The magic of the animal kingdom

Words VIV ADCOCK

"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." – Albert Einstein

These days, awareness is growing around the amazing gift animals can be for our well-being, beyond the physical realm. Horses are widely recognised as facilitators for their ‘ability’ to perceive energy and assist in building self-esteem, increasing self-awareness and thus transforming behavioural issues and easing learning difficulties. Trained dogs can alert people with epilepsy of a potential seizure and diabetics of a change in blood sugar levels.

There are books, movies, documentaries and social media posts galore that are waking people up to the gifts animals can be, beyond the normal perception of the animal world.

When it shows up right in front of you, it is a visceral experience you never forget.

Magic is who we are when we are being us – the infinite being we truly are. And miracles are what’s created by our engagement with what’s around us. This is about being, not doing, which is what the animal kingdom always invites us to do. It is effortless, elegant, beyond logic and to most, unseen. People tend to engage in a more physical relationship with animals – what I aim to ignite is the energetic connection that can accompany and expand the physical.

Have you seen the YouTube video with Peyo, the stallion who visits people in hospital? The horse chooses which room and which person to go to. Have your hanky at hand! https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=m4HEuLn6Bdg

Many moons ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Rupert Isaacson and his then severely autistic son, Rowan, in Austin, Texas, USA. A disassociated, tantruming, non-speaking young Rowan crawled into the paddock next to the family home where he discovered a horse called Betsy. He sat at the feet of this horse for some time until his father found him. He immediately noticed a change in Rowan, and from this spark of possibility – as slim as it was – the journey that founded the Horse Boy book, movie and method began.

It was a rough and rugged roller coaster of Rupert following his knowing, being tenacious in his commitment to possibilities and being willing to do whatever it took to reach his son that led them to Mongolia.

The magic that Rupert was willing to be, engaging miracle after miracle, continues to create miracles as you read this. Rowan has become an inspiration for autistic children and their parents to know that miracles can and do happen.

A perceivable and subtle shift occurs when we allow ourselves to go beyond our minds and comfort zone. It never shows up the way you think it will!

Viv Adcock is a Talk to the Animals Facilitator. She offers classes, facilitation and animal readings. E: viv@vivadcock.com www.vivadcock.com