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I received a request to talk with Valdez, Carol’s beautiful llama. In our animal communication session, Valdez told me she will be connecting with one very special little lamb at her new home. Carol told me later that last week eight lambs had been killed by the coyotes and only one was left! I also received very strong impressions about the man who Valdez would meet. I got a very strong feeling about his kind gentle nature, that he wore glasses and his approximate age. I really enjoyed this peaceful session with Valdez. Thank you Carol for allowing us to share this with our readers.

Dear Sandra,
Here is Valdez, she is the big red and while girl. Just some background as we discussed. Mr. Dunfield’s sheep are in dire need of her bravery and her gift of protection against the coyotes that are killing her sheep. She is the BEST mother I have had on the place and I have been honored to have her here and fro her to show me what a wonderful guardian she is. She is wasted here. The sheep need her leadership and her wisdom on how to keep them safe. Mr. Dunfield had a llama that he had gotten from me years ago and loves llama because they are so smart in keeping their sheep safe. Mr. Dunfiedl loves his sheep and needs her aid desperately. It is not far from my home. I hope she can be kind to Mr. Dunfield also because he really loves llamas and treats them very kindly. I will take her over there Wednesday evening in the small trailer. It will not be a long ride. It’s only about 30 minutes away.

Dear Sandra,

I just wanted to thank you again so much for the wonderful peace of mind you have given me with your conversation with Valdez. It is always hard to move an animal on to a new home, especially when they have been with you and their herd for years. We all know how difficult change is for everyone, especially when you don’t know why!

Knowing that Valdez understands why she was moving and what was expected of her takes all the guilt away! Even more so when it is explained that her special talents were needed and she was willing to take on that responsibility! Your insight that one lamb would be special to her was so right on the mark! Mr. Dunfield told me when we delivered her that he was down to one lamb, the coyotes had taken 8 lambs the previous week gave us goose bumps.

You were right on the money also when you were able to tune into Mr Dunfields energy. He is a man that seemed very gentle and caring, and he did have glasses! He said it had taken him 2.5 years to get over the loss of he previous llama until he was ready to open his heart to another, and there I was thinking the perfect job for Valdez would be one of a guardian of a flock of sheep/lambs if there was one that was with a very gentle person. Amazing how when you put forth a desire/need it is fulfilled. Circles are also interesting. I had sold Mr. Dunfield his starter flock YEARS ago of his Navajo Churros and the llama he loved so much, he had contacted me this summer wanting a gelding and I didn’t have one I wanted to part with or thought would fill his needs. I mentioned Valdez at that time, but he didn’t want a female. I just assumed he got one somewhere else. Apparently the time was just not right and he felt it also.

Anyway, again thank you so much! I had explained what was going to happen to Valdez at her breakfast that morning and so it was very gratifying to know that she understood what I said and after hearing from you that she was willing to do the job! It is one thing to tell our animal friends what is going to happen, but gives so much peace with the feedback knowing that: 1. they understand; 2. they are willing to move on to their new position!

Carol

Dear Sandra,
We met at the Psychic Fair in The Colony. We talked about my wolf dogs and about rescuing dogs in general and life coaching. I received your request through your newsletter to write in to you questions about animal behavior. I really need your help with this:

Our most recent one year ago rescue is a Pit Bull/German Shepherd with aggression problems. I’m guessing by his behavior, he was severely abused. I am the only person who can get kind of close to him. It took a lot of work and he switches to barking at me in a heartbeat. He is a gorgeous creature. His name is Ray K (aka Puppy) and he has killed baby goats and baby lambs at our neighbor’s last year when I was in Germany, so I have to keep him safe as he was running the danger of being shot by neighbors who try to protect their livestock. I cannot get a collar around him as he is so scared and I also can feel something at his throat, like he was chained up, or that somebody tried to strangle him. He is a beautiful spirit but I cannot move him past his fear. He attacks everybody but me. Any idea what I could do to give him a good life? What is he trying to say? Any idea what his history might be? How can I help him move beyond the pain?

Ray K (aka Puppy)

Dear Martina,
Since you are asking about three different dogs, I’ll separate and answer each of your dog questions individually. Thank you for sending in your questions. It’s clear to me that you love them all!

You asked what you can do to give him a good life. He needs to feel your strength and power. He needs to know you are more powerful than he is and that you deserve to be the leader. And that your leadership will take care of his physical needs. Once he knows and trusts that you will take care of him, and he will hopefully realize that he no longer has to provide food for himself as a leader or renegade. And as he grows to trust you and the strength that you have, he will understand also the love that you have for him. It will be very difficult for this animal to trust. The way that you can help him most right now is by showing him that you are stronger than he is. And therefore you can be the leader in this pack with him. Then, suddenly he can take off the role about worrying about protecting himself. Strength with love is going to help this dog. I believe this is what you are all ready doing. But you need to expect from him and show him that you are his leader. And therefore he can step down from feeling he needs to be the leader of the pack. Interrupt his barking and growling with a firm ‘no’ or ‘a-a’. Immediately, when he stops the negative behavior, praise and love him. Tell him that everything is okay in a low firm authoritative voice and pet him if he allows you to touch him. I hope some of these suggestions will help you with him. He is a beautiful animal that has been abused by the person who was supposed to care for him. He was not treated with love prior to him coming to you. I hope that you can help him shift from this place of living in the fear, panic and rage system to one of knowing he is safe and provided for. And when you can take those fears from him, or at least introduce good feelings of safety and love, I think this dog may have a chance to have a good life. He is so fortunate to have been given to you. Many would have destroyed a dog like this. You are an angel for loving and caring for him through this time. I wish you and Puppy all the best!


I have a question about Mia, too. In the past, she had two strokes. I think she took them for me if that makes sense. She recovered really well but now she has developed hip problems. What can I do for her?

Mia

This animal is an Empath. She is a natural healer. She loves you and willingly took the illness into her body in order to transform it. Many animals and some humans have this gift. With her hip problem, she wants you to give her healing energy. Do you do some kind of a healing practice? If yes, then do that work with her. If the answer is no, then I believe Mia sees you as a channel of healing energy. She says you can soothe her and make her feel better. She really believes in you!

I hope you don’t mind, but I told her it is wonderful that she is a natural healer, but in the future she is not to ‘own’ the illness. By that I mean to take it on and express it in her body. This is a lesson all Empaths need to learn. I know I surely did and still have to be reminded of this quite often. I’m guessing Martina you are very empathic also and need to practice distinguishing what is yours and what comes to you through your connection to others. Here’s a great question to ask yourself when you feel a sudden change in mood or feelings, “Is this mine to deal with or does it belong to another?” When you know the answer, you can take appropriate action like sending a blessing or healing energy to that person or animal. When I’ve asked this question and discovered it wasn’t mine to own, the mood or negative emotion would suddenly lift. Knowledge is power! When you know the truth, it sets you free.

Buster is a rescue dog, too. He has lost one eye. Lately, he has been almost too attached to me, which he did not do in the past. What is his story? What does he see in me? He also seems to be watching spirits “walk” through the house lately …

Buster

Isn’t it interesting, an animal that has only one eye would have his third eye so wide open? It’s almost as if by losing his normal physical second eye, his third eye has opened up even more for him to see what’s moving around spiritually in your house. The feeling that I get with him is that what he is seeing around you is actually energy forms that you pick up from other people in your daily life. These little energy forms which can be thought forms, seem to come home with you as they do with all of us. But Buster is now seeing these things more clearly. It’s as if the veil has parted for him. He sees things in ways that most humans do not. It’s like losing his physical eye has helped him open and develop his third eye as if it is his second eye. He’s seeing the physical world, but he’s also seeing the spiritual world equally well. It’s like my father when he had his cataracts remove several years ago. The doctor corrected one eye for reading and the other for long distance sight. My father didn’t need glass in his later 70’s and early 80’s from this procedure. One of the reasons Buster is staying so close to you now is for protection. He’s protecting you and he wants you to protect him. It’s a mutual protection that’s going on! So, what would be really helpful for him is if you can do some energy cleansing of your house and clear yourself when you come around him after being away. Let him know that all is well and that you will protect and watch over him. Call for your angels, guides and master teachers to come in and bring protection for both of you. Not that there’s any wrong. It’s just as you would clean your house or clean your closets, you want to clear your energy field around you from anything that is less than wonderful which may have attached to you inadvertently during your day. I think by doing this clearing, it will help Buster. I know that I need to be remember to clear myself also!

Sandra,
I am attaching pictures of my entire dog family. Thank you so much. Please let me know if I can help you with any additional information.
Namaste,
Martina and the gang
(Here are the photos of her other two dogs.)

Star

Baby

Dear Sandra
I was reading some of your article and I was wondering if you could help me deal with the pain I feel in my heart. I miss my girls Chewy, Liebe, Nika, Duchess and Smokey so much my heart hurts. Sometimes I can’t get out of bed and I can’t stop crying. I can’t shake this feeling of overwhelming deep sadness. My Mom won’t let me have another dog. She is not an animal lover like I am. So, I have to accept that I will probably not have another dog for a while. Of course, I love my Mom and we kind of have a trade off. She doesn’t smoke anymore and I can’t have a dog. I would rather have my healthy Mom around, but of course I wish I could have both.

Blessings from,
Arlinda

Dear Arlinda,
You have one of the sweetest hearts of anyone I’ve ever met! You care and love for all animals as much as you possibly can. There are people in this world who care very deeply about people and animals who are called Empaths. They feel so much more deeply than other people. And that’s what you do Arlinda! You feel and care deeply. Often people casually say, “Now, just get over it! Just move on and everything will be okay!” And, these are good people who are trying to help, but they don’t understand. If there weren’t people like you in this world who had compassion, so many would feel so lost.

Bless you Arlinda!
Sandra

Dear Sandra,
Thanks for the great newsletter…I have had a sad event here and am submitting a question for the next newsletter.

My EZBoy was a paralyzed French Bulldog. He had gone down in his rear about three or four years ago and we did spinal surgery that stabilized him, but he did not regain use of his back legs. So he scooted around and used his cart when he went outside. He was so scrappy and picked on Money, another Frenchie, and we teased Money that the crazy crippled dog could beat him up. He was my logo and Spokes Dog for The Blissful Dog and just had the biggest spirit. Everyone that came to the resort loved watching him tear around on his cart…he rocked and rolled!
Last Friday he developed bladder stones, I guess he had them, but they began to present symptoms and we took him to the vet. The vet flushed the stones back into the bladder, but they migrated back down into his urethra and on Monday I took him back to the vet. They did the bladder stone removal and sent him home yesterday afternoon.

Last night he could not keep water down and seemed down, but he had just been intubated and had major surgery, so I gave him his meds and petted him good night. He was gone when I got up this am. We are just heartbroken. I know he had been through a LOT, but he never wavered and always had a HUGE will to keep going and a warrior spirit. I am shocked he passed like this and so deeply saddened. He just seemed like the Energizer Bunny, like he kept going and going.

I am feeling guilt that I had complained that my house always smelled like dog pee, as he was incontinent and belly bands and the diaper thingies just did not stay on him. I had even said to my husband that he needed to quit griping about the house, that as long as we had EZBoy with us the house would just have a bit of diaper pail odor. I KNOW in my heart that EZBoy knew he was loved and we did not by any stretch want him to leave us…but the nagging refrain of doubt is pounding in my mind today.

So, if you could give him some extra reassurance that he was a way cool dude, loved and will be missed by all that knew him, it would be wonderful.

With Hugs,
Kathy

Dear Kathy,
I’m so sorry for your loss! EZBoy sounded like a great dog! What a blessing and example of an indomitable spirit. It’s so easy to guilt and blame yourself right now, but the truth is that he knew you loved him and are proud of him.

Blessings,
Sandra

In our November Newsletter we introduced Step Four in the CLARAC Approach to animal communication. Within the RECEIVE Step Four, I’ve created the acronym: SKATES which describes the six ways we can receive and send intuitive information. SKATES: See, Know, Auditory, Taste, Empathy & Smell.

Last month, we talked about the SEE in the acronym. This month I thought it might be fun to share some ‘SEEING’ exercises with you. You can practice these with friends and family over the Holidays. (We tried them out in our Intuitive Communication Meet Up and had lots of fun. Everyone had multiple ‘intuitive hits’ with their partners. During the group feedback session we made an amazing discovery: people were also picking up clear images and information from others around the room who were not their partners!)

Ask your inner child to come play with you as you practice these exercises. Act like a kid. Or better yet, do these exercises with your kids! Imagination and playfulness will fuel your intuition. You may keep your eyes open or closed. It’s fun to try it both ways. Remember, this is a sending and receiving process so both partners should take responsible for the results. Attaching genuine emotions with the pictures, symbols and numbers will make you a better sender.

Seeing Exercises

1. Eyes Shut Exercise. Sit across from your partner and just look at them for a while. Then gently close your eyes. Describe what you see to your partner with your eyes closed. (Be aware of the color opponent process which has you see the exact opposite of color when your eyes are closed.) Now, change and have your partner see you with eyes closed.
2. Symbols & Number Exercise. Think of a symbol or geometric shape in your mind like a square, triangle, rectangle or circle. Give your partner a choice of two of these symbols. Send it with emotion to your partner. Have your partner describe it and then send a symbol to you. (You can also think of a number between one and ten.)
3. Color Exercise. Send a choice of two different colors. Describe it in your mind. Try using the colors of the Rainbow: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Purple. Switch.
4. Still Shot Picture Exercise. Think of a picture in your mind like a still photo. Get very clear and attach emotion to the picture. Send the picture to your partner with eyes closed. When ready, ask your partner to describe the picture you were sending. Change.
5. Mini-Movie Exercise. Think of a chain of events or a mini-movie. Send it to your partner. Have your partner describe the movie back to you. Now, the receiver adds something to your mini action movie and the sender becomes the receiver. It’s a fun game to play! If you like you can start a new mini-movie.
6. Remote Viewing Exercise. Send your partner a picture of a very familiar place. Again, be sure to connect with the place emotionally. Have your partner describe it to you. Switch.
7. Soft Focus Exercise. Sit across from your partner and achieve a soft day-dreamy focus. Allow yourself to be in a light trance like how you are just before going to sleep or waking up. This will allow you to connect with your partner’s energy. Describe to your partner what you are seeing or feeling. Tell your partner if you see colors and anything else. If you look long enough, something interesting might appear. Look for the picture inside the picture. Switch.

Sandra was the guest for the “From My Mama’s Kitchen” Thanksgiving Show. Listen to the show here.

“ONCE IN A BLUE MOON POTLUCK & CEREMONY”

Potluck time for all like-minded people out there.
You know who you are…
LIGHT WORKERS SANCTUARY is Celebrating The Blue Moon and New Year’s Eve, Yup, my Peep’s, New Year’s Eve is a Blue Moon.
Think about those odds for a minute….

New Year’s Eve and the Blue Moon, together on the same day? Wow, this IS a Rare event! It’s time to meet like-minded people who are in the next phase of your path.

Food, Fun and a Spiritual Experience awaits.
So, put together your favorite dish and come celebrate with us.

Learn about what the Blue Moon is and what it means to you.
Learn about 2012 and the changes that are coming
Open you and open your chakras to the new YOU in the new year!
Potluck, readers and more……

John Lipinski - Blue Moon Ceremony

Robert Caruso - 2012

Sandra Larson - Saying Goodbye to Say Hello

Midnight Meditation and more!

Celebrating The Blue Moon and It’s New Year’s Eve too!

LightworkersSanctuary
7336 Main Street
The Colony, Texas 75056

Call Sandra @ 972-955-2756 for more details.

Beginning in 2010, Sandra will add Equine Communication to her current list of awesome services.

Recently, I’ve been blessed to talk with more and more horses. Some I’ve gone to visit, and others I’ve spoken with over the phone using a picture. I’ve always done animal communication with horses. However, since meeting my now dear friend, Pat Linderman, who is a genuine Horse Whisperer, this aspect of my practice is greatly expanding. We are hoping to do horse clients in 2010 with a small group of horses and their people.

You should watch Pat work. She has a profound respect and appreciation for horses. She understands them intimately! Her connection with them is profound. It’s like she can see right through their eyes. The work she does with them shifts their attitudes and behaviors from a point of fear, pain and rage to one of cooperation and relaxation in just a short period of time. Amazingly, it can happen in a matter of minutes! When the horses make the change, you can see them relax by licking and chewing. She then works with the humans to reinforce the new shift.

Pat and I are partnering up for horse sessions. We did this recently with a woman who was an Australian Barrel Racing champion. After working with Pat and myself, she reported huge performance improvements with her horse on the very next racing day!

If you have a behavioral problem with a horse and would like to contact Pat Linderman directly, you can reach her at: 469-361-2267 Her email is horsingaround@tvstar.com

Sandra has a NEW office location, and will be offering the opportunity for new and current clients to physically bring in their animal companions. Her new office location is:

LightworkersSanctuary
7336 Main Street
The Colony, Texas 75056

Call to schedule an appointment. Animals are welcomed!

A Celebration of the Heart with a Gift from the Soul!

Some of us already realize this, and others will experience it for the first time: The kitchen will be the most important room in the house in the coming weeks.

Regardless of whether it is a modern-day designer’s kitchen or just one of the so-called “timeless” efficiency kitchens, it is time for it to claim center stage, as it will serve as the hub for the transformational loving energy that will bind families and friends alike during this holiday season.

Known as the heart and soul of any home, the kitchen is the place that will serve as a wonderful backdrop where you will always find an abundance of joy and laughter from family and friends reminiscing and sharing meaningful communication, from knowledge gained to lessons learned.

As you already know, you do not have to know how to cook to be drawn into the kitchen as your five senses will eventually draw you straight toward it once the mouth-watering aromas start to fill the air.

My late Southern Belle mom, Eleanora, once eloquently described to me that being in the kitchen is like being a mother; it is about creating something special. It requires patience, a happy attitude, and a touch of love. It is the perfect blending of all these ingredients that ultimately produces a signature dish.

Since we now live in a global village, with the lifestyle to match, where families can only get together during special occasions, the holiday seasons have become more meaningful than ever. Although there are many of us who are fortunate to have a family to spend the holidays with, there are those of us who are less fortunate due to various reasons. We are the ones that, over the years, are able to find home from within our own hearts. Then, there are those among us who are fortunate to have the opportunity to experience the family holiday spirit thanks to the generosity of our friends.

Whatever the situation may be for you, if we can all take a moment to be mindful, perhaps we can truly experience the true holiday spirit as it is meant to be experienced.

For mothers — They cannot wait to have the family back home together to break bread with.

For children — Believe it or not, your mom will always be more excited to see you than you are to see her.

For singles — For those who are fortunate to have the generosity of a friend’s invitation to be with their family, be very thankful for the love you are receiving.

For those who will be by themselves — Always remember that you are never alone. Home is where the heart is, and be very thankful that you have made it this far. Happiness and glee are always generated and experienced from within.

For the families who will be celebrating this holiday season together with their loved ones — I would like to share with you what my Cajun mom, Ginger, told me a long time ago: “The natural life can always be funny and humorous. The most ordinary events usually end up being the sweetest memories. Being present during the small moments will always make us appreciate the happiness when it happens.”

For the families and individuals who have graciously opened their hearts and homes, and to those who are contemplating doing so — I would like to share with you what my German mom, Dianne, told me a few years back: “Every once in a while, a situation may occur that requires us to radiate our energy of positive goodwill, compassion, and love for others. Until we try to put ourselves beyond our comfort zone, we will not realize we have what it takes to make a difference in that person’s life and in ours.”

For those of us who will be spending this holiday season by ourselves — I would like to share with you what my Malaysian mom, Nyah, told me just before I left home to come to the United States: “Since childhood, you have been and will continue to be exposed to all kinds of experiences. Some experiences, good or bad, will stay with you for the rest of your life. However, it is how you manage them that will ultimately determine your idea of success and happiness, or failure and sadness, in your life. Always remember you are never alone, and although food may fill your tummy and the camaraderie of friends gives you a sense of belonging, it is the loving energy you generate from within you that will nourish your mind, body, and soul. This spiritual grounding is what will ultimately touch the heart and move the soul of others.”

Finally, here is my wish to everyone during this holiday season:

Health — makes all things possible.

Wealth — makes all things work.

Love — makes all things beautiful.

May you have all three.

Johnny Tan
Author of From My Mama’s Kitchen™
“food for the soul, recipes for living”
www.frommymamaskitchen.com

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