Are you feeling a buzz or some anxiety in the air as we head into the big holiday season? This time of year, can go so fast and so many different holidays happen so quickly for everyone, that it becomes a blur and often overwhelming. Even if you are not actually celebrating yourself, you feel the heightened energy all around you. This energy impacts you and can also impact your animals as well in many different ways.
As I have discussed in my previous articles, our animals are so sensitive to us and all that is going on around them. They deal with it the best they can, but sometimes, they too feel overwhelmed, anxious, or trapped, as well as protective of their person(s) and their environment. This can lead to unwanted and unusual behaviors on their part. If we are not observing them from a clear perspective, we may assume they are just being naughty or bad. Remember that they are big mirrors reflecting their person or family. They feel and know everything more than we ever will.
So, let’s discuss how you can first be more aware of your animals needs and then, second how to help them deal with the holidays in a calmer, safer way.
Horses and The Holidays
Horses will most likely have it a bit easier since they are not living in your house. Even if they are on the same property, they are separate from the house and all the craziness that goes on there. They do, however, sense and pick up your mood and emotions from a great distance. They can also help to calm and settle your heartbeat/energy due to their larger Electromagnetic heart field. Just so you have a visual, a human being’s Electromagnetic field extends 8-10 ft. from the body, while a horse’s field extends 45-50 ft. from their bodies. This means they can feel and sense you long before you see them. This also means they are picking up your mood and state of mind before you get close to them. The good news is, you will feel much better after being in their energy field when you leave, as their heart/love energy is so big and strong!
So, if there is a lot going on with you and other horses or people near your horse, they can get overwhelmed, anxious, or withdrawn as well. Remember that a horse will not act out unless it is threatened, overwhelmed, feeling trapped or just not in the mood. Listening to that message is so important. Horses are not machines – they have a mind, emotions and body that has its good and bad days. This can be magnified during the holidays as they are picking up all the crazy energy from the people around them. Just because we have an agenda or plan for the day does not mean it is the best one if your horse is off in any way.
One of the best ways to find out what is going on is to have an animal communicator talk to your horse to see what they are feeling and how they can be helped. They need to know what is going on around them and with you, as well as being able to share their story. This is another way of listening to them and ultimately helping them. Energy Medicine is another way of helping your horse release and frustrations or stuck emotions that could be impacting his behavior.
Several years ago I learned an important lesson with my horse. I always made it a priority to ground him and balance his energy/chakras before I rode, which really helped him. One day I forgot, and he was very scattered, reactive and not able to focus during our ride. When I realized I had forgotten, his behavior made so much sense, and I never forgot to do that again!!
Dogs and Cats and The Holidays
All of this also applies to your dogs and cats as well. They are much faster to react in a negative way to all the craziness at home as they live with you and cannot get away from it as easily.
Especially during the holidays, if you have more people coming to your house, you are going away more often, or you are just more stressed due to craziness, then you also want to be aware of how your animal is responding. They will show you if you pay attention. Especially if they start to act out in a more aggressive or reactive fashion, that is the cue that they need some help to handle and process all that is going on around them. Also, remember that they feel it is their job to help you handle your emotions, and as they get overwhelmed, so will you. Give them a bit more space and quiet time so they can adjust and reset.
Another component of the holidays is dealing with the grief and loss of other animals or family members that can color the holidays and your emotions. Again, your animal will do its best to help you deal with those emotions and memories, but they may need help releasing and clearing them. The connection between you and your animal(s) is intertwined and deeply felt on both sides. As you become more aware of that connection, you can help how your animal responds and reacts to you.
Making Holidays Happier with Your Animal
The good news is you can have a wonderful holiday season with your animals by remembering a few things:
- Practice grounding yourself and your animals every day.
- Practice deep breathing alone or with you animal near you to help release any built-up tension or stress.
- Talk to your animals or have a communicator talk to them about any new plans or people coming into the house.
- Look into energy medicine or communication for your animals to assist them.
- Have fun, relax and enjoy the holidays!!
Thanks, and reach out if you have any questions! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!!
Namaste, Carolyn
For more information and a FREE consultation, contact me at Info@ChironEnergyMedicine.com. Also see my website at https://www.ChironEnergyMedicine.com or call (818) 776-8432.
This article was originally written for and printed in the Equine and Canine News.