The Unseen Ways in Which Animals Help Us
- Brainz Magazine
- Jul 18
- 5 min read
Written by Emma Liston, Energy Healer
Emma Liston is best known for her "magical" ability that goes beyond traditional energy healing. As the heart of Being-Magic, she works with both humans and animals, though animals are her true passion. Calling herself an “animal kingdom guardian,” she sees her work as a life purpose, using her unique gifts to bring comfort to those she helps.
I believe that animals are the bridge to reconnecting with ourselves, our planet, and one another. Once we truly see them, as the sentient souls they are, we dissolve the illusion of separation. Race, gender, species, all fall away when we understand that consciousness flows through every living being. When we recognize ourselves in the other, everything changes.
We’ve all heard stories of animals saving human lives, a loyal dog, a brave horse, a whale protecting a diver. But beyond these heroic moments lies a deeper truth: animals have played essential roles in human evolution. From supporting basic survival to helping shape our societies, they have always been with us, working beside us, loving us, and often, teaching us.
This article explores both the practical roles animals play in our world today and the profound, often unacknowledged ways they’ve shaped our evolution as a species. It's also a heartfelt call to remember who they really are and who we are when we walk beside them with open hearts.
The role of animals in human evolution
Working animals have long been indispensable to human life. From transportation and farming to security and emotional care, their contributions are woven into the fabric of our civilisation. As we step into a more conscious future, the nature of our relationship with animals is evolving, bringing new opportunities and deeper ethical responsibilities.
Whether as companions, helpers, or spiritual guides, animals have always been and will remain integral to our human story.
Symbolic and spiritual roles
Beyond their practical support, animals have long held spiritual and symbolic significance across cultures. Many ancient traditions honour animals for their traits, courage, wisdom, protection, seeing them as messengers or guides between worlds (read more on this here).
Animals appear in mythology, religion, and sacred art as symbols of the divine. In ancient Egypt, cats were revered as guardians of the home and of the unseen. In Hinduism, cows are considered sacred, representing gentleness and abundance.
Energetically, animals often act as gatekeepers between dimensions. Many, like cats, navigate both the seen and unseen realms, supporting their human companions not just in waking life, but also during sleep and dream states. They hold space, anchor energy, and serve as soul allies in planetary evolution.
Some specific examples
Guide dogs for the blind
Labradors, Golden Retrievers, and sometimes German Shepherds are trained to assist people with visual impairments. These incredible dogs don’t just guide, they empower. They help their humans navigate the world with safety, dignity, and independence. The bond between guide dog and handler runs deep; it is one of trust, loyalty, and love.
Sniffer dogs
German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, and Springer Spaniels are often deployed in search-and-rescue missions, natural disasters, and criminal investigations. With a sense of smell up to 100,000 times more sensitive than ours, dogs can detect scents buried under rubble or snow, saving lives where human ability falls short.
They are also used in detecting narcotics and explosives, contributing not just to safety, but often to life-saving interventions.
Therapy animals
In hospitals, care homes, schools, and even prisons, therapy animals provide comfort and connection. Dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds have been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety, ease depression, and bring joy to those who are struggling.
Their gift? Unconditional presence. No judgement. No agenda. Just love.
Other working animals
For centuries, animals powered agriculture and industry. Horses, oxen, and mules helped humans plough land and transport goods. Elephants moved timber. Pigeons carried vital messages during wartime. Before engines and electricity, animals were quite literally our power source.
Some, like the horses in the Canadian Mounted Police, still hold honoured working roles today.
They are more than “just animals”
Animals are more than helpers. They are mirrors, messengers, mentors, and soul allies. Our connection with them is key to our shift into heart-led consciousness.
This includes domestic animals, wild ones, and even those we may never encounter in the flesh. Animal communicators today are bridging the gap between species, sharing powerful messages from lions, elephants, bees, and whales, revealing that animals are teachers of balance, extinction, rebirth, and unconditional love.
Perhaps the most profound truth is this: Animals live without ego.
They have never forgotten how to love without condition. They haven’t lost their connection to their hearts. This may be why, despite humanity’s history of repeated exploitation and harm, they remain willing to love and forgive.
We are now remembering that animals are not beneath us; they are our equals. And it is time we begin treating them as such.
The gateway to a new Earth
I’ve always believed that animals are the gateway to a new Earth. Why? Because they have held the memory of what we truly are, love in physical form. They’ve anchored that frequency on the planet, patiently waiting for us to remember. And now, we are.
Animals have just as much right to be here as we do. They are not here for us to hold dominion over; they are here with us, as part of a great family of life. It's time we honour them with the care, reverence, and love they so freely offer us.
One of my favourite quotes comes from Judith Corvin-Blackburn: “When we truly understand that we are all part of one another, that we are all in this together, and when we truly live from our heart's wisdom, we can no longer tolerate creating conditions that could bring suffering for any soul.”
Learn more from the animals
If this article stirred something in you, and you’d like to go deeper, I invite you to watch this video here to learn more about what animals have to share with us. And if you're curious about how I personally work with animals, both in communication and healing, feel free to reach out. The animals are always speaking, and they are ready to be heard.
Read more from Emma Liston
Emma Liston, Energy Healer
Emma Liston is a passionate advocate for animals, combining healing and interspecies communication to create meaningful change. Together with her global community, she facilitates worldwide healing events for animals affected by war, natural disasters, and other crises. Her unwavering belief in the magic that surrounds us drives her to inspire a global shift in the way we care for all living beings, one animal, one human, and one act of kindness at a time.
