) it will all be alright, this just happens sometimes,
we should go to the doctor so that YOU (notice he did not say HE) can feel better about the situation,
so let’s get a move on”

So I called the vet and made an appointment all the while just visualizing Sam in his stream of Well-Being. Trusting and believing that all will be well.
Then I put Rescue Remedy in his water (you can read all the wonderful things that this Bach Flower essence does by reading my post “Spotlight on Rescue Remedy”

And a few hours later off we went to the vet.

Through all of this, all I was doing was doing the visualization of Sam’s Stream of Well-Being.
I did it at home before we GOT to the vet, as we were driving TO the vet, as we were WAITING for the vet, and during the time we were SEEING the vet was keeping the visualization of my cat’s stream of well-being flowing to him at all times.

When the vet tech came in Sam just let her stroke him and scratch his head, purring all the while, even lying on his BACK on the table.
The our Vet Doctor Dave came into the room he picked Sam up rubbed his belly stroked his head, and Sam is just purring happily away. Doctor Dave, just kept saying over and over in an awed voice, “I can’t believe how well he is doing being here, he’s so calm!” When he gave Sam the de-worming pill the vet said, “In ALL my years doing this, this is the easiest de-worming I have ever had!”
and I thought…”THAT’S My Boy! Way To Go Sam!”
Now Sam is not a nervous cat, but the Vet’s office is not his favorite place in the world, but you would’ve have never known that to look at him!

I truly believe that visualization was THE most important, productive, supportive thing that I could ever, ever done for Sam. It took a little practice, and bit of willingness and some focus (yes even for me and I have been doing this a LONG time) but the point is I did it. Sammy, was calm all through the ride to the vet, while waiting for the vet, and during the visit (he even came out of the bag all by himself, and then just sat in the middle of the table, saying to the doctor “Ok doc, let’s get me check out” it was astonishing how easy and quick it was! But most important how GOOD it FELT to keep that mind set.

When we got home, I trusted that he would do whatever he thought would be best and I just let him do whatever he wanted. I didn’t try to make him rest, he made that decision all on his own and just laid down for the rest of the day and slept.

Now, I know that our pets can have much more challenging issues going on then just de-worming. Health issues that can make fear rise in us quicker that poop through a goose, but the point is start doing this NOW. Do it with everything that your pets do. If your animals go outside and you have apprehension about it do it, if your animal is challenged with their health do it, If they get a cough or a cold, or a limp, even just leaving them for the weekend
DO it. Visualize their stream of Well-Being flowing to them and keep that stream flowing in your mind no matter.

If a stream is not strong enough visualize a running river or even a whole ocean of Well-Being filled with health and joy and abundance, with everything good that you want for your animal friend floating inside of it.

Whatever your visualization looks like, it is my PROMISE to you that doing it will help both You and your pet get through, any situation that comes your way.

From Sam To All Of You With Love!

Recently…I had the pleasure of taken care of my friend, Ellie Walsh’s 100 lb chocolate Lab, Kuva while she was on vacation.

Our first night together, I woke up, went to turn on the light, but in the darkness I knocked something over and it made a horrible sound and it woke up both Sam (my cat) and Kuva.
After I fixed everything and got back into bed, I said to Kuva and Sam “I’m so sorry guys for making all that noise.” I heard Kuva say to me “apologies are NOT necessary.”

That got me thinking, I felt a questions being formed in my head. I lay in bed for a little busily forming my questions, and eventually drifted off to sleep. I woke up the next morning and the question had formed. I thought about Kuva and what he had recently been through.
You see, 2 days before he had just been in a fight (well…not REALLY a fight Kuva is a total love bug and not a ALL a fighter) with one of his doggie room mates. The other dog had bitten Kuva pretty badly on the ear, he had to rushed to the vet to have it looked at.

So there we were a couple days after the incident, sitting in my living room, and I asked Kuva “Did Shae ever apologize to you for what she had done?”.
Kuva lifted up his head and looked at me and said “No, not in those exact words”.

I got a feeling there was more to what he was saying so I asked him…
“Do animals apologize for things that they do?”
He said “No, what we DO do is acknowledge what we DID” I asked him what he meant by “acknowledge”. He said when an animal does something like his doggie friend did to him, instead of saying “I’m Sorry” like we do, animals say “Yes, I DID that”. Then Kuva gave me more information. he went on to tell me that animals are SO tapped into their power as creators of their own lives and all that they DO in their lives that they acknowledge and take in the FULLNESS of ALL their actions.

Think about it! There is a BIG difference between saying you’re sorry for something that you created and brought about, like we humans do, and ACKNOWLEDGING that you did something that brought about whatever it was into creation.
Can you FEEL the POWER in that statement?

When you say “Yes I did that” you are taking responsibility for your actions and whatever it was that your actions CREATED. At the same moment, with this honest statement you are honoring the other being’s participation in the situation, acknowledging their powers as a creator in the situation and thus their own lives too. You’re not sugar coating it, making it more or less than whatever it was, or worse saying it without meaning it.
You’re saying “Yes, I did that”.

How many times during the day do we say “I’m sorry” for big things and for little things.
We said the words so much and so often that they have lost their meaning.
And each time you say I’m sorry, knowing that we are not acknowledging our individual creative powers but taking away from who we really are as beings. Making the situation less power-filled and more empty and sorry-filled.

Did the other dog that bit Kuva feel bad for hurting him?, Of course! Saying that you did something does not mean you don’t regret that it had to happen, the point is it HAPPENED, they acknowledge it and move on.

Now, imagine what the world would be like we were more like the animals. That with every word we spoke we empowered ourselves by acknowledging being the creator of our lives and our actions.
Maybe there would be less humans fighting and self-hating ourselves with guilt and shame. We would not to need hurt another or belittle them if with a few simple words we showed ourselves and others that we truly love who we are.

Animals never apologize for who they are (unless we humans try to make them do so) that is one reason why animals are so connected to the Universe (Source or God call it whatever you would like to) and are givers of unconditional love. They accept each other, and us as we are.

This for me was a truly eye opening knowledge that Kuva had share with me.

So I tried it…I said
“Kuva, Sam that noise last night I DID that!”
They both looked at me and said “We know.”

Saying it felt great!

I thought that it would be fun to share my daily animal spirit guide cards with you.

I use 2 decks when I work with animal spirit guides, there are many, many different and wonderful decks out there, but the ones that are near and dear to my heart are the Power Animal Oracle Cards by Steven Farmer or Medicine Cards by Jamie Sams & David Carson. The cards help me to focus and receive guidance for what I need to know for the day.

Today’s Power Animal Oracle Card….Horse

What does this card mean to me? Letting your inner being, your inner spirit run wild and free. Embrace and KNOW our own power as creators of or own lives, and to honor it. Run free, do things that make your heart sing! That make your pulse pound with the unknowing and the unpredictability that life brings your way.

So….What does Horse mean to you?

You can also see this an other interesting posts on my NEW Fan Page

on Facebook! Coryelle Kramer ~ Animal Communicator

I love working with and helping others to learn how to work with Animal Spirit Guides. So, I thought that it would be fun to share some of the ways that I do that, as well as to share my cards with you.

I use 2 decks when I work with animal spirit guides, there are many, many different and wonderful decks out there, but the ones that are near and dear to my heart are the Power Animal Oracle Cards by Steven Farmer or Medicine Cardsby Jamie Sams & David Carson. The cards help me to focus and receive guidance for what I need to know for the day.

I will be doing DAILY postings on my NEW Facebook Fan Page,  and then doing WEEKLY postings HERE of the cards that I choose, and then sharing them with you.

So going to BOTH of my sites will help you get more familiar with working with and learning about these fantastic decks. You can also post here what YOU think the animal cards mean to you. The more people bringing in their perceptions, the more meanings we can discover and see how one animals can mean so many different things.

Let’s get started!

This Week’s Medicine Card….Badger

What does this card mean to me? Badgers are known to be aggressive. I feel that this card means going after what you want with abandon, but don’t lose your head in the aggressiveness of what you are doing.  If you do,  you will not see what is right in front of you.
Or I feel it could also mean that you need to find a softer approach to what is desired, that backing off and allowing things to happen is just as powerful as going after it.

So…What does Badger mean to YOU?

Next week I will pick from Dr. Steven Farmer’s amazing Power Animal Oracle Card Deck

Recently, I had the pleasure of teaching a 4-week workshop entitled “Discovering Your Animal Spirit Guides, A Journey Within”
For me it was an absolutely fantastic experience. The energy from the students, the questions, the discoveries that we shared over the 4 weeks became better and better as the workshop progressed.
To see you (my students) becoming more and more comfortable and opened to your guides was a gift that I will never forget.

Many of my students told me that you were sad that the workshop had to end, because they had looked forward to the camaraderie and sharing of each other experiences and encounters. They had been sharing with me your encounters and dreams and I think that it is time that they were shared like we did in the workshop.

I THOUGHT that this post should be only for my students in the class, but then I had an idea… Why not put up a post where everyone can come and write about encounters, dreams, and perceived messages from their Animal Spirit Guides. After all the saying is “The More the Merrier!” This post will be for the students of my Spirit Guide Workshop and for YOU, the public,  to come and share all of  your wonderful dreams, experiences and encounters with Animal Spirit Guides.

A Bouncing Off Place… This is also a place to bounce ideas and thoughts about what a message, encounter, or dream might mean for someone else who has left it here to be thought upon.  It can also be a place where you the public can leave your encounter and my students can come and give you their insights into what they think your animal spirit guide encounter might mean.

It is such an amazing feeling to find a group of people and be able to talk, and share about this marvelous world and the extraordinary Animal Guides that teach us all so much,  if we just open ourselves to it.

So to the public and to my students I hope that this is something that you will enjoy doing and using,

now … let’s get to sharing
Mitakuye Oyasin (Sioux for “We are all one”)
Coryelle Kramer
Animal Communicator

photo of Animal Spirit Guide, Guide can be found here

Whether traveling with or without your pets this Holiday season… here are 3 tips to make it easier & enjoyable for your Pet and for you

Tip #1: Let your pet(s) know where you and they are going…
Nobody likes to be left out of the loop, and this goes for your animal friends as well.
The holidays can be confusing for us all but especially for our animal companions.
Taking a few moments everyday before your trip to connect with your pet(s) can make the trip together or the time part easier for everyone involved.

A quick way to do this is to sit down quietly and comfortably for a few moments concentrating on your breathing, feeling yourself becoming more open and relaxed with every breath.
When you are ready calm and open, talk to your animal friend, let them know about the upcoming trip they and you will be taking.
If your pet is going with you or staying at home take this first time connecting with them to lay out the plans step by step with them.
For example: When will they be traveling, and how?
If they are staying home who is going to be taking care of them?
How long will they be gone from home?
If you are leaving them how long will you be gone from home?
Animals do not have a sense of time that we do, BUT they do have a sense of day and night.
So if you are leaving for 4 days and nights, show them in your mind’s eye 4 sunrises and sunsets.
This is what I have used both with my own animals and my clients animal’s over the years and it has had remarkable results.
Lay out as best you can step by step what they can expecting during this time together or apart.

After the initial contact and explanation, then just do is daily reminders, telling your pet “Hey Spike we are leaving in 3 days!” then the next day telling them 2 days and so on till the day you are leaving. Remember to keep the conversation about the trip light and breezy letting them know that this is something they can absolutely do, with out without you there, and that it is really no big deal. This will help you and your pet to see this situation as being less stressful and more fun for all.

Tip #2: If leaving your pet(s) at home? “Give ‘em a job!”…
What I do with my cat Sammy is, while I am away we assign him an “Important job” to take care of while I am gone.
This can be anything from guarding the home and land from strangers, to keeping an eye on the House sitter,
to keeping the peace and positive energies in the house aligned and happy
Just make sure that whatever job you give them it is something that you find important as well.
If YOU believe in their job and send out the vibrations that they are doing an important job, they we will receive and believe that as well.

Tip #3: Use Bach Flower Essences to help your pet…
I LOVE working with the Bach Flower essences, and over the years I have seen them do remarkable things for pets. They can be found online or in many Health Food Stores.
A wonderful all around great Bach Flower that may help your animal friend to have a better trip or to help them feel less stressed about your leaving is
Rescue Remedy.
This is is actually a powerful combination of 5 Bach Flowers that help many animals (and yes people) overcome stressful and fearful situations.
To read more about this Bach Flower essence go to my blog post on it “Spotlight on Rescue Remedy”

Begin putting the essence in your pet(s) water bowl a few days before traveling.
I would suggest at least 2 times daily. Making sure that you change the water for fresh every time and reapplying the essence. The amount of drops in their water depends on how big your pet(s) are.
So for small dogs and for cats 2-3 drops will be enough, for bigger dogs 4-6 drops, and for such animals as horses 8-10 drops in their water or their favorite treat will do just fine.

These are just a few tips that I have found, to really help make any trip I take with or without my pets
much more happier, positive, & fun of all.

Happy Holidays!

Photo of dog found here on flickr

I had been sitting this morning on a beach on Cape Cod facing the Atlantic doing my usual morning mediation, when I suddenly felt a strong presence all around me. When I opened my eyes there in front of me, only 10 feet from the shore was a group of seals swimming past.

Seal friends group

Now, me being the Animal Communicator I am,
I am NOT about to let an opportunity like THIS slip by without opening up a line of communication!
So I asked them to stay and talk with me. Some stayed, and some went off to look at the curious people floating on the large sticks of colorful wood (we call them surfers!)

Seals and Surfers

The ones that went over to surfers, just had so much fun looking and checking them out. And yes even talking to the surfers. I felt their connection right away and was so happy to see that moment and capture it on my camera. One being looking at another with curiosity yet both respecting the others boundaries and space. This connect between people and animals transcends anything else. Not only do we learn from them, they learn from us as well.

Respecting the fact that all beings have something important to say, that it does not always means more because it is coming from an animal, just as it does not always mean more when it comes from a human the message. What is important is that the message(s) is coming. Simply being aware that information and wonderful things come from many different sources.

So back to my encounter. So as the men on the weird colorful boards were having their connection I had mine….

I asked the seals “Show me how I can be more playful, more lighter about things in my life, show me how I can enjoy my life more.” “You seals seem to live off happiness, joy, and fun and I would like to learn how to be more like that, how do I do that?”

This is what I heard….

“By just letting go, by not being afraid of results of your actions, what others might think or do. It is your life. You live your life the most when you are at your most happiest, at your most freest.”

Seal lying on her back

By having fun with your friends when you are with a group of friends that understand you and love you and you let go in that atmosphere that is a wonderful feeling. Let go of all the things that you think are so important. Let go of all the things that you think make you, you.

“When you truly let go and just BE, you will see how easy it is to connect to the real you, and in finding that real you then you will have joy and see things as we do.”

“Try to be open to new ideas, new experiences, take them in with an open mind and find out what you like and what you want to keep about this new experience, and then let it go and joyfully move on the next new experience or new encounter, why do you stay and keep looking at the new thing?”

“That is not a good idea because after a while the new thing becomes the old thing and the joy and fun is not in it as much anymore the longer you look at any old thing the less exciting and thrilling it becomes.”

“So let it go.”

Seal Joy

WE are always curios about the new experience, that is a good way to be…remain open and curious and about all the new experiences, curiosity brings excitement and joy into our lives, don’t be afraid of your curiosity. We stay teachable and open to new knowledge.”

Then the seal asked me…

“When you first saw us and you grabbed your object (my camera) and started to run down the beach at us you did so with curiosity with joy and without thinking about it, did that not feel nice to do that?”

I said, “yes, it really did, but then my head got in the way and I started thinking, maybe I am bothering them I should keep back and not chase them

Seal “yes, we were sorry to see you stop, we were having a good game of “catch me”

Me: “but I did not want you to think I was going after your babies, or disrespecting you”

Seal: “We see you heart.. we know what you are thinking like you know what we are thinking. That is your head talking, what does the heart say?”

Me: “That is was fun to run!”

Seal: “YES! And we loved sharing that experience with you. Don’t’ worry about what others may think we love to have fun we want that for you too! That is why we came to you today, there is a real feeling of wanting to have this joy but keeping it bottled up because you are not so sure what will happen if you let it out of the bottle. We want to let you know that the fun is in NOT know what will happen when you open that bottle, that is the thrill that brings so much meaning to our lives and to yours.”

Then I thanked the seals for talking with me and sharing with me and teaching me and for the new experience that I want not to share with you.

Then they asked ME a question…

seals at play

“We have always been curious what it is like to have legs and feet?”

So I tried to explain what it we like to do some things like driving and hopping and running. But then I realized it would be easier to open the connection and share the FEELINGS of doing those things. So I did, I shared with them the sensations of dancing and running and jumping and hopping and skipping and swimming with legs and feet. Then they shared with the sensations of swimming at high speeds in the water.  My heart started racing and I got the sensation of water rippling around me and just diving and jumping and doing so at such fast speeds it boggled my mind.

They thanked me for sharing my experiences and I thanked them.

Then we parted ways and I felt so blessed to be here in this wonderful place.

Atlantic Ocean Cape Cod

I love doing workshops! and the energy….Ooh! the energy!
The energy and the questions from the people that take my classes are always so fantastic.
Every workshop is totally different from the last

When I do a workshop I give all my students, free email support.
Why am I sharing this with you?…..well, I had an idea.

I recently held a Bach Flower “Healing Essences for a Happier Pet” Workshop and since then, have received quite a few emails. The emails are my students sharing with me their personal insights and discoveries in utilizing the essences for their own pets or with their friend’s and family’s pets.
I have also received several emails from clients relaying to me how the Bach Flower Essences that I prescribed for their pet(s) are working.

So, here is my idea, I am writing this post to be a sort of bulletin board.
A place where all these wonderful discoveries about the Bach Flower Essences can be shared.
A place where my students and my clients as well, can come and put their comments and share with each other and with you, their actual HANDS-ON experiences working with the essences.

Also, you (the people who have not taken one of my workshops….YET! )can see how powerful and wonderful these essences are. You will be able to read how the Bach Flowers can be used in many different situations and how they helped animals.

As I said, this post is also for my clients to leave your comments about the essences that I used to help treat their pets.

I believe that when you give something to another being with love, then that love will come back to you as well. I think that sharing information is a great way to do just that.

So to all my students and clients… let’s get to sharing!

many blessings
Coryelle

you can find the above photo above, by going to
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Over the years, I receive communications from many differernt types of animals. Having a house in beautiful Upstate NY also gives me the unique joy of being able to talk to wild animals as well.

But I also have a pond on my property and I was sitting feeding my fish this morning, there are a mix of comets (goldfish) and blue gill. But the ones’ near and dear to my heart are the 4 Japanese Koi fish that came into my life 6 years ago.

There were 5 Koi, but 3 years ago I lost one, her name was Starlight.
She was all white, beautiful, and had just a marvelous energy about her.
The other Koi are…

“Footsteps”:
(multi-colored with orange, black & white). Named so because she has black spots on her back that look like someone with tiny feet walked on her back.

“Strong Black Tail”:
Bright orange with an amazing black tipped tail
Black Tail loves to thrash his tail around and make giant waves with it.

“Mahtai”:
(pronounce Ma-Tie) (all white)
She named herself and told me what her name was when we first meet.
I have found out since then, that Mahtai means “Chief in Samoan. I did not know that until the day I looked it up on Google.
She used to be light yellow but then 3 years ago (right after Starlight transitioned) Mahtai made the decision to turn white.
She also made the decision at that time to go from being a he to a she.
my Koi friends are always keeping me guessing!

And then there is
Rah..

Gold like the sun and named after the Egyptian Sun God, Rah is an extraordinary being and I am honored to call all of them my friends.

So as I sat by my pond, getting ready to feed my friends, Rah of course was the first one that came over to me. I asked him “Do you have any wisdom to share with me today my friend?”
Rah said: “Beauty cannot be seen unless you are ready to see it.”
I asked: “Can’t that be said about anything?”
Rah replied: “Ah yes, but with Beauty it is the most important of all. Beings cannot live without Beauty in their lives” he continued “You have to expect to see it, all the time, be excited to see it. For you never will know what Beauty will look like and if you think it should always look the same you will miss it”
Then he paused and said “You have to expect it in your life but do not put conditions on
HOW it should appear, that will take the enjoyment out of it.”

Wise words from a wise being that I wanted to share with you.
Thank you Rah.

Rah Koi Fish communication
July 27, 2009

It was 1 year ago today that my mother transitioned in the most extraordinary way.
She passed away in giving love, spirituality, dramatics and A LOT of class!
To the people that knew her that was not too surprising.

What are surprising are the gifts that she gave us since she transitioned.
My career as a Communicator seems to have taken off since then. I feel as though when she left that she put a jet rocket pack on my back and pressed the start button! She was and still is my biggest fan.

She gave me such marvelous family and friends that I have in my life, that since she left, made the bond between us only grow stronger and stronger everyday with love, and laughs and a connection of the extraordinary event that we shared. The bond between he people who were in those rooms that night is stronger than anything I have ever felt before in my life. She gave me new friends through the transitioning people brought together for the orchestration of her passing into the non-physical or whom I meet through the jet pack she put on my back. These wonderful friends either only knew my mother for a few hours or not at all, but all said the same thing. “I feel like I knew her!”

The only thing she took, were any apprehensions that I had about “death”

Sammy and a Butterfly

As I am writing this post and I don’t know why I am, or what the theme of this post should be, I see Sammy on the porch sitting and looking at the rain. He is patient and serene, he just IS. He lives his life the way mom mother did, appreciating it, playing with it, living on the joy of it and he shows me how to do that all day every day.

She transitioned 6 days after she was diagnosed, 6 days.
She passed at in her home that she loved in upstate NY with friends and family surrounding her. Many of who just “happen” to stop by that night not knowing (as we all did not) that it was THE night. She passed away in a cone of white light a flickering of lights and a flash of lightning. The signs, signals, and gifts of people, places and things keep showing up in all of our lives and we keep talking about it with each other.

I know that she is with us and I think I am writing this not only for me and Sammy but for the others that were touched that night for Sheila and Ellie and Carol, for Marge, and Mary Ann and Jessica and Sheree and Sierra, for Robert my brother in spirit, for Jessica and Cindy and Matt for Elsa (the hospice nurse that knew her for only 2 hours but loved her immediately), for Florence (our friend that saw the flash of lightning over the house on a clear summer night without a cloud in the sky at the time she passed), For Connie that I knew right away that mom hand a hand in our friendship, and Stephan my husband who she was the last person to speak to in the physical world.

Today I am celebrating a passing of an extraordinary woman with the extraordinary people and animals; she helped to put into my life.

I think I have the title to the post “Celebration of Blessings”, I think she would like that.

Mitakuye Oyasin
Coryelle Kramer

So I was on twitter, when the thought came to me to write to my followers about doing appreciation list.

Now, being someone that does not give advise unless I have done it myself, I then sat down and started to write my own list. Appreciations lists allow me to stop and think about the things that have manifested in my life, I find when I am done I feel excited, eager, and most importantly happy about what my life has in it. So when I write I don’t really try to think about it, I just sort of let the words flow out of me on to the page. It does not take long, doing this post took longer than writing out my list!

Then I thought, why not post my list? This is simply because not all appreciation lists are so private they can’t be shared and enjoyed by others. Maybe something on my list triggers something for you that you might not have thought of. So here is my unabridged appreciation list for today, some things might make sense to you and some might not, but that’s ok….

My home in Middleburgh,
the beaches of Cape Cod,
my husband’s support,
my husband’s love in his eyes,
my friends,
my cat friend Sammy,
my reconnecting to my animal communication abilities,
Teaching people new things,
peonies,
Reiki,
Bach flowers,
my ipod,
my car,
my aunt Sheila,
my mother and all she has given to me,
my father and his love,
my website,
my blog,
my ideas that I have, asking,
being,
loving,
the squirrels that try to get into the house (they REALLY show me what I don’t want),
the contrast that life brings!
abraham-hicks,
knowing that the beings on this planet ALL have their own creator force inside of them,
cappuccino in the morning,
German bread,
my beauty,
my career,
living in Germany,
living in the States,
my computer I LOVE my computer!

Now, I banged this out in 5 minutes, but then got the feeling like it was enough, my emotions were up and I felt great.

I am sure that if I think about it I could put a lot more on the list. But I don’t think that is the point, I think that thinking about it too much, makes me feel like am talking myself into something. So these lists don’t have to be a certain length, just keep writing til it feels like the right time to stop.
Just let the words and then appreciations flow out of you.

Mitakuye Oyasin (Sioux for “We are all one”)
Coryelle Kramer

When I first started to use the Bach Flower essences, I was very much drawn to them. Something about their simplicity in power really talked to me. I then became a Bach Flower Therapist and I have been using the Bach Flowers with my animal clients as well as teaching classes about the essences for the last 8 years and I love them!

Other “Spotlight” Bach Flower posts…

So far, we’ve put the Spotlights on Larch, Honeysuckle, and on Rescue Remedy. In each I talked about how these essences help to bring about re-alignment, emotional re-balancing, and Well-Being to your animal friend(s).

In my free booklet… “25 Bach Flowers for a Happier Healthier Pet”

I wrote about 25 essences and some combinations that I have found extremely, useful and helpful in my work with animals.
It is easy enough to download. To download it, simply click on the link to go to the page on my site, “Bach Flower Book Download” Then, just fill out the form, and your will then receive an email with a link to download the book.

What are Bach Flowers?

They are a series of 38 essences made up of a variety of plants and trees.
Dr. Edward Bach called them the “Happy fellows of the plant world” and started working with them in 1931. He discovered that each of the 38 Essences from well known and common trees, flowers and even pure water from springs. Could alleviate and help to lift the negative blockages which he believed shows themselves in negative emotions, and behavior (he called then potentials) which come about from one living one’s daily life. This could included traumatic situations that might have happened in our pasts that, because the blockages may still be there are showing themselves today is negative emotions and behaviors. Essential the the way it works is like this Bach believed that “Like vibrations cures, like emotions”. Energy is in every single thing on the earth, and we are all energy vibrating a different levels and speeds. The essences are also vibrating at the same speed as the the blockages that are able to heal. When taken the essence opens up the blockage(s) so that the being is then able to hear their voice of their higher self (also called soul, Source, Universe God) bringing BACK the feeling of well-being and thus positive emotions with it.

Not sure where to buy the Remedies? Don’t worry, at the bottom of this post is a link to a website where I buy my essences form.

Please remember! Bach Flowers are wonderful tools however,
ALWAYS consult your Veterinarian in any cases of emergency even if you just suspect an emergency!

So, let’s continue to look at a the Bach Flowers Essences by putting

The Spotlight on Heather…

Heather is the remedy that Dr. Edward Bach called “The Identity” Flower”.
Bach discovered that this particular flower deals with the souls ability for
self-identification and empathy. Which means when a being is out of alignment and in need of Heather they are very focused on themselves and their needs. A good example is a “Me, Me Me” “pay attention to ME!” attitude.

I often give this Bach Flower for both a short-term situations OR long term situations. An example of a short (or acute situation would be: shortly before a guest visits the house and you suspect your animal(s) are going to be somewhat over-bearing and needing attention. As opposed to the more chronic or long-term situation such as: an pet that is needing to be the CONSTANT center of attention all day, every day and this has been going on for some time.

Below are some examples, which might help you to decide if Heather is right for your animal friend(s).

What are some common Heather uses?

• When a pet is very possessive (in an almost unhealthy and clingy manner) to their human companion(s)

• When your pet is in need of being the CONSTANT center of attention, and will do anything to be so. That may include barking meowing, running around when guests are visiting, anything to bring the attentions back to them

• Self-centeredness seems to be a predominated trait in your pet’s personality.
(please note this could also be a trait of certain breedsof animals aka pedigree cats, in this case Heather would NOT work)

• Your animal friend seems never to be happy when you are of their sight, they are “stuck to you like glue”.

• A pet that has a history of being abandoned, either through the loss of their animal sires (parents) or by their previous human companions.

• An animal with a history of being left alone for long periods of time and thus does not presently like being alone.

• If your animal friend incessantly makes noise ex: barking, howling, yammering, or crying. (please note: this could be a sign of a even bigger physical problem! Consulting your veterinarian immediately is advised!

• The animal is quiet, but insists on having your attention constantly, ex: pushing your arm to be rubbed, pulling at your clothes, wanting to be near you no matter where or when.

• Your pet is not at all happy when left alone.

These are to name only a few.

Tip: Consulting your Animal Communicator to verify that these are the problems is also a very good idea!

How do I give Bach Flowers to my animal friend(s)?

Normally putting the drops in the animals water works very well, and if this is a multiple animal household don’t worry, the Bach Flower will not do anything to the other animals, unless they need it.  For small animals (cats, dogs) I give 2-3 drops in their water and put new drops in whenever I change the water. For bigger animals (Horses, Cows, Llamas, etc) anywhere from 5-8 drops on a slice of bread or a few apple slices should do the trick.

Remember to give the Bach Flowers to your animal only when they are showing signs of the negative behavior or emotions.

If you do not notice even the SLIGHTEST of changes after a 24-72 hour period then it might mean your friend will need to try another Bach Flower.

As I promised this where I get my Remedies from…

Here is the website where you can find the “Original Bach Flower” Remedies for some of the best prices that I have found so far,      it’s called evitamins.

Questions about the Bach Flowers?

Simply leave your questions by replying to this post or use the Contact Coryelle option to send me an email. I will get back to you, I promise.

Next in the Spotlight Series?  Bach Flowers For Animals: Spotlight on Mimulus

Mitakuye Oyasin (Dakotah Sioux for “We are all one”)
Coryelle

Animals can often give messages to us through signs…
BUT…
The signs or messages are not ALWAYS as easy for us to read as THESE are!

OK I just wanted to have a little fun with this subject!

There are however many signs and messages being sent to us every single day, and we are at times not open to receiving them.

That’s because we may be too busy being human-doings to see a lot of the signs or messages that the Creator and the animals are sending our way.

So, learning to read and intuitively interpret what they are telling us can help to answer many questions that we may be sending forth to the Creator or Universe.

On a daily basis no matter where you are living, animals messages can be found. A person does not always have to be in nature to receive messages or to see signs from animals. If for instance, you are living in a City environment, don’t worry; the animals are sending messages to you there too! It just takes tuning in a little to become open so that the messages from your guides or animals around you can flow more easily to you. It is simply a matter of paying more attention, to what is happening around to see all the guidance and signs you are receiving.

When interpreting signs from animals it is something that is done through the heart. An opening of the heart is a must if you are wanting to begin to see the signs that are being sent. During the day I do a quick and easy exercise to open my heart and mind, this can be done as often as you feel the need to.
It helps me to clear any blockages that I think might be cutting of my connection to the animals or my higher self.

Quick & Easy Way To Open Your Heart Connection
First, I sit quietly in a chair
Next, I take 4 deep breaths. Now, 4 is a sacred number for me, it might help you to pick a number that is important for you, this will make the visualization more meaningful for you.
Hold each breath for 4 to 5 seconds (or for as long as it is comfortable for you) and then slowly release it, like I am blowing out a candle.
With each breath I release, I see myself blowing out any blockages or doubts that are in my mind or that I might be feeling.
If there is a specific place on my body (for example: my stomach is tied in knots or my shoulders are tense) then, when I blow out the breath, I take the breath IN from the place of tension and then blow out and as I am blowing out I focus on that area ad the release the breath and blow OUT through the place of tension.
So, as I am blowing out, the tension flows out of the body with the breath.

Now notice how good that feels!

This process slows down my heart, breathing and it calms me.
The blowing out the blockages, gives the feeling that I am actively doing something that is releasing my blocks.
After the 4th breathe, (r how ever many breaths it takes for you.
I then breathe normally and deeply.
Then, I bring my attention to my heart area, and I envision small doors in front of my heart,
Have fun with this part!
The doors can look however you want them to.
They can be French Doors, or Glass Doors, or they can be made from Silver or Gold, and as ornate as you would like.
Next, I envision these doors opening outward.
I take a few moments to feel how GOOD that feels, for me there is always a small release of tension at this point because I am totally opening myself to the Universe.
There is no “holding back”, it can be quite a freeing feeling.

Then, I say or think, something that tells my guides and the Universe that I am ready to receive their messages.
There is no “Set” sentence here, just go with whatever feel right to you.
For example:
“I am open to all your teachings and signs, I am opened to all guidance, because it is all for my greater good”

With your heart opened in this way, you will begin to see the signs and messages throughout the day. Once the heart is opened you will be amazed at the signs you begin to see almost immediately.
The signs and messages, can be something as simple as someone all of sudden talking to you about an animal. Hearing a song that is about an animal.
Taking a walk and finding something from and animal. Many of these are sign that are being left for you by the animals and the universe.
Once you begin to see the signs, you can start the process of interpreting.

Interpreting Your Signs and Messages
Ask the animal or your inner being what are your trying to tell me go with the first thing that resonates with you, this is using your intuition, which we all have and all use.

This is all done intuitively, the more you do it the easier it will become, and the feeling of being connected it unspeakable. Now because everyone’s experience’s and outlooks are different one sign can mean something to one person and another thing to another person. This is personal thing, ask what does this mean to YOU.

Be patient.
be opened.
remember to have fun with it.
and just be willing to see what the Universe is sending to you.

Guidance is just an open heart away.

Mitakuye Oyasin (Dakotah Sioux for “We are all one”)
Coryelle Kramer