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Reiki Master/Teacher/Animal Communicator Mary E. Stevenson Four-Legged Family “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” – Anatole France Not only does a pet awaken a part of your soul with their unconditional love, but also owning a pet can actually add years to your life. Studies have shown that owning a pet has many benefits: lower blood pressure, better heart health, improved fitness, and improved moods. Growing up, I always had some siblings with four legs and fur! So of course when I moved out, I created my own furry family. My animals have enhanced my life in so many ways and are cherished family members. This is why I am passionate about the work I do with people and their animals. The beautiful souls that come to walk beside us through this journey of life have come for a reason. What I have noticed with my clients is that their animals’ unconditional love has opened their hearts. Many times when someone has been hurt, they don’t trust people enough to love again. I have seen animals change that in their guardians. Our animals are always happy to see us, no matter what we look like or what kind of mood we are in. They are always accepting of who we are so we can relax and allow ourselves to love fully and be our authentic self. They help us to love ourselves more. Animals are so in tune with us that they can mirror our feelings, our thoughts, our experiences and even our health issues. We can learn a great deal from them. We should especially notice how they live in the moment – very good advice for all of us! So if your lifestyle and your budget allows for it, maybe you should consider adding a furry friend to your family and extending and enriching your life! My work with families can start with assisting in choosing the right animal to bring in to the family, deepening the connections and understanding of each other, assisting with any illnesses or behavior issues, and even being there at the end of life when the animal transitions. These relationships are like nothing else we will experience here on earth. I am happy to help make it joyful and rewarding for everyone involved! Reiki Master/Teacher/Animal Communicator MARY E. STEVENSON Whole Harmonized Healing, Founder [email protected] Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist www.doghealings.com Phone 780-908-7685 Health & Wellness, Best Selling Author, Speaker 81 aph “Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” – Roger Cares