Growing up as the daughter of farmers and preachers, I was raised to think frequently and speak comfortably about death, dying, and spirit - not a very common thing! I was also connected with animals from the beginning in a way I later realized was also different from how most other people relate to their pets - I often understood intuitively what they needed.

My understanding of this expanded as I deepened my intentional practice over time, and I learned much about how my body and spirit naturally receive messages from people, animals, and the spiritual and natural worlds.