"Animals say we speak in the 'language of the tongue'. They speak the language of silence — the whispers in the stillness.

"Hearing that voice is a skill we all once had and can have again. It's simply a muscle gone into disuse.

"The language of silence can be experienced as mental images, feelings, words, and thoughts. It's the forgotten art of telepathy. Once mastered, you can hear the voices of all of nature. You can speak with spirit everywhere, no matter which side of the veil, or what form or shape.

"Today more than ever, the natural world needs us to listen. In this way, we can regain the dignity and humility the ancients once had. We can walk in harmony with all species, offering them a respect long forgotten.

"Animals are not for us to own. We are their guardians. They are our teachers. This is the soul pact we made on the other side of the veil."
— Billie Dean

For more information about animal communication, please see Billie's articles.