Pets and Animals

Merlin needs me more and is more loving towards me is the main change on Raspberry Essence. At the refuge where I found him, the dogs all bark in chorus, which is their habit. If you have any thoughts, I would be grateful. Have a great week. Happy full moon, Michael Dear Michael, So glad to hear from you and that dear Merlin’s lungs are in such fine condition, alas to the distress of your sleep!! You know, I have never seen behavior worsen on a flower essence for animals. They only get better or remain as they were in some cases. Without prefrontal lobes, pets do not experience the healing crisis phenomena that I explained to my advanced class just this weekend. As odd as it sounds, Merlin’s exaggerated barking may actually be a sign of his recovery rather than backsliding. See what you think about this idea, Michael. He most likely feels he’s doing a better job for you now in safeguarding your home and land, being more comfortable in his own fur as it were, than before when he was more emotionally wounded, pre-Raspberry. What if we view his increased barking as a sign that he can be more himself and better able to interpret his job as “protector of the lair” now that he’s feeling better off in your loving home? This sounds like a clear case of positive reinforcement training needed for his behavior. Which you well know much better than me. You might try seeing that he gets rewarded for his good behavior when he doesn’t bark, with special treats. You’re right, he completely deserves to be thanked for taking such good care of the house and its residents. He wants your approval, he loves it, it heals him. And he did a very good job to alert you to the intruders outside, didn’t he? What a good boy he is! See how this idea works, Michael, and most of all how it feels to you inwardly. I’d love to share this beautiful story. Perfect well-being to you all,Lila Epilogue: Good news, the barking lessened and then stopped. Merlin was simply adjusting to his new home and getting used to his new human and dog family. No doubt Raspberry Essence played a part in his transition. Watch this 3-minute video about Raspberry Essence

Hi, Everyone, Here’s a somewhat recent correspondence from a pet lover and Home Study Course student about her friend’s dog with cancer, followed by her response. That’s wonderful that Corn Essence is helping Duke, your friend’s dog. It sounds like you’ve made exactly the right choice. That’s why my first comment was to gather more information and find out more about the situation, his condition, how he seems to be doing, etc. etc. I agree with you completely that, for now, if this flower essence seems to be right, then it IS right. The other  flower essences that I mentioned in the webinar—Orange and Coconut—can be used later, if and when he continues to fail physically. Have you considered an essence or essence program for the owner/s? Let me know your thoughts. This would be one way for her/them to support their dog more fully by keeping their own energy clear and uplifted, even while they are going through their grieving process. Watching a beloved pet decline is, I think, one of the hardest tests human beings can face. Please keep me updated on how Duke and his family are doing. In perfect well-being,Lila Linda’s Response Hi, Lila, Thank you for responding to me and my questions regarding Corn Essence for Duke. He is quite remarkable.  The type of cancer he has is a “spindle cell carcinoma.” It is very insidious and can manifest within 2 weeks.  He was diagnosed about 3 months ago, and he is still doing quite well. The owner is very happy with the results of the Corn flower essence. You asked me about essences for his owner, and quite coincidentally, I was visiting with another friend who asked me the same question. As for the blog or sharing any of our discussions, please feel free to do so.  It is very supportive to share and support all who have an interest.  If our discussion can be of service to someone else, it is a great honor to share. Yes, I agree with you that the webinars are growing in their ability to convey information. Thank you for the opportunity to share in this. With love and light,Linda Watch this 3-minute video about Corn Essence

What to do when two cats in the same home don’t get along? Understanding their instinctive territorial behavior, supported by flower essences, can afford rapid results–to everyone’s relief! I guess we just need encouragement at this point. Sorry to bother you, Sharon Hi, Sharon, I’m so sorry to hear how this is going, but the situation makes complete sense if we can understand instinct-driven cat behavior. There are MAJOR changes going on in both their worlds as they learn to co-exist together, with Marvin being territorial (and neutered a little later in his life), and Sammie being a more gentle home-body. I cannot stress enough your role at this time to help the energy move forward in positive ways. This situation cannot be handled passively. I’m not saying you’re doing that, but there’s a lot of responsibility on the owner/s to work with both cats. Their focus of energy needs to be redirected away from aggression, meaning for Marvin, with lots of treats and interactive pole toys when they’re together, to ease the tensions. Either they can play together, or one can watch the other playing, which is non-threatening for the watchful cat. When you can’t be there, they need to be kept separate and safe. It sounds like the flower essence in question has flushed out the issue which, in itself, isn’t a bad thing. It’s important not to let the open hostility become a behavior pattern for your handsome boy. Again, to reiterate what we talked about, this situation CAN be resolved. Introducing a new cat to an older one is one of the most common and problematic cat issues, and it IS one that can have a very happy ending. There’s GREAT hope for this situation, but it will take energy and vigilance on your part. Marvin is acting instinctively, and according to his own unique personality, history, and expression of himself. My guess is that it won’t be long until you’re emailing me a photo of the two of them grooming and cuddling up together for an afternoon nap! Hope this helps, and truly I wish you all the best with great success, Lila SiNE Founder NOTE: As a follow-up, good news is on the horizon, and Marvin has turned a corner. For one thing, after starting on Grape Essence, he began sleeping peacefully on the owners’ bed at night. There are occasional grooming sessions between the two cats that are becoming more frequent, with only a few times of regressed behavior for Marvin. The household tensions are, slowly but surely, being replaced by harmonious behaviors.