Lately, I’ve noticed a chipmunk who frequently visits outside my home. It darts across the path, pauses to observe me, and scurries off with energy that’s both playful and purposeful. As an animal communicator, I’ve learned that no animal crosses our path by accident—and this little creature’s consistent presence carries a message worth exploring.

We often think we’re the ones training our animals, but if you pay close attention, you’ll realize they’re shaping US just as much — if not more!

When I start noticing animals around my house I always take stock into what the reason is for their appearance. What animal lessons are they trying to teach me. Lately there have been two that have been showing up repeatedly. They are the house fly and a deer.

Wise advice from a Floridian Brown Anole.

Here are 8 tips I learned when starting animal communication and also from the animals themselves!