OUR CHARISMATA
with Anne Marie Varrella
Albert White Hat
Sičháŋǧu Lakota and Lakota Language Teacher
“We [Lakota] don’t have a word for ‘animal’ in our language.
[An] Animal... means a second-class citizen that doesn’t have a mind…
In our philosophy and spirituality, all creation has a mind, has a communication system, and we call them Oyaté-Nations.
We call them ‘Wamakaska,’ living beings of the earth.”
A Foundational Premise that underpins Our Charismata's Animal Communicator service.
Photo © Julie Lubick
Animal Communication
also known as
Intuitive Interspecies Communication [IIC]
Viewed as valid and formally honored, Professional Animal Communication [IIC] has been fully accepted, ethically practiced, and applied across cultures worldwide, now and throughout the millennia. [I am not a "pet psychic."]
Using disciplined intuitive skills, Spiritual senses, and
Heart-to-Heart Language techniques, I attune with your pets[1], animal family companions, and non-domestic animals in a wide range of settings. I work with diverse species.
This process results in remarkable, collaborative understanding with solutions to your questions and fresh perspectives for many topics. In harmony with you and your entire care team or community of professionals.
The Animal Communicator profession has been Scientifically and Academically researched and authenticated.
This modality can be applied within interdisciplinary settings for inspiring and efficient outcomes.
[1] For simplicity of language 'pets,' or 'animals' are the terms used to represent animals that are non-human.
"Our job is to discover what the animal's viewpoint is and then to work with you to help resolve the (perceived) problem."
~ Val Hart, Animal Communicator
One example of how Animal Communicators provide help.
Photo © Justin Brewer
Animal Communication sessions are among the truly incandescent experiences because animal companions are among the wisest, aware, and most consistently delightful beings to meet.
They give selflessly, tirelessly, and always with Love!
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Personal Statement
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Animals bring me immediately into the present moment and into a place of feeling that I am unconditionally accepted, Loved purely.
Surely you have experienced this too.
During Animal Communication sessions, the animals innately respect and trust me (no matter my age, or appearance). When I am responded to with these levels of effortless respect and trust, I feel gratitude uplifting me. In turn, my mind and being are put at ease, which helps the entire communication process. I have a profession that is unconventional in many cultures, which sometimes means I am dismissed or my integrity is questioned. There is ongoing acceptance surrounding that and those circumstances only reinforce my pure inspiration about working with animals and receptive people, first-timers too, in this affirming way.
In my experiences animals do not internally hold any skepticism or doubt regarding animal communication and I do not have to prove anything to the animal participants because they discern the Heart of my presence immediately! So, they share with freedom and ease as if they have known me a long while.
The animals look deeply and see why I have shown up. They see that I always value learning from them, about how they know, and communicate. These continue to be exceptional lessons for me.
An aspiration is to assist in presenting animal communication as approachable and demystified; gently familiarizing people from all walks of Life with its unquestionable purpose.
Contributing to translating as a voice for animals is my little way with Love to show my Life-long thanks.
Anne Marie Varrella www.ourcharismata.com
My Essential Role as an Animal Communicator
Intuitive Interspecies Communication [IIC] or Animal Communication is what happens when the human "communicator" is present with an inner posture of humility and respect and puts herself in a space of resonance.
No longer objectifying others with whom we share space, animal communication navigates the realm where anything is possible, yet without judging, scientifically compartmentalizing, or labeling. It calls on the discipline to be aware about not projecting our own emotions, desires, and prior knowledge into the open, peaceful line of two-way communication.
~paraphrasing of quotes by IIC master, timeless pioneer, and a personal exemplar,
Anna Breytenbach.
Animal Communication also known as "Intuitive Interspecies Communication" [IIC], is a formally validated profession. Its origins and cultural integrations vastly predate the Academic and Scientific research buzz it is garnering now. With a global community of professional practitioners, a recognized code of ethics, and eliciting sound respect for the brilliance of its applicability across diverse circumstances, there is a resurgence of (re)connecting people with its intrinsic value.
For as much as can be written, read about, and described, it is truly the experience of a session that brings Animal Communication out of the realm of curiosity or defying logic and into the concrete, the tangible. The first-hand experience is the key to understanding its purpose and reality.
WHAT IS ANIMAL COMMUNICATION?
It is also known as Intuitive Interspecies Communication [IIC]
& Interspecies Telepathic Communication
ESSENCE
Sending and receiving information in real-time with sentient beings. We view animals as "sentient"; with thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
Animal Communication serves to advance relationships among humans and animals, and natural environments.
"When we love animals and want to honor and effectively communicate with them, we must relate to them not only via their physical bodies and observable behavior, but also beyond biology and behavior--to acknowledge and communicate with them at the level of their souls." ~Teresa Wagner
DEFINITION with details
"Intuitive Interspecies Communication [IIC], is a method of connecting and intuitively exchanging information with non-human animals using a highly complex set of intuitive skills. IIC occurs across many cultures and is growing in use in contemporary wildlife rehabilitation, conservation, veterinary care, and is often used for resolving human-animal conflicts in domestic contexts. While IIC can occur while in direct physical proximity to a non-human animal, it can also occur over great distances and does not require face-to-face encounters nor the visual, auditory, voice or other cues humans normally associate with interactive communication." Dr. MJ Barrett University of Saskatchewan SOURCE https://researchers.usask.ca/mj-barrett/research.php PRACTICE DETAIL "Having a person who deeply cares, understands and who will not attempt to pacify us with platitudes or impose their own religious, spiritual or new age beliefs about how we are supposed to view animals..." Teresa Wagner SOURCE https://www.petworks.com/listing/teresa-wagner-ms-pet-loss-grief-counselor-carmel-by-the-sea-ca
Animal Communication is not just about knowledge in the observable, scientific sense.
While the medical, empirical way of assessing is vitally important,
this modality is about the
Encounter without imposed limitations,
Listening with the Heart, Freedom given to the animal's distinct inner voice.
To know what is valuable to them, what is important to them, what harms them, what gives them a feeling of safety, and what uplifts them substantially.
Animal Communication is not the process of forcing the participating animal(s) to do or act a certain way. Neither is it "mind-control."
WHAT DOES THE SCIENCE OR RESEARCH SAY ABOUT CONNECTING?
Your "Insider's Look," straight from Academic Research
"The mutual exchange of visceral feelings, emotions, mental impressions, and thoughts, embodies sensations of touch, smell, taste, sound, as well as visuals in the mind's eye. IIC appears as detailed, non-verbal, and non-physical forms of communication between species. While these exchanges can occur while in direct phsyical proximity to the animal, they can also occur over great distances." SOURCE: Barrett et. al. 2021, p. 151. https://researchers.usask.ca/mj-barrett/documents/speaking-with-other-animals.pdf
With special thanks and appreciation for the work of Dr. MJ Barrett of the University of Saskatchewan.
Dr. Barrett has been pioneering ongoing teaching, critical research, and organizing global collaborative symposiums. Her efforts and those of her colleagues have truly helped to shift the landscape in which the services of Intuitive Interspecies Communicators are viewed.
There is actualized validation of the professionals in the field and resources for scientific minds.
With more accessible public education, the possibility for IIC professionals to be called upon not as a rarity but as a familiar, integral opportunity with trust, to be of use and purpose, to share their gifts for meaningful outcomes has increased!
Viewed as valid and formally honored, IIC has been practiced and applied across cultures worldwide throughout the millennia.
This method has been scientifically and Academically researched and authenticated.
IIC can be applied within interdisciplinary settings for inspiring and efficient results.
HOW DO ANIMAL COMMUNICATORS MAKE THE CONNECTION?
M E E T and G R E E T
Each Animal Communicator has a personalized approach. Very simply, for me, all I need is the name of the pet or animal in your circumstance along with the built-in factor that you are connected to the animal. In the time preparing before a session appointment and during the time of connecting, I set myself in a mindfully meditative, receptive, serene, thankful, and welcoming state of being and Heart. Breath work, tuning into the breath and the Heart resonance is essential in my personal process. In no time, the exchange begins. I ask permission of them first; if they are welcoming to communicate with me. In my experience with this service of great Love shown by them, there has been the positive response. Sometimes the animal companion has questions for me first in order to feel comfortable with me or to understand that their honest responses will not lead to trouble or embarrassement for anyone. This greeting process happens all within milliseconds. It is naturally very helpful if the animal or animals are with you when we all connect for the session! Even if they are napping or busy, there is the still the opportunity to connect strongly. All questions are honored. Your boundaries are honored as well, which is part of how ethics informs working with me. In my practice I have established the following: only what you ask is what I translate messages about. In other words... "I" have no access, and seek no access, regarding your thoughts, Life, etc. that you rightly expect to remain private.
Animals understand our limitations and perspectives.
Yes, to be clear, your non-human animal family, pets, those in your care communicate with me by the process of me attuning to cultivated intuitive faculties, the Spiritual senses, telepathy, shared images, clairsentience, clairaudience etc., and I, then, share with you what has been expressed and exchanged in the reciprocal dialogue. Your many questions are answered & the experience is a bright catalyst.
"Someone is translating, ok!"
The animal family are always imparting a sense of freedom and acceptance, and are really thankful that you are asking on their behalf...so they kind of "light up" and express, "Someone is translating, ok!" Sometimes, interfering a nap or another important task is inconvenient, as has been expressed, but in the end they are so selfless that they will take time to participate. Also! Sometimes, they become very relaxed during a session so it appears that they are resting, but they are actually... how can I describe it!... helping to make the connection clear, fluent, vibrant, and welcoming.
The Christian Spirituality of Animal Communication
An excerpt from "The Work of Mercy" by Mark P. Shea: "Christ comes to us through innumerable creatures, since all creation is sacramental. One of the sacramentals bringing us Christ is our neighbor... The stunning truth is that Christ is present in all those you meet. How you treat them is how you treat Him. Your neighbor is God's gift to you, a sacramental through whom Christ works in your Soul." The Work of Mercy. Shea, Mark P. Franciscan Media. 2011. The remarkable simplicity of this statement allows us to broaden our view of what "neighbor" can mean. ..."Since all creation is sacramental," then it follows naturally that pets, wildlife, the animals we live with as neighbors (and family) in this world are sacred, worthy of our most Loving virtues, thoughts, words, and deeds. Worthy of getting to know in profound ways, beyond an otherwise "lowly or limited" perception. Here we are invited to be free of those limitations toward our Loving neighbors and to understand them with eyes and ears of wisdom, discernment, and faithful receptivity.
Art © Hannah Longmuir
THIS EXPLAINS A LOT ! From my earliest memories, "animals/pets" were not "other."
I always felt, and still feel, at home and at peace concerning "animals," which contributes to the Trust needed for specialized communication.
Thankfully, since we were best buds, the miniature Schnauzer of my childhood was the sharing type!
Experience as a Professional Animal Communicator
P U R E L O V E
FORMATION & PROFESSION Professionally for 12 years, this is an area of specialty for which I am particularly full of Love. I have had a strong connection to the abilities necessary for True animal communication* from birth and have been innately communicating with animals (domestic and wild) since my early childhood. This was not "announced" or talked about, it was just a quiet way of knowing rather than a fully acknowledged ability. Perhaps you can relate to this too? It wasn't until, in my mid-20s, I found myself increasingly in situations where the skillset of an Animal Communicator was needed and I happened to be there in the right time and place. I offered my assistance, which was welcomed! From there I paid closer attention to how it affected beneficial change within me and all of those involved. Then, the choice of dedication as a career was so clear. It was a beautiful time of focused cultivation; to work diligently, over several years, in order to embody the ethical principles and participate in practical experiences that, I felt, were necessary to precede my 'official' presence as a "professional" in Animal Communication. *Animal Communicators are also called Intuitive Interspecies Communicators [IIC]. As an established IIC professional, naturally, it is my joy to continually refine, and nurture, the faculties that make my contribution as helpful as can be, stay updated on the research, and to learn from the best; the beauties themselves! I aspire not to take anything for granted, and there is always a learning opportunity; which keeps me both humbled with a fresh mindset and open for how I may best provide these services. As a seasoned professional, to serve in this way continues to open within me an immeasurable place in my Heart. This resonance of gratitude can be called the 'presence carried within' that creates a receptive, still space for animals, and so they are welcoming the conversation. Gratitude is deep within me for our non-human animal family and all that they give, all that they know, teach, show, and what they bring with their presence. Here, applying the skillful practice of deep listening is fundamental, rather than imposing my feelings, thoughts, or solutions into the situation. The lesson has stayed with me: it is wise to quietly observe them at length and it is wise to learn from them in all of the ways possible. While trusting an Animal Communicator in a professional capacity, it oftens helps clients to know that: in addition to mentorships, professional personal development, and the collective experiences of learning that arise from each session (many, countless voluntary and professional sessions), that an animal communicator was born with this way of knowing. All the same, to provide services professionally and ethically, it is wise for an "inherent" to take classes, attend workshops and symposiums, read the published material written by colleagues, and have measures of accountability in place all throughout the different phases in the profession. Thank you for considering me to assist you with an Animal Communication session! It is my honor to be trusted, to connect with you, and the animal or animals who are also participating.
CONTINUING EDUCATION as a professional & Volunteering
I attended, remotely, the week-long, outstanding 2023 International Multispecies Methods Research Symposium, which was attended by relevant professionals worldwide. I was so inspired I put together the little advertisement for it, as pictured here.
I state openly that I am an advocate for greater literacy and understanding about how Animal Communication has True purpose. So I welcome opportunities to volunteer my sessions for people in the "caring for animals" professions. In this small way, myths and misunderstanding are clarified by first-hand experience and professionals can become familiar with the non-threatening value that Animal Communication illuminates.
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How can I not be enthusiastic about bringing this service into the Lives of others after getting to know the 'animal family' for who they really are and what they can contribute with a deeper exchange in communication? Their particular personalities, oftentimes strong opinions, witty humor, unexpected insights, complete respect towards me (as it is mutual), and zero baggage or judgment makes animal communication sessions very dear to me.
AFTERALL
Animals are naturally resonating and dwelling in Unconditional Love,
and part of expressing that Love is the opportunity to help us arrive at this place within our own Lives.
"My life’s calling wasn’t only to work with animals; it was to work with them to help people." Danielle Mackinnon and in agreement, Anne Marie at Our Charismata
Artwork © Olivia Wendel
The relevance specific to your situation is so straightforward that any session information can be put into action right away!
C O M M U N I C A T I O N T O P I C S I N C L U D E
their general thoughts, responses to your questions for them, any questions/requests they have for you, explaining why there is a certain behavior, and helping both 'human' and 'animal' understand each others' point of view on the matter. MORE DETAILS BELOW
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O V E R V I E W of T O P I C S
that can be creatively applied to most any situation
EMOTIONAL BEHAVIORAL
* Emotions and thoughts conveyed telepathically and translated by me to communicate to you.
Essentially, what are their thoughts?
* Know your animals' emotional needs, in varying circumstances, and understand how that relates to your coexistence.
* Be able to look at things through the animals' eyes. See and include their point of view when making or enforcing boundaries (rules).
* Clearly help the animals understand W H Y, you, other humans, and other animals prefer and feel the most comfortable, the most safe with the outlined, explained boundaries / rules.
They have to know the why of it! It is so simple!
[Here clients also usually learn a quick practice in real time, if they do not already know, of sending the animal friend a mental, visual image message... because visual images from you (often more than vocalizing) are a strong communication preference.]
* Discover what is behind a worrisome behavior. For example, phobias, inappropriate elimination, aggression, extreme anxiety, excessive pacing, gnawing, among others.
* Clear up the cause, or causes behind the identified behaviors to reestablish mutual understanding, and identify the key thoughts and actions for the journey going forward.
RESCUED ANIMAL COMPANIONS
* Insight helps with the transition, bonding, and allows you to get a picture of what the animal companion experienced before (if necessary). This assists in how to ease any remaining trauma, and promote healing surrounding previous living conditions, neglect or abandonment.
FAMILY DYNAMICS
* Feelings and thoughts about the dynamics in the home; new additions, a recent death, etc.
* Feelings or concerns about relationships among more than one animal companion in the home. Who is going through a rough patch and why. Mutual exchange of ideas for how to address this area; shed light and understanding.
* Topics you would like to be sure your animal family understands.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL
* Food preferences and food sensitivities. General sensitivities and related requests.
* How much play time / energy expression is ideal. Does it change from day to day? Does weather affect this? Agreeing on a way to let the human know, “This is great,” “Too much,” “A little more today please?” Insight into creative ideas to implement.
This includes MENTAL ENERGY exertion, too! Some animal companions are thinkers and learners at heart!
* Insight into the contributors to dis-eases, and possible interventions that show to be the most compatible and promising for the specifics of your animal companion's body and mind.
* Understanding how to ease separation anxiety.
* Easing potential anxiety or related emotional upset about:
1. Being at the Veterinarian's office
2. Extended stays at “Pet Hotels, Spas, Retreats”
3. Bathing / Grooming
4. Daycare
5. Boarding
6. Visits to, or extended stays in, entirely new environments; relatives, partners,
“pet” sitters.
FULL POTENTIAL!
* Discerning the most compatible learning styles for the participating pet/animal and discovering very specific ways to optimize learning.
* I Love this! Identifying, or confirming, their unique talents, skills, tailored-to-them abilities, including talents-to-be-fulfilled-wishes (dreams..."Is this possible, please?!").
AN INNATE SENSE OF PURPOSE That could include a type of job or volunteer position, how the animal companions would further like to share their skills and abilities in the service of others or simply around the house or living environment.
END OF LIFE PHASE and SUPPORT
* Insight into the 'end of Life' phases of animal companions, and how it is from their perspective.
Know if they are ready to pass on and say, 'Goodbye.' Additionally, there is often the communication about: 'Look for these signs from me, after the time has come.'
* Understand and confirm what aids in comfort, or easing / transforming pain. Insights into how 'pain' is experienced by animal companions.
THE MUTUAL WISDOM shared for COMPASSION and LOVE
* Requests made by Y O U to your animal family (pets) and the response.
* Specific requests made by the animal companions.
* Specifics the animal friend truly enjoys (and sometimes asks for more of). These can be surprising!
* Wisdom and Insight from the animal companion out of Love to assist you.
* And most possibly any possibility!
"Topics Overview" PDF for Animal Communication with Anne Marie at Our Charismata, for your convenience.
Easy to Navigate Topics Page
New to an Animal Communication Session?
T I P S F O R P R E P A R I N G!
Allow the space for all of your questions, your thoughts, and emotions to shine while you are writing them in preparation! You are gently encouraged to be playful, creative, curious, courageous, to think out of the box, and to try not to censor yourself as you are brainstorming your questions for your beloved animal family, companions, and those in your care!
This is truly a judgment-free atmosphere and your Love and efforts for your pets, animal companions, and the animal family are greatly honored.
A link for
P R E P A R I N G F OR A S E S S I O N W I TH OUR CHARISMATA
and other useful information about what to expect during a session.
O P E N - M I N D E D Participation is v a l u a b l e
Communicating with your "live" animal companion(s) may shed Light on many areas your animal friend/family has been trying to express to you, or even for you.
A lot can unfold in these sessions. I have noticed the most benefit from these sessions when the client is ready, and willing, to be open-minded about important changes that may be requested in any area of your animal friend's life and also yours.
A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH
The sessions and the content are not intended to work against what you, your veterinarian, trainer, or animal behaviorist are indicating. The aspiration is to maintain a collective harmony with all of your chosen modalities and, as you decide, the insights provided from your session with Our Charismata.
They can all support each other and bring out the greatest qualities that work together for the good; and these are the outcomes that insight can provide during a session.
The applicable communication from your animal companion, by nature, helps in this spirit of collaboration.
If Information that I translate seems to provide an alternate method, approach, or is seemingly "at odds" with what you feel is best to do, or what your team of professionals are communicating, please defer to them, and your own innate insight.
Most often there is a way to blend, combine, or create an intersection of the seemingly "at odds" pieces of Information so that they are functioning in collaboration. What may seem "at odds" during the session often later unfolds to make complete sense for integration.
Or if you are a professional who works with animals, these sessions serve to work in concert with, rather than contradict or question, your expertise and circumstances.
Thank you, for taking a moment to familiarize yourself with my approach!
A Portrait of Family Mentors
Photographed below are two main sources of continued inspiration for my presence, dedication, and Love in the field of Animal Communication.
Photo © Our Charismata
One could understand and connect with many animal species during all the time I knew him in a way that was remarkable, and I paid close attention when in his company. Observing and learning. During his lifetime and upbringing, the term "animal communicator" was not really in the culture, so he would not even have known to call himself that!
Also, he did not broadcast this part of his inner Life, nor did he let just anyone know about that piece of his Wisdom because it was not acceptable in his professional Life and careers. So, I was in awe and drawn in from my earliest memories as this (sharing in animal communication moments) was a primary way that my Grandfather and I connected.
The other with the handsome whiskers...well, let's just say he was by that time the 4th miniature Schnauzer of my Life and the one who by far specialized in opening my Heart to the broadest possibilities of giving with all that you have while taking care of yourself too, being present, being still for listening, and remaining curious and playful.
Both family members remain in my Heart as constant reminders of my motivational joy and my sincere intention about what I may contribute for you.
