In Part One: Understanding Spirit Animals, Dr. Farmer shares important foundational wisdom on what Spirit Animals are, their purpose, how they connect with us, how to discern their messages for us, and indigenous animal wisdom.
Part Two: Personal Tales of Encounters with Spirit Animals is where we take the mystical mainstream sharing the personal, profound spiritual experiences with our animal spirit guides that Dr. Farmer and people from around the world have had including:
- a jaguar that restores hope to a heartbroken woman.
- an otter that instills confidence in a young single mom.
- a family of whales that washes away fear and inspires an awe for life.
- a poison dart frog that cautions about caring for our air and water.
- a coyote that warns a man of his friend’s deception.
- a moth that teaches of grief, loss, and eternal love.
Part Three: Deepening Your Connection with Spirit Animals does just that as Dr. Farmer shares ways people can deepen their experiences with spirit animals and evolve their interrelationship with them.
You can learn more in this interview.
Why did you write this book?
When I first studied shamanism I realized that part of my purpose was to take some of these shamanic principles and practices and offer them to a wider audience, even those who are not especially interested in shamanism. I was sure that the topic of spirit animals would be of interest to many people as it’s relatively easy to understand and to learn how to receive guidance from the animals.
I was called to write other publications regarding spirit animals, including Animal Spirit Guides, Power Animals, Power Animal Oracle Cards, Messages from the Spirit Animals Oracle Cards and even an oracle card deck for children called Children’s Spirit Animal Cards. Naturally when the publisher, Ariel, approached me about Animals: Person Tales of Encounters with Spirit Animals as part of the Sentience series, I jumped on it.
The book is unique in that I’m the lead author but there are several people who have contributed their stories of experiences with spirit animals. For anyone that reads it I’m sure they’ll be inspired to practice paying closer attention to animals and the guidance they can receive from them.
Can you explain a little bit about the phrase "Common Sentience?"
Sentience means the ability to feel or perceive, and in this case it relates to the mystical experiences that we can have as spiritual beings. It’s a series of eight books with that theme in common, including angels, ancestors, nature, and others. And of course the Animals book is how animals in their physical or symbolic representation as spirit animals can offer mystical experiences.
Why do some people feel such a strong connection to animals?
Humans are basically animals, primates who walk on two legs. We evolved from animals, specifically as a member of the great apes, so there’s an innate affinity to other animals, particularly mammals but others as well. You cannot live in this world without encountering animals —some that you feel a kinship with and others that you may not take to.
Even if people don't buy into the idea of spirit animals, why is it important to value them?
There is an awakening process going on in human consciousness, more so than ever before. Many are being called to open their minds and hearts to a different way of perceiving the world and of relating to it and ALL the beings that make up this amazing planet. As you discover how animals can offer an inroad to readily receiving guidance, it becomes a miraculous experience and powerful counsel that helps navigate your life!
You can learn more in this interview.
Why did you write this book?
When I first studied shamanism I realized that part of my purpose was to take some of these shamanic principles and practices and offer them to a wider audience, even those who are not especially interested in shamanism. I was sure that the topic of spirit animals would be of interest to many people as it’s relatively easy to understand and to learn how to receive guidance from the animals.
I was called to write other publications regarding spirit animals, including Animal Spirit Guides, Power Animals, Power Animal Oracle Cards, Messages from the Spirit Animals Oracle Cards and even an oracle card deck for children called Children’s Spirit Animal Cards. Naturally when the publisher, Ariel, approached me about Animals: Person Tales of Encounters with Spirit Animals as part of the Sentience series, I jumped on it.
The book is unique in that I’m the lead author but there are several people who have contributed their stories of experiences with spirit animals. For anyone that reads it I’m sure they’ll be inspired to practice paying closer attention to animals and the guidance they can receive from them.
Can you explain a little bit about the phrase "Common Sentience?"
Sentience means the ability to feel or perceive, and in this case it relates to the mystical experiences that we can have as spiritual beings. It’s a series of eight books with that theme in common, including angels, ancestors, nature, and others. And of course the Animals book is how animals in their physical or symbolic representation as spirit animals can offer mystical experiences.
Why do some people feel such a strong connection to animals?
Humans are basically animals, primates who walk on two legs. We evolved from animals, specifically as a member of the great apes, so there’s an innate affinity to other animals, particularly mammals but others as well. You cannot live in this world without encountering animals —some that you feel a kinship with and others that you may not take to.
Even if people don't buy into the idea of spirit animals, why is it important to value them?
There is an awakening process going on in human consciousness, more so than ever before. Many are being called to open their minds and hearts to a different way of perceiving the world and of relating to it and ALL the beings that make up this amazing planet. As you discover how animals can offer an inroad to readily receiving guidance, it becomes a miraculous experience and powerful counsel that helps navigate your life!
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