In 1907, Ducan MacDougall famously set out to prove that dogs didn’t have souls. It became known as the “21 Grams” experiment, as that was the approximate loss of weight noted in humans after death. The dogs, however, didn’t lose any weight.
To MacDougall, it proved that animals didn’t have souls and that human souls had a measurable weight. To everyone else, it strongly hinted that his methods were not scientific—they have yet to be replicated, despite various attempts—and that MacDougall should have never been allowed near animals.
It does raise an age-old question, though: Do animals have souls?
Through the lens of psychic connection and using stories from skilled psychic animal communicators, we can arrive at a tangible conclusion, one that doesn’t involve rounding up “dying” dogs for morbid experimentation.
The Psychic Bridge: Experiencing Animal Consciousness
At the First Annual Francis Crick Memorial Conference in 2012, a group of esteemed scientists discussed the subject of “Consciousness in Humans and Non-Human Animals”, and ultimately came to the conclusion that many animals are conscious beings.
Surprisingly, their conclusion was not met with a collective “duh” and a sarcastic round of applause.
The nature of animal consciousness is a long-debated and heavily disputed topic, one that we’re sure has nothing to do with the fact that these scientists are often the ones experimenting on animals, and it’s harder to do that if you accept they’re conscious beings.
You don’t need a PhD to know that animals are not simply biological machines performing a series of repetitive tasks. They’re conscious, thinking, feeling creatures, and while they may not function in the same capacity as humans, they still form their own complex thoughts and emotions.
The cat that grieves for a lost sibling or the dog that displays joy when they get a new toy is not just reacting on instinct. Sure, they are instinctual creatures, but so are humans, and those instincts are not what define us.
Animal consciousness is at the heart of animal communication, and it’s something that skilled communicators tap into.
Echoes of Spirit: Shared Energy and Connection
Many animal communicators believe in a universal life force, an energy field that surrounds every living creature. The idea is that animals are able to manipulate this field to access a higher level of communication, one that transcends physical actions—wagging tails, dilated pupils—and basic vocalizations.
The fact that they lack complex speech means they are forced to rely more on subtle changes in their environment and in this energy field to understand their surroundings. It could be the reason that your dog knows when you’ll return, even when you break your routine, or why your cat always seems to know when you’re having a bad day.
You’re not directly telling them, but you’re giving off cues that they’re able to pick up.
The Lessons They Teach: Wisdom Beyond Words
Humans can learn a lot by forming a spiritual connection with their animal companions.
- Unconditional Love and Forgiveness: Humans hold onto anger and resentment; pets love unconditionally. If you stand on your partner’s foot, they’ll probably swear at you. Do it every day, and they might harbor resentment, calling you clumsy and yelling a few NSFW comments. Step on your cat’s tail, however, and they’ll go straight back to you afterward. Make the same mistake regularly, and they’ll learn to be cautious when you’re around them, but they won’t love you any less.
- Living in the Moment: Every cat owner has watched their pet sleep and thought to themselves, “I wish I could be that peaceful”. They eat with gusto, play with joy, and sleep like they don’t have a problem in the world. They live in the present moment and are too content with what’s happening now to care about what might happen later.
A pet is more than a friend or family member. They are content, loving creatures that can act as spiritual guides. Whether they’re helping you to relax and forget your woes or taking you on a deeper and more spiritual journey, you can learn a lot from them.
Perspectives Across Cultures and Beliefs
Many Christians believe that animals have souls, but not in the same way as humans. They are seen as lesser beings, as they weren’t created in God’s image.
Hinduism and Sikhism preach that animals have eternal souls, just like humans, while Buddhists believe that all creatures can attain enlightenment. Buddhists also believe in rebirth, although they regard the animal world as a lesser plane and believe that humans who are reborn as animals have accumulated negative karma.
It’s a simplistic summary of a complex topic, but generally, most religions agree that animals have some kind of soul, and these beliefs date back thousands of years. The earliest religions, for example, likely followed animism, whereby everything had a soul, including inanimate objects.
Our ancestors weren’t sitting around stuffy convention centers discussing animal consciousness, but they had a close connection to the natural world. They saw animals interact every day, and in many cases—as with pets, livestock, draft animals, and fur animals—they lived in close quarters with them.
Addressing Skepticism: The Limitations of Materialism
There is no shortage of skepticism when it comes to animal souls and animal communication. It’s understandable, and until we have measurable proof, that likely won’t change. But the scientific method is limited and can’t fully encompass energetic and spiritual realities.
Animal communication is reliant, therefore, on personal experiences. You can’t prove it to others, but you can acknowledge its existence yourself. Once you experience an intuitive connection with an animal companion, once you’re able to determine its intent and judge its emotions, you’ll have all the personal proof you need.
The Implications: Respect, Reverence, and Our Shared Journey
Accepting that animals have souls will increase your respect for all living creatures. They’re not there to be used; they’re not just food, experiments, and playthings for humans. They think, and they feel. They hurt, and they love.
More importantly, we all live in the same world, and we all exist on the same spiritual plane. Understanding that fact and appreciating our shared journey is the first step toward establishing a deeper connection with animals.
Conclusion: Listening to the Whispers of the Soul
Communicating with animals requires a high level of respect and reverence for all of God’s creatures. You have to open your mind to the possibility of animals having souls and accept that they deserve respect and admiration if you want to create pathways toward animal communication.
Animal companions are not fluffy and amusing toys that we feed and train. They are emotional and spiritual creatures, and we can learn as much from them as they can learn from us.
