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Hastening the journey to enlightenment... Communicating with Animals “The animal world shows us the potential we can unfold. But to learn from them, we must first learn to speak with them.” —Ted Andrews“Listen to all the teachers in the woods. Watch the trees, the animals, and all the living things—you’ll learn more from them than books.” —Joe Coyhis |
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If you’ve found this page, you probably feel a special bond with the animal kingdom. Animals, both in nature and as our companions/pets, serve as our teachers in many ways. If you would you like to communicate with your animal companions or learn more about what the animals in nature have to share, this workshop is for you. Communication with Animals (Basic Training) Tentative Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026, noon to 3:30 p.m (end time approximate) Location: Online via Zoom Facilitated by: Diana Henderson Cost: $55 Let me begin with an animal communication story that may warm your heart and let you know what is possible. Many years ago, our neighbors two houses away rescued a rooster with an injured foot after seeing him hobbling on the side of the highway. I was shocked when this rooster “adopted” me right after he came into the neighborhood. I named him Rusty for the color of his beautiful feathers. At night, he roosted in a bush in the neighbors’ yard. Every morning, he marched over to our house, climbed 12 steps to our deck, and stood at the back door crowing until I came out to see him. He followed me around like a puppy. When I was outdoors, he was right by my side. If I was in the living room, he hung out on the deck where he could look in the sliding glass door and see me. Rusty was devoted to me. One day I was sitting near him, and he stared at me and sent a message, a picture, directly into my mind. The picture was of my collie Laddie and me playing when I was young. Rusty walked over to me and nudged me, and I knew that my Laddie had returned to me in a most unexpected guise. Rusty stayed with our two families for around four months, and I loved him dearly. One day I heard him make a sound of pure terror, so I sped out the back door in time to see a huge hawk land on the deck railing a few feet from Rusty. Needless to say, I quickly chased away the hawk and kept Rusty close at hand to watch over him. Knowing his life was in danger, I went to discuss the situation with the family who had brought him into our subdivision. I learned that the same hawk had gotten Rusty in his grip just a few days earlier and had him several feet in the air before the father was able to frighten the hawk and cause him to drop beloved Rusty. The family and I agreed that we needed a safer place for this most precious rooster, so I sent word to my email list and found a home in Apex, North Carolina, where Rusty would share his life with a lonely hen and have a safe haven that included a large chicken coop and a covered, fenced area. In the few days before he left us, I connected to the hawk and explained that I would place him under my daily protection if he would leave Rusty alone while we waited for a good home for him. When the time came, Rusty pranced inside the house and walked into a borrowed cat carrier for the drive to Apex. I sat with him in the backseat as my husband drove us to his new home. Saying goodbye was painful, although I had the opportunity to visit when I wanted, but Rusty was safe and happy, strutting his stuff like Mick Jagger for the hen! I visited him a few times to make sure he was settled nicely, and the family said, “You know, it’s the strangest thing. We never saw a rooster who behaved like a dog before, but you said he did, and you were right. He follows our little girl around the yard and loves to hang out with us whenever we’re outside.” I simply smiled and knew I would love and remember Rusty all my days. About the Class: Communicating with the animals becomes easy when you center and align with love. At this workshop, we’ll explore techniques and commune with animals who share our journey. The first portion of the class consists of instruction. The remainder involves practicing the techniques, which includes meditation as well as other methods. We end the class by discussing what the animals have shared. This workshop will include:
Other classes that may be of interest: Background: As a child, my best friends were my dog Laddie, my many feline companions, and all the realm of Nature. I was blessed to share my life with many animal species beyond the norm. In addition to the family horse and a very long-lived hamster, we raised and nurtured squirrels that fell from the nest too soon, rabbits, ducks, and numerous other “critters.” Truth be told, if you ever watched the Beverly Hillbillies, I was rather like Ellie Mae! My siblings and I never turned away an animal in need. Luckily, our parents were patient and loved animals too. The animals were true and dear companions who never failed me. When I needed them, they were always present to provide a loving caress, two listening ears, and plenty of messages to cheer me. My connection to them and sense of joy at their presence in my life has never diminished! After a hiatus of living in the “real” world, I returned to my roots in adult life as I came more into my own and remembered the truth of my soul! Although I have read many books on working with the unseen realms of Mother Earth, the majority of my education has come from the Nature Spirits themselves along with the guidance of my primary spirit guide and ancestor, who was a Medicine Man in his lifetime, and from the angels who are ever present in my life. I hope you'll join me for this workshop to remember the fun and fancy of childhood dreams and accept once again the joy of living in harmony with all life! In December 2015, I published my first novel, Grandfather Poplar, as an e-book on Amazon.com. It's the story of a 14-year-old girl whose world revolves around her dearest friends, the trees, with whom she has communicated much of her life. Here's a bit about the story: “Melissa Kincaid has a secret that she shares with no one—something that makes her different from everyone else in her life. She communicates with trees and with one elder poplar whom she calls Grandfather. The spirit of her ancestor, a Cherokee medicine man, watches over her and takes her into another realm in her dreams. A world exists beyond this one, and she keeps this truth completely to herself—until the day she meets Arthur, a Cherokee boy who has seen her in his own dreams. Together they fight to save the forest that is home to her dearest companions, the trees, and to her own heart.” —Diana Henderson My journey has included many twists and turns along the path. I began my professional life working in editing and journalism and then shifted into copywriting and graphic design. While I loved this work, I wasn’t entirely aligning with my spirit. In 1994, as I was about to begin a six-month intensive program in computer animation, the universe stepped in to interrupt that plan. A debilitating car accident led me onto the path of healing. As a result, I embraced the master teacher practice of Reiki and became certified in Therapeutic Breathwork and DNA Activation. I also took courses in Esoteric Healing and Quantum Touch among many others. Part of my journey involved working with the angelic realm as well. After spending much of my life sensing what many others could not, I finally accepted this aspect of my work. Divine guidance led me to found the Order of Archangel Michael in 2002 and A Gathering of Angels in 2005. For many years I continued to work part-time as a graphic designer, copywriter, and editor as I focused much of my life on the healing arts both as a facilitator and as a teacher. These two aspects of my work provided opportunities to exercise both sides of my brain and to welcome balance. After 20 years as a Reiki practitioner, I closed the doors of my healing practice and devoted my time to editing and writing. My efforts as a writer have birthed Grandfather Poplar, my first novel, Gathering of Angels, the first book in a series called The Michael Saga, Archangel Book of Days: A Year of Daily Inspiration and Blessings, and “Star of Hope,” a short story from The Michael Saga. I've written other volumes that have yet to be published. I feel guided to complete The Michael Saga series before bringing Kindred of the Crystal Kingdom and other titles to publication, so stay tuned for more to come. Intuitive, Messenger of Light, and Reiki Master Teacher Diana Henderson practices several alternative healing modalities and teaches classes in all levels of Reiki, Angels & Archangels, Energy Cleansing, Channeling, Intuition, Crystals, Meditation and DNA Activation, and facilitates Order of Archangel Michael initiations. Much of her work as a healer/teacher/messenger focuses on assisting others in opening to their gifts and enhancing their spiritual connection—hastening the journey to enlightenment. |