Review of “Animal Soul Contracts: Sacred Agreements for Shared Evolution” by Tammy Billups
This book sat on my shelf for a year or so before I finally got around to reading it. I’m so glad I finally did. If you’ve ever had a close relationship with an animal, such as having one very clearly choose you at a shelter adoption event, or even an unusual encounter with a wild animal, I believe you would enjoy this book.
Did you have a fascination with a certain species at some time in your life? For example, I have a granddaughter who at one time was enamored with elephants. A friend’s son obsessed on armadillos and knew everything about them. Do you identify with a specific spirit animal? More than likely there is more behind that interest than you realize. I lean toward mountain lions.
Our soul’s connection with animals goes so much deeper than we realize. Sadly, so many people treat animals poorly or even in an abusive manner, not knowing that they, too, have souls, and are here to teach us.
When I was raising a houseful of kids, we always had pets, usually cats. Concentrating on being a parent, they had names and we did our best to take care of them, but I didn’t connect with them that much. It was apparent they had personalities and emotions, but getting in what I would call a relationship with them varied. Some felt like true members of the family while others were just there.
As I looked back on some of the events related to the pets in my life I feel absolutely horrible, now understanding more about their emotional nature and purpose in my life. They have every bit as much reason to show up in your life as the humans we interact with and often have a more profound lesson to convey than most people.
The section on “Symbolism Agreements” was particularly interesting since it related strongly to the concept of spirit animals as depicted in The Curse of Dead Horse Canyon Trilogy. Charlie recognized messages in the animals he encountered, often answering a question or offering needed insights. The introspection triggered by seeing an animal of any kind, be it a spider, bird, or deer, always has value.
It’s not like the animal is going to talk to you literally, though it’s possible, like connecting telepathically with your pets. But with a chance encounter with a wild animal, how do you discern its message? Start by considering its character traits, life style, behavior, and the nature of the chance meeting itself. One of my recent blogs about a bluebird and the lessons he conveyed can be found here.
The concept of service animals or emotional support animals goes even deeper when you learn more about the spiritual connection you may already have. If you consider yourself an animal lover, this book will enrich that part of you at a deep, spiritual level.
Highly recommended. You can get your copy on Amazon here. Available in Kindle, paperback, and audiobook formats.
