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What Animals Can Teach Us about Spirituality: Inspiring Lessons from Wild and Tame Creatures. Culturally, the relationship between humans and animals changed radically during the last century. In the early 1900s, dogs were considered work animals and rarely allowed in the house. Cats were prized for their vermin-killing abilities, yet most of their lives were spent outside. Today, most dogs and cats are welcome indoors, with a majority actually sharing a bedroom with their owners, often sleeping in or on the bed. As a result of these more egalitarian relationships, people are learning lessons from their pets, including how to be their best—and to bring out the best in each other. What Animals Can Teach Us about Spirituality: Inspiring Lessons from Wild and Tame Creatures (SkyLight Paths / November 2003 / Quality Paperback Original / $16.95), by respected animal behaviorist and therapist Diana L. Guerrero, explains how humans can learn—from animals—new ways to tap into their own spiritual nature. In the book, she explores how domesticated and wild creatures have the ability to inspire, and defines different levels of personal growth vividly embodied by animal models. "This book is a must for anyone who wants to know more about the inner workings of animals and to realize that they too are spiritual beings," praises Louise Hay, author of You Can Heal Your Life and Empowering Women. "For those of us who have pets, it’s an invaluable opportunity to communicate on a much deeper level." "Provides us with a heartfelt nexus connecting human spirituality and animal behavior in a new and soul-stirring way," comments Dr. Larry Lachman, animal behavior consultant and author of Dogs on the Couch, Cats on the Counter, and Birds off the Perch. What Animals Can Teach Us about Spirituality: Inspiring Lessons from Wild and Tame Creatures explains the complex relationships between animals and humans, demonstrating the ways animals can teach people how to: Bring Out the Best in Each Other Live in the Now Move Beyond Fear Help One Another Heal through Life Experiences Live by Example Embrace Change Positively Listen to the Unspoken Accept Unconditionally Make Time to Play …and much more. "Fascinating and moving animal anecdotes are applied to seven levels of human spiritual development," explains Cait Johnson, author of Earth, Water, Fire, and Air: Essential Ways of Connecting to Spirit. "This wise and valuable book reminds us that animals are the often-overlooked but very powerful guides to our own spirituality." "I loved this book, and am making sure every animal lover I know gets a copy," proclaims Lee Edward Födi, author and illustrator of Corranda’s Crown. "Guerrero combines her passion and expertise as an animal trainer and healer with a spiritual philosophy that will open a door into a world of magic, myth, and personal discovery." Diana L. Guerrero has worked around the world with all varieties of wild and domestic creatures. She consults and lectures on animal behavior, unusual animal careers, and related topics. Since 1978 she has worked with the zoological community, with humane organizations, and in the pet industry. Guerrero publishes Ark Animals, an Internet magazine dedicated to wild and domestic animal behavior. Her writing has appeared in publications as varied as Journal of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, Awareness Magazine, and Golden Lotus.
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