The Path of Presence: What the Animals Taught Me About True Connection

Presence isn’t something we “do”—it’s something we become. Over the years, the animal companions in my care have quietly taught me what true connection feels like in the body: invitation instead of force, stillness instead of rushing, and joy that’s shared rather than distracted. This is the path I’m walking now—heart-led, deeply embodied, and rooted in what’s real.