What would you think if I told you that spirit came to me disguised as a papillon dog? When I met my papillon, Nigel, when he was 2 weeks of age, I did not realize the path that was ahead for the both of us.
At a tarot reading, the tarot reader told me the puppy I was waiting for was a special soul chosen for me by my previous dog, Otis, who had passed about 9 months prior. I could hardly get my head wrapped around that, since I had not even met Nigel. I was on a waitlist for this pup, but I never forgot the message told to me at that reading.
Soon after that tarot reading, the breeder contacted me and said that the litter was coming. The news was unexpected for me, since I was on the list for the April litter, not the December.
The breeder acknowledged her error and said it was the first time she had ever done that in her 25 years of breeding dogs, but she would honor it if the litter had a boy dog, as that was my request.
On December 3rd, the pups were born: 4 girls, 1 boy. I thought about what was said to me at my tarot reading, and I knew that this was destined.
After meeting Nigel in person, I decided to start a social media account for him. I felt when our eyes met that Nigel had a message, and I was the one who was going to get it out there for him. The message was simple: to spread happiness. I decided to give Nigel the title of Happiness Ambassador as we grew more of a presence on social media.
People reached out to tell me how happy Nigel’s account made them feel. This propelled me to reach more people by just being kind and loving. Dogs love everyone. They do not judge; they do not care how much money you make; they just love.
As this account grew, it filled my heart with joy and really channeled my love of being creative. The account also made me realize how much of a social person I am. Just like Nigel, I too enjoyed spreading happiness and kindness to all.
I soon realized that on the vision board I had created were the words SEEN AND HEARD. It occurred to me that Nigel was guiding me to my better self.
Not long after, the Power of Positivity reached out, proposing a feature highlighting Nigel and me and our mission. This was a real opportunity to get validation from the community of everything positive, but I struggled with showing my face.
I meditated and realized that this was what I was working towards from the moment I met Nigel to now. So I stepped into my authenticity and owned it. Nigel again had given me courage to be the best me.
Through this process I found my voice, gained confidence, and stepped into the role of my true authenticity. I started a side hustle, became part of a women’s networking group, and I even received my certification as an Infinite Possibilities Trainer and reached Trailblazer status.
Nigel truly is a special soul that guided me to my destined awesomeness. Behind the face of this cute pup, I was evolving, growing, and connecting with spirit more than I ever had before.
So, if you believe in spirit, can you believe that it may come in the form of a beloved pet? I know that I am a true believer!
