Emotionally speaking, having a pet companion makes a huge difference for us humans: pets seems to be able to relax and make us happy with their presence. They also have healing properties, and this is recognised by the medical profession, who now allow pets to visit patients in hospital (they seem to recover much quicker).
This doesn’t surprise me. The healing process is operated by the body itself, and not by external intervention; yes, medicines can help fight infection and support the body, but it’s the body itself that does the ‘job’, so to speak. So if we are in an emotional/mental state of relaxation and contentment, it’s more likely that we will allow the body to use its energetic resources to fight illness or to support recovery, rather than to create tension.
A friendship with an animal is devoid of all the trappings we silly humans are victim of; the animal sees us for what we really are ‘inside’, emotionally and mentally. An animal ‘senses’ us. Have you notices how pets seem to know instinctively who they can trust? It’s not by pure chance 😉
I have found some interesting articles about pets in hospital and the healing powers of pets if you want to expand the subject. I am sure, as pet owners, you have a lot yourself to tell. I can say, personally, that my cat seems to sense my modes and if I am sad, she sits next to me, ‘looking after’ me. I find her presence incredibly reassuring and soothing, and I tell you she’s not the most cuddly of cats 🙂
Enjoy the reading!
http://www.ehow.com/facts_5300398_healing-power-pets.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_5949717_train-pet-visit-hospitals.html
http://www.drmartinwilliams.com/healingpets/healingpets.html
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