Our true nature is everywhere, you can find it even in crowded places, where so many thoughts and feelings are hitting you at once. Go back to the source - just BEING (not doing/thinking, etc..) in Mother Nature.

The exercise - find some nature; sit or stand; at least 10 minutes. his story of sudden encounter with fox - "you're ok; I love you". she lay down; he did Reiki. she stayed, until he had the Thought - :"I wonder how long she will stay?" Also, did walking meditation thru a herd of cows. Followed along with him, until he thought. When we're in peaceful state, we're not like typical humans. Being in nature gives you a different perspective on life. This is your 'me time'. Homework - get present at least 5 min a day; in nature at least 10 min a day;

Bringing your animal into the present moment

your create the atmosphere; build the relationship. Sit or stand close to them; eye attention to the side of them; not focused directly at them (while creating this peaceful environment). 30 seconds - look at them; and ask what their feelings are? then back to being present. Go at their pace. Know that it will work. Can't force it; patience; persistence in non-reactional state; don't try too hard. Understanding their resistance; not everyone knows they need peace. Could be uncomfortable. Like a glass with some juice in it; which represents some emotional pain. Top of glass is conscious level; bottom (with juice) is sub-conscious level. Emotion is deep. Water coming in represents peace or present moment. As it comes in, it dilutes the emotion, but also brings it to the conscious level, where it can be felt by the animal. As we keep adding the 'water' it dilutes, makes the juice/emotion flow out; vessel becomes clear or peaceful. The animal has released the fearful emotions. This can be uncomfortable; go at their pace; may be yawning/sighing. They're not carrying the pain anymore. They may show neediness at this point.

Sit near; focus point close to them; not directly on them; body is still; focused on my sense of touch; and what I can hear. If their attention goes away, bring it back by a small movement. Don't react to their neediness; gently push away if they are making you think. Peace is always stronger than emotion. You need to be persistent; go in and out; at their pace; see how they respond. It's not about you; it's about them. If it takes longer, could be more meaningful. Create the atmosphere, and they will eventually realize it is you creating it.

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