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Animal Soul Contracts: Sacred Agreements for Shared Evolution
A guide to discovering the spiritual agreements between our souls and those of our animal companions
• Explains how animals have physical or behavioral issues to evolve their souls as well as help our soul’s evolution and release past-life karma
• Describes what happens energetically and spiritually with animals in the weeks before they transition and during their passing
• Includes practical instructions for identifying the different types of animal soul contracts and aligning with them to assist your shared evolutionary journey
Animal lovers are extraordinary. Despite awareness that we will probably outlive our beloved pets, we are still drawn, time and time again, to the connection, joy, and unconditional love that come with sharing our lives, homes, and laps with animals. Many of us feel something deeper than just companionship with our animal friends--a heart-to-heart connection felt all the way to the soul level.
Revealing the higher purpose and soul mission behind our relationships with our animal companions, Tammy Billups explores the spiritual contracts that are created when a human bonds with an animal and shows how we come into each other’s lives for a reason. Providing real-life examples, Billups explains why animals choose, at the soul level, to have certain perceived negative experiences, such as physical or behavioral issues, to evolve their souls, clear karma, and help our soul’s evolution. She shows that human and animal souls orchestrate every experience and interaction that holds potential for transformation and healing, including the final transition. She demonstrates the inner dynamics of the animal-human relationship to help animal lovers understand their soul contracts with their pets. The inspirational, real-life examples of animal-human tandem healings that Billups facilitated identify the soul contracts within each pairing that transformed feelings of grief, loss, abandonment, betrayal, trauma, abuse, and anxiety.
The author reveals how animals we have previously loved and shared our lives with come back, either on the spirit level or reincarnated in a new animal form, to support us. Offering peace and hope to those who’ve lost beloved animal companions, she describes what she’s witnessed during healing sessions with animals in the weeks before they transition and during their passing. Billups also includes practical instructions for identifying different types of animal soul contracts and connecting with and enlisting the help of your light team or spirit guides.
By discovering the soul agreements that underlie our animal partnerships, we can find meaning in the issues that arise with our animals and ourselves, support our souls’ mutual evolution, and allow the soul contracts to weave their spiritual magic in the animal-human relationship.
• Explains how animals have physical or behavioral issues to evolve their souls as well as help our soul’s evolution and release past-life karma
• Describes what happens energetically and spiritually with animals in the weeks before they transition and during their passing
• Includes practical instructions for identifying the different types of animal soul contracts and aligning with them to assist your shared evolutionary journey
Animal lovers are extraordinary. Despite awareness that we will probably outlive our beloved pets, we are still drawn, time and time again, to the connection, joy, and unconditional love that come with sharing our lives, homes, and laps with animals. Many of us feel something deeper than just companionship with our animal friends--a heart-to-heart connection felt all the way to the soul level.
Revealing the higher purpose and soul mission behind our relationships with our animal companions, Tammy Billups explores the spiritual contracts that are created when a human bonds with an animal and shows how we come into each other’s lives for a reason. Providing real-life examples, Billups explains why animals choose, at the soul level, to have certain perceived negative experiences, such as physical or behavioral issues, to evolve their souls, clear karma, and help our soul’s evolution. She shows that human and animal souls orchestrate every experience and interaction that holds potential for transformation and healing, including the final transition. She demonstrates the inner dynamics of the animal-human relationship to help animal lovers understand their soul contracts with their pets. The inspirational, real-life examples of animal-human tandem healings that Billups facilitated identify the soul contracts within each pairing that transformed feelings of grief, loss, abandonment, betrayal, trauma, abuse, and anxiety.
The author reveals how animals we have previously loved and shared our lives with come back, either on the spirit level or reincarnated in a new animal form, to support us. Offering peace and hope to those who’ve lost beloved animal companions, she describes what she’s witnessed during healing sessions with animals in the weeks before they transition and during their passing. Billups also includes practical instructions for identifying different types of animal soul contracts and connecting with and enlisting the help of your light team or spirit guides.
By discovering the soul agreements that underlie our animal partnerships, we can find meaning in the issues that arise with our animals and ourselves, support our souls’ mutual evolution, and allow the soul contracts to weave their spiritual magic in the animal-human relationship.
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Published April 7, 2020
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January 30, 2020
2.5
This was not what I was expecting after reading the blurb. I tried to keep an open mind most of the time but found myself eye rolling or even laughing a few times. I’m ashamed of this but her wording just came off so new age “woo woo” a couple times. I picked this up because of a strong connection I’ve felt with my animals over the years my last one was exceptionally close. The author state that she can communicate with animals, okay, but the way she describes it was so hooky to me. There was talk of seeing angels, lights, visions of past life experiences from the animals. It could be real, I’m not all knowing but her wording was cheesy making it sounds ridiculous to me.
her whole belief is that we develop a soul contract with our animals in past lives to connect and work on issues we both have, abuse, fear, introversion, abandonment etc. That when those issues are fixed the animal will move on, aka die and move on to another life where we will meet again. Reincarnation with a soul contract ? Some of this I feel to be true we do have a connection with our animals that goes beyond caregiver and beast. We do seem to get them in our lives when we need them or they need us most. I do believe they can empathize with our feelings. I read it, thought about it and just don’t believe it her way. Her work is positive, she helps people and their animals feel better, live better and you can’t ask for more than that. Thank you to the publishers for giving me an early review copy.
This was not what I was expecting after reading the blurb. I tried to keep an open mind most of the time but found myself eye rolling or even laughing a few times. I’m ashamed of this but her wording just came off so new age “woo woo” a couple times. I picked this up because of a strong connection I’ve felt with my animals over the years my last one was exceptionally close. The author state that she can communicate with animals, okay, but the way she describes it was so hooky to me. There was talk of seeing angels, lights, visions of past life experiences from the animals. It could be real, I’m not all knowing but her wording was cheesy making it sounds ridiculous to me.
her whole belief is that we develop a soul contract with our animals in past lives to connect and work on issues we both have, abuse, fear, introversion, abandonment etc. That when those issues are fixed the animal will move on, aka die and move on to another life where we will meet again. Reincarnation with a soul contract ? Some of this I feel to be true we do have a connection with our animals that goes beyond caregiver and beast. We do seem to get them in our lives when we need them or they need us most. I do believe they can empathize with our feelings. I read it, thought about it and just don’t believe it her way. Her work is positive, she helps people and their animals feel better, live better and you can’t ask for more than that. Thank you to the publishers for giving me an early review copy.
April 8, 2020
A stunning testament to the profound healing that can occur through the wisdom of animals. Tammy's depth of insight lovingly guides us to open our hearts, witness our animal friends as reflections of what needs to be healed, and embrace the teachings that will not only enhance the lives of our animal friends but ours as well.
Discovering Tammy's first book, "Soul Healing with Our Animal Companions" came at a time in my life soon after I'd gone through a deep healing with my animal companion, Gidget. Reading the emotional wounds animals mirror for us and carry themselves as Tammy has discovered in her years of work with animals and their humans was exactly what I'd experienced with my beloved Gidget. Her book was another level of welcome validation of how we can indeed heal alongside our animal friends.
Tammy's mission on this planet is changing the way in which we can live in harmony with our dear animal friends and that we can truly all experience more peace. I know this at the depth of my being having done the inner work necessary to understand this in my own relationship with my dog and not a day goes by that I don't feel deep gratitude for this.
I can't recommend enough Tammy's books and her offerings! What a gift to our planet!
Discovering Tammy's first book, "Soul Healing with Our Animal Companions" came at a time in my life soon after I'd gone through a deep healing with my animal companion, Gidget. Reading the emotional wounds animals mirror for us and carry themselves as Tammy has discovered in her years of work with animals and their humans was exactly what I'd experienced with my beloved Gidget. Her book was another level of welcome validation of how we can indeed heal alongside our animal friends.
Tammy's mission on this planet is changing the way in which we can live in harmony with our dear animal friends and that we can truly all experience more peace. I know this at the depth of my being having done the inner work necessary to understand this in my own relationship with my dog and not a day goes by that I don't feel deep gratitude for this.
I can't recommend enough Tammy's books and her offerings! What a gift to our planet!
April 13, 2020
I am so thankful for this book to come into my life. Thank you to the author Tammy Bilups and to the publisher for allowing me to review this outstanding book . I was so touched by it that I often needed to contemplate what I was reading before returning to it to continue each section. This is a book that searches your soul and your relationship with your animal companions. You will be in tears in part and astounded at how this book opens your mind and your heart to understand our animals.
As you read this book it touches you in profound ways and is quite enlightening. You will find yourself searching your soul and past relationships with your pets especially during their end of life. I have been through so many horrific euthanasia's that I was interested to read this part of the book. My cat of 19 years passed recently and it took three euthanasia shots to kill her as she did not want to leave me. To say it was devastating does not begin to describe that feeling. That experience left me with unanswered soul searching questions that the author has answered here for me and brought me closure. So the author brought me a lot of comfort here and I am grateful for that.
This is a remarkable. body of work for everyone that loves their animals and has been loved by an animal. I found this book as one who has had animals all my life and experienced as such much sorrow as well as unending joy of my animal companions. I highly recommend this book for all who have loved animals and continue to love our animals .
Tammy's insight lovingly guides us to open our hearts, witness our animal friends as reflections of what needs to be healed, to embrace them as who they are and meet their needs through our love for them. She writes of our animals mirroring our emotional wounds and coming into our lives for a reason. I have experienced this with most of my animals that came into my life. She teaches us to live in harmony with our best friends and as such we will both live in peace. Its such a beautiful touching teaching and I have so much gratitude for this book and for the author. Thank you with gratitude to the publisher. Thank you Tammy for touching our soul and giving us the tools to live in a healing loving way with our animals that serves them and ourselves. I highly recommend this book . Cross posted review.
As you read this book it touches you in profound ways and is quite enlightening. You will find yourself searching your soul and past relationships with your pets especially during their end of life. I have been through so many horrific euthanasia's that I was interested to read this part of the book. My cat of 19 years passed recently and it took three euthanasia shots to kill her as she did not want to leave me. To say it was devastating does not begin to describe that feeling. That experience left me with unanswered soul searching questions that the author has answered here for me and brought me closure. So the author brought me a lot of comfort here and I am grateful for that.
This is a remarkable. body of work for everyone that loves their animals and has been loved by an animal. I found this book as one who has had animals all my life and experienced as such much sorrow as well as unending joy of my animal companions. I highly recommend this book for all who have loved animals and continue to love our animals .
Tammy's insight lovingly guides us to open our hearts, witness our animal friends as reflections of what needs to be healed, to embrace them as who they are and meet their needs through our love for them. She writes of our animals mirroring our emotional wounds and coming into our lives for a reason. I have experienced this with most of my animals that came into my life. She teaches us to live in harmony with our best friends and as such we will both live in peace. Its such a beautiful touching teaching and I have so much gratitude for this book and for the author. Thank you with gratitude to the publisher. Thank you Tammy for touching our soul and giving us the tools to live in a healing loving way with our animals that serves them and ourselves. I highly recommend this book . Cross posted review.
August 11, 2020
I am so a believer! My first and oldest cat died last year. Before he passed I told him to come back to me, to look for me, and I would look for him. Well, as fate would have it, a friend's cat had kittens. The one that came to me was, I am sure, my old cat! Looks much like him, same mannerisms, I swear our beloved pets return to us time and again. I loved this book, not so much because the information was new to me, but because I think it will comfort and give hope to others!
I received a Kindle copy from Netgalley in exchange for a fair review.
I received a Kindle copy from Netgalley in exchange for a fair review.
February 8, 2020
A lovely book about the connection between our soul and our animal companions, and how we’ve agreed to a contract that helps us along the way to being better sentient beings. The book is easy to read and the stories about being connected to our animal friends are easy to comprehend and believe in but also helps us see what we are working on.
I want to thank Publisher InnerTraditions and Netgalley for an advance copy
I want to thank Publisher InnerTraditions and Netgalley for an advance copy
January 11, 2020
My feelings on this book are mixed. It was easy to read and fairly enjoyable, yet their were components that irked me.
With a lifetime of animal relationships, and over twenty years of working in veterinary medicine under my belt, many of the philosophies the author presents were not new to me. I have always believed animals find us, not the other way around. I've experienced and witnessed the divine relationship between humans and animals. I like how the author gives examples and encourages the reader to explore their own emotions and connections to animals.
What I didn't like was how the information in this book is presented as facts yet it is strictly based on the author's experience. She calls upon her own experiences and those of her clients only. There are no outside anecdotes, quotes, or other information besides the authors. Sure there are her clients, but those are HER clients. Everything in this book is framed through only the author's perspective yet it is presented as if it is a known truth.
The writing is straight forward, the author is good at explaining things. Though at times it felt redundant and overall the book was longer than it needed to be. I also know, from my veterinary knowledge, that there can be medical explanations for some of the behaviors pets exhibit. She only mentions that once, and it should have been emphasized elsewhere.
I highly recommend this book for animal lovers looking to explore their experiences ad deepen their relationships with animals.
Many thanks to NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
With a lifetime of animal relationships, and over twenty years of working in veterinary medicine under my belt, many of the philosophies the author presents were not new to me. I have always believed animals find us, not the other way around. I've experienced and witnessed the divine relationship between humans and animals. I like how the author gives examples and encourages the reader to explore their own emotions and connections to animals.
What I didn't like was how the information in this book is presented as facts yet it is strictly based on the author's experience. She calls upon her own experiences and those of her clients only. There are no outside anecdotes, quotes, or other information besides the authors. Sure there are her clients, but those are HER clients. Everything in this book is framed through only the author's perspective yet it is presented as if it is a known truth.
The writing is straight forward, the author is good at explaining things. Though at times it felt redundant and overall the book was longer than it needed to be. I also know, from my veterinary knowledge, that there can be medical explanations for some of the behaviors pets exhibit. She only mentions that once, and it should have been emphasized elsewhere.
I highly recommend this book for animal lovers looking to explore their experiences ad deepen their relationships with animals.
Many thanks to NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
May 6, 2023
Let's see. Not what I was expecting. It does talk about different types of soul contracts and things like that. The book gave plenty of real life cases of people pets and what lessons await for them but... It feels more like a psychology book but with spiritual words. For example, "Wonder why your dog behaves in certain ways? well it's you that is having issues and need to work on." that the idea of animals are 'mirroring' our behaviors or emotions. I understand that but the book doesn't really indulge into how to resolve potential issues because it's something you have to deal with, I guess. These are just examples. Everyone is in different situation. Book used a lot of colorful, bright language. As far as to connect with souls, the book doesn't say other than 'stand back' from a grieving perspective and just be 'grateful' for these animal teachers. In conclusion, it's more psychology book but with spiritual words. I gave it 4 stars because I Iike this format very much, cases by cases and very easy to read. It'd be perfect for anyone who believes the incidents in their lives with their pets must have some meaning or lesson behind and not quite catching it.
May 26, 2022
This is a beautifully written, sensitive book. For those who live or have lived with animals, it opens the door to a deeper understanding of the part they play in our lives. For those who know what it is to lose an animal companion, it brings hope and comfort at an intensely painful time. Easy to read and full of love. I know I’ll read it again and again.
You can watch Tammy discuss her book on In The Light- Growing Your Soul - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3PZ4...
You can watch Tammy discuss her book on In The Light- Growing Your Soul - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3PZ4...
April 25, 2023
A wonderful book with lessons about how to find the soul connections and contracts humans have with their animals, which are predetermined prior to us being born. The understanding of the kinds of contracts we have and the lessons we learn from them is amazing and the many anecdotes given allow us to see how WE can learn from them and move forward. Also, some of the really tough situations an animal chooses to experience show the unconditional love animals have for their person.
May 25, 2020
I loved this book! The stories are so heartwarming and testifies to the love Tammy has for animals. The book gave me a new perspective on my relationship with my animals and how they have healed me. I have so much gratitude for the wisdom and love I found in reading this book! Truly inspiring!
August 18, 2024
Beautiful book. It found a way to my life shortly after 2 out of my 3 cats passed away 5 days from one another. I have been able to release a lot of grief I didn't know I still carried about my cats passing.
January 9, 2022
I really enjoyed this book ❤ cried a few times. If you're an animal lover and an empath, give this book a go.
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