Sometimes, it’s the little things that make us pause: unusual behavior, withdrawal, less joy in what’s usually loved.
That’s how it was with Ida.
For two days, she suddenly seemed different. Skittish. Distant. Instead of roaming the garden with us like she usually does, she would sit down frequently and just watch. She was present – but not quite herself.
Of course I asked her what was going on. And she showed me: Everything’s fine. No fear, no emotional imbalance, no energetic disturbance. So I figured maybe it was the solar flares? Or the full moon?
But the next day, I had the impulse to feel into her body – not just emotionally or energetically, but physically. And there it was: a blockage. Pain in her lower back and hip area. When I gently palpated her, she clearly reacted.
The interesting part? She wasn’t showing it outwardly. She still ran up the stairs, barked at the garden fence, jumped on the couch, wagged her tail joyfully. Everything seemed “normal.”
And yet something had shifted.
It felt like even she didn’t want to admit it to herself. Like she tried to push it aside, not show it. Just like we humans so often do. When something hurts, we keep going. We ignore the early signals. We don’t listen to what our body is telling us.
Our animals do the same. They hide pain for as long as they can. They only show it when they no longer have a choice – or when we take the time to really tune in.
So today, I want to gently invite you:
If your animal starts acting differently – seems more withdrawn, unsure, or just “not quite right” – take a moment. Don’t just ask what might be going on emotionally or energetically. Ask the body, too. Maybe something physical is asking to be seen.
Ida has an appointment with a osteopath today.
And I’m so glad I took another look.
From heart to heart,
Tanja