Communication by Akshaya

One of the most humbling things I’ve experienced as someone living and working closely with animals is realizing how much they know — not just from what we tell them, but from everything we don’t say out loud. We may assume that animals respond to words, tone, routine, or training — and they do. But there’s something much deeper happening under the surface. Animals notice who we are energetically. They notice the way our mood shifts from morning to evening. They sense the tension in our bodies even when we think we’re hiding it well. And they often understand when something’s wrong before we fully do. They Pick Up on Our Unspoken Emotions There have been moments when I’ve felt overwhelmed or emotionally shut down — not wanting to talk about it, not wanting to burden anyone. But during those times, I’ve noticed how my animals around me change. They watch me a little more closely. They come and sit near me without demanding anything. Or sometimes, they keep a distance — as if giving me s...