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| ISBN-13: | 9781504380973 |
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| Publisher: | Balboa Press |
| Publication date: | 05/22/2017 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 108 |
| File size: | 9 MB |
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CHAPTER 1
My Childhood: A Nurse on Four Paws
My earliest contact with animals was with a nurse on four paws.
When Mommy would drive me in the stroller, a friendly German shepherd dog named Axel walked to my right, guarding me. Mom would leave me in the stroller in front of the bakery and disappear into it, knowing that I was safely under Axel's protection. He looked watchfully at everything. I thought he was great, and I showed him my toy teddy. He licked me with his tongue, making me laugh. Mom would come back and praise our great four-legged nurse who watched me so well.
Axel, our dear dog, really seemed to understand me. We would roll together on the ground and have our fun. I enjoyed growing up with all sorts of animals: there were budgerigars, dogs, hamsters, and cats. Our cats were well educated by my father. When they approached the birds, a whistle from Father was enough; the cats were on the spot and stopped the chase. I watched with a smile. Most of the time, the cats came to my lap to get a little love.
Our animals had beautiful lives. They were integrated and respected as family members. Our budgerigar, Putzi, was free to f ly about. One Sunday at lunch, he landed on Dad's mashed potatoes. He did not want to miss such a pleasurable meal.
Cats and dogs slept in the children's room and, of course, in our bed. We children were not afraid of burglars, nor did we have bad dreams. We did not need a teddy bear to fall asleep. We had our pets. Our granddaddy's great Saint Bernard dog was happy to play with us, and we were allowed to sit on his back once. The dog was proud of this.
CHAPTER 2
Excursion to the Zoo
When I was four years old, our parents took us to the zoo. My big brown eyes could not get enough of it. There were so many animals!
The monkeys meant very much to me, and I would have liked to spend more hours there. I found them uncannily childlike and playful. My parents wanted to go on, so I said goodbye with the words, "Rejoice, you funny monkeys! Have so much fun."
On the opposite side were the llamas. When my parents got a little careless and lost sight of me for a minute, I took advantage of this opportunity and ran across to the llamas. I watched them as they moved. A llama came very close to me at the railing. She munched her grass while I said, "How are you? I am on a trip today." She turned her head sideways as if she was listening to me.
About fifteen minutes later, my parents found me. I took my leave of the llama, and I felt as if she had been talking to me for a long time. I didn't know that llamas spit, and the llama at the zoo did not spit. Why should an animal spit at me? I was her friend.
CHAPTER 3
A Cow Named Kerstin
Our parents could not afford a luxury holiday, but they were eager to spend some time with us and have fun in a beautiful environment. One time, Father rented a small bungalow on a farm for us. The farm was a bit off the road, surrounded by a green meadow. There were a large number of happy, grass-eating cows. Early in the morning, we were awakened by the bells and the low moos of these cows.
For breakfast, there were organic products directly from the farm that were especially fresh. Even the bread was baked there. The farmer offered us a large selection, including eggs from a happily free-range f lock of chickens; homemade fruit spreads; honey from the neighbor's apiary; and butter, milk, yogurt, and cheese from the farm itself. We all had large portions of the delicious breakfast.
Right on the first day after that fantastic breakfast, I wanted to go on my own discovery trip. I waited for the right moment to escape from my parents. In the immediate vicinity was the cow pasture, and it called to me. Immediately, I crept under the fence and found myself amidst the many cows that pleasantly and serenely fed on the fresh green grass.
Beside me was an impressive cow with beautiful, curving horns. She gently chewed the fresh grass from the pasture. Neither her horns nor her greatness drove me to fear. After I stroked her, she licked my hand with her rough, long tongue, and then we were both immediately sympathetic. I found her fascinatingly beautiful and called her Kerstin.
While I stroked Kerstin, I started talking to her, and it seemed to me that she understood every word of mine, and I hers. You could say it was a friendship at first sight. Unfortunately, I had to separate from her, because my parents found me too early. I waved to her and was already looking forward to my next visit.
CHAPTER 4
Then Came Benny
I grew up in the familiar surroundings of animals and developed from a girl to a sporty, life-embracing, and enterprising woman. After completing high school, I worked for a very qualified doctor. He used a lot of natural methods of healing, and I was trained and got my diploma as a medical specialist. A few years later, in an effort to expand my expertise, I took a position in surgery in the hospital of our city.
At the age of twenty-eight, I began a new step in my life. I got married, and as my husband and I had a house and a big garden, I decided to have a dog. I had enough time to spend with the dog with my reduced working hours and half-day job at the hospital.
Shortly afterward, in April 1997, I discovered in the newspaper an advertisement from a farm that would be giving up young golden retriever puppies. After a telephone discussion with the owner of the farm, I made my way there. Full of joy, I was greeted by a bustling bunch of young puppies. Even before I started to think of which of these cute puppies I would choose, a small puppy joined me and bit into my shoelaces with joy. It was clear that he was the right one for me. This little puppy wanted me.
Since the puppies were not old enough to leave the farm, my little prince named Benny was reserved for me. I was allowed to take him home two weeks later.
CHAPTER 5
Benny, My Teacher
Benny grew up to be a lovely, beautiful golden retriever. We enjoyed our time together. He loved riding with me in the car. As soon as I came home from work, he would give me an overwhelming greeting. It didn't take long before he was standing in front of the trunk of my car, waiting to jump in.
For him, traveling in a car was fascinatingly beautiful. I called the car a driving dog hut. So we both had our fun. Very often we discovered beautiful places in nature. I always paused for us to relax during our walks. We were a well-trained team.
More and more, we grew together. He showed me the suns of life, fun, joy, playing, and nature, and I was no longer alone. Over time, he pointed me to a new path in life. It was time to let go of the old and open new doors. So it happened that after seven years of marriage, I decided to divorce, and I separated from my husband. We had different goals, and we separated in friendship. Benny, of course, went with me.
My apartment search was not easy. The many phone calls and inquiries were unsuccessful. No landlord accepted dogs. I learned by heart the answers that I began to expect: Dog — no! No pet! We do not want a dog. What — a dog? No dogs scratching the ground.
One morning, I went to a real estate office. After reading the advertisements, I saw an apartment I liked especially well, and I wanted to see it. But before I decided on this apartment, I saw in the small print a note: "No pets." With a deep sigh, I left the office building and undertook a long walk with Benny. I told Benny about the apartment but that I would rather stay in a tent than be without him.
Benny looked at me calmly, and then he telepathically told me that this apartment I had found at the real estate agent was destined for us both. I thought for a little bit, but I knew Benny was right. I arranged for a visit to this apartment.
When the real estate agent showed me the apartment, I was speechless. It was beautiful, with a small balcony, a little garden, a bedroom, a living room, a small kitchen, and a large bathroom. It appeared optimal for Benny and me. The real estate agent was managing the apartment for an entrepreneur who had lived far away for a very long time. He did not care about who was in the apartment; for him, it was only important that the person was friendly and the rent was paid regularly.
My intuition and Benny's testimony gave me a good feeling. It was clear to me that this entrepreneur, my landlord, had nothing against pets, and I signed the contract. I wanted to report to the landlord and inform him of my dog without the real estate agent knowing. After signing the contract, I was given the key. The real estate agent knew nothing about my dog.
The very next day, I brought the first moving boxes into my new apartment. Benny was there. He trotted beside me. It was not long before we were greeted by the caretaker and organizer of the building. He saw Benny and laughed, with the words, "Is he yours?"
I said yes.
The caretaker replied, "That's nice."
Dogs were welcome in this residential complex. Here there were many dogs. I was very happy and hugged my Benny. He was right again. Shortly thereafter, I phoned my new landlord and had a very pleasant conversation on the phone. He was glad to have me as a tenant, and my dog, Benny, was welcome.
CHAPTER 6
A Trip to Italy
Benny was a real comedian and actor. I remember one time I was to accompany my friend Gisela to Lake Garda. Everything was organized for our trip. My acquaintances wanted to take care of the dog, but Benny wanted to come along, and that was my wish.
The hotel did not allow dogs, and my girlfriend had already booked our reservation. Gisela was very often in this hotel, and she wanted to invite me. The cancellation fee was 80 percent.
So I talked with Benny and told him I would like to have him with, but I had no idea what the solution might be. With a smile, he told me that I did not have to worry about anything. He was coming with us.
The day before our trip, Benny limped. He could hardly walk, and my acquaintances did not want to take over this responsibility. They liked Benny, but not in Benny's bad condition. They were too scared. I could not see a wound, and I was sure Benny was only slightly sprained. Still, I accepted the doubts and fears of my acquaintances.
My curative and holistic practitioner for pets gave me good homeopathic remedies for him. Then I described the incident to my friend, Gisela. She took all the steps necessary to take Benny with us. We convinced the hotel that he was an exceptionally good, quiet dog, and they accepted him. The ride started, and we lifted the hobbling dog into the car.
As we crossed the border to Italy, we paused at a petrol station. Benny jumped out of the car with cheerful and joyful well-being — and no trace of hobbling.
He grinned at me. With a smile, I told him he was a great actor, and I was glad he was there.
CHAPTER 7
Benny and My Trip to Hawaii
Benny's unquestionable serenity fascinated me more and more every day. He moved me to it. As time passed, I became more concerned with my spiritual growth and my creative way of life. I pursued this through books, workshops, and social media. I meditated a lot, spent a lot of time in nature, and heard more and more the calling of my inner voice, which told me I should go on a trip to Hawaii.
Hawaii was a fascination for me. A book about Lemuria, a sunken island in the Pacific — the present Hawaii — aroused a longing in me. I absolutely wanted to discover this spiritual and mystical Hawaii, and I was sure I was rooted in this land before many incarnations.
Although I understood Benny very well, I was not quite sure how he would manage staying with my parents for my long trip of four weeks. He assured me he would be fine. Benny had been there very often and was well taken care of. I worried, though, that while he would accept my long absence, he might suffer inwardly.
I contacted a dear friend who was a very good, experienced animal communicator. Perhaps Benny would have something to tell her that he did not dare tell me, so as not to hurt me. But my dear friend confirmed that Benny would agree with the parental accommodation.
This removed my last doubts and showed me that my communication with Benny was accurate. Now, through my time in Hawaii, the strength of that would build and intensify.
With Benny situated, I went on my trip to Hawaii. When I got off the plane in Maui, I knew it would be a good experience. Maui was a powerful paradise with many mystic places that impressed me very much.
Throughout my time in Hawaii, I was very often telepathically connected to Benny. I remember well when I asked him once during my trip how he was, and he immediately gave me a picture of a white sausage called Weisswurst. This sausage is a traditional favorite, but it does not come so often on the menu. This day, my mother was cooking it for lunch, and Benny got a big piece of it.
It had also snowed a lot that day. Benny was playing in the garden, rolling in the snow and enjoying himself.
A little later, I phoned Mama. At that time, there were still public telephones distributed everywhere on the street. I said to her, "Well, today you had Weisswurst, and how are you managing with the snow?" She wondered how I knew that — did I call Papa before? I smiled and told her, "No, my dear Mama, that was Benny."
Maui gave me a lot of gifts. Most of the time I was at sea and in nature. I got a lot of knowledge about Maui and its culture from the local people. I discovered many mystical powers. I observed a whale, enjoyed the view on the Haleakala crater, and was impressed by the many simultaneous rainbows over the Pacific. Through these many gifts, I found myself in calm and balance, and I could communicate well with Benny and other animals.
Nevertheless, by the third week, I was longing for my family — and, of course, for Benny. I could hardly wait to cuddle him again
On the day of my return home, I told Benny telepathically that I was now on my way back to him and looking forward to seeing him. Benny was just as excited as I was. I could not sleep on the plane, despite my fatigue.
After a long journey, I landed in Munich. It was still a good hour by car to reach my parents' house. When I got there, Benny was already waiting at the door. What a welcome! He was overjoyed by my return, and we both lay on the ground for hours. I could hardly stop cuddling him.
My niece had joined us, and she told me that Benny had not slept or eaten all night. He kept on barking and running about restlessly. I told her, "He knew I was coming home."
Despite my jet lag, I went for a walk with Benny. There was a lot of snow, and he rolled in it. We had stayed very close despite the long journey and distance.
CHAPTER 8
Benny Went Over the Rainbow Bridge into the Light
The heart connection between Benny and me grew constantly. Without words, we caught the emotions of the other. A look was enough, and he understood me.
As he grew older, every now and then he gave me a paw, and I realized he had pain in his body. Through his physical afflictions and our telepathic level, he explained to me that he was slowly starting his journey into the light.
The spiritual world and Benny showed me a sign of the announced going into the light on a gloomy summer afternoon. There was a huge rainbow above us. The next day, the redemptive transition to the light was carried out by the veterinarian as Benny slept on my lap.
It broke my heart. Even though Benny will always be connected with me on the spiritual plane, this transition was new. Benny gave me confidence, and I felt his presence.
He was not quite sure at the beginning whether he wanted to incarnate again. He needed a certain time to feel well in his new light body. But then he was given a new position by the spiritual world, and he decided to take this position with honor and joy. It was now shared with me in the role of guide and soul-companion. He would convey to me messages of love and growth from the light side. I could rely on him that he would always be at my side and help me with advice and action.
Thus, he is always present and immediately on the spot. Benny's messages are handed over to me in an empathic way, and they arrive truthfully. It is fascinating, and I will describe it in greater detail in this book.
CHAPTER 8
My Healing Journey to Portugal
The confidence, understanding, and communication with Benny in the light reduced a bit of my grief and pain. Nevertheless, I missed him. Benny told me that it was time for me to recover and sent me a picture of the sun, the Atlantic, and the words, "a journey to Portugal."
The next day, I followed Benny's recommendation. I was lucky and booked — after the spontaneous leave application was signed by my boss — a cheap f light package that included a hotel in Portugal, where it was warm early November.
(Continues…)
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Table of Contents
Introduction, ix,
1 My Childhood: A Nurse on Four Paws, 1,
2 Excursion to the Zoo, 5,
3 A Cow Named Kerstin, 7,
4 Then Came Benny, 11,
5 Benny, My Teacher, 13,
6 A Trip to Italy, 17,
7 Benny and My Trip to Hawaii, 19,
8 Benny Went Over the Rainbow Bridge into the Light, 23,
9 My Healing Journey to Portugal, 25,
10 A Four-Legged Surprise, 27,
11 Help from the Light Side, 31,
12 Chico Comes to Germany, 37,
13 Transformation, 43,
14 Love Instead of Fear, 45,
15 A Spider Teaches Me, 49,
16 Everything Is Perfect and Barry the Dog, 53,
17 Cindy, a Motherly, Warm-Hearted Horse, 55,
18 Fiffi and the Energy, 57,
19 Hilda the Tiger, 61,
20 The Animal as Your Reflection, 63,
21 Take Everything Slightly Easier, 65,
22 My Animals as Medical Service, 67,
23 Cat Bruno, the Hero, 71,
24 Grounding, 73,
25 Social Networks, 77,
26 The Right to Be Loved, 79,
27 Christmas Is in the Air, 81,
28 Communication Is the Key, 85,
29 Conclusion, 87,