In Listening to Nature, Joseph Cornell writes: "While you're outdoors, observe an animal closely. Follow it as it moves. See how nature has expressed itself uniquely in this animal. Become quiet within your mind so that you can become sensitively aware of the animal's essence. Mentally affirm your appreciative thoughts to the animal. Listen." Be ready to receive what an animal you meet in the wild offers you. Observe, listen, and take in the special energy of this being. When the animal leaves, send along a blessing.
— Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat in Summertime and Living Takes Practice