In conjunction with Psychology Today blogger, Steven Kotler, I've been pondering whether nonhuman animals ("animals") have spiritual experiences and are they religious. Here, Steven and I want to ...
Many people consider their pets part of the family, so it isn't uncommon for questions to arise about animals having souls or an afterlife. There are many differing opinions on whether animals have ...
Sarah Bowen says she’s been doing the work of an animal chaplain since she was 6 years old. Raised in the Midwest as a Presbyterian preacher’s kid, she was often hauled to hospice facilities and ...
Animals often show that the instinct for connection and meaning is not unique to humans by displaying behaviors that feel deeply symbolic. Sometimes, these behaviors resemble human rituals that give ...
Behavioural psychologist Jessica Lobo adds, “Humans naturally seek patterns and meaning, especially during periods of ...
SEATTLE — They are our friends, our faithful companions and even our guardians, but Shel Graves said the connection we make with our pets also happens on a spiritual level. And she should know. She's ...