Holoverse said:

When I start meditating, and really get into the "forest breathing" type of feel.

Suddenly, theres butterflies, and bees, and groups of small flies in swarms.  All close by.
And the birds start landing on branches all around me.

Same thing at home.
If Im just chilling.  Nothing.
Soon as I enter deep meditation, my 2 cats start rubbing up against me, climbing on my lap, trying to "kiss" me, and purring very loudly.

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Nature is trying to distract you and/or keep your attention on It.

Holoverse said:

This has happened to me as well.

Whenever I just sit in nature,  I see a bird or two.
Maybe a bee.  But usually theyre few and far between.

When I start meditating, and really get into the "forest breathing" type of feel.

Suddenly, theres butterflies, and bees, and groups of small flies in swarms.  All close by.
And the birds start landing on branches all around me.

Same thing at home.
If Im just chilling.  Nothing.
Soon as I enter deep meditation, my 2 cats start rubbing up against me, climbing on my lap, trying to "kiss" me, and purring very loudly.

So yeah, I think animals can pick up on this stuff.
Not sure how, if its an "energy field" type thing.
Or maybe the certain chemicals released druring meditation, also release pheromones of some sort, dunnno. 

But yeah, I usually dont share these stories, because to most people I imagine it just sounds retarded/delusional.

But at least I know here, I wont be laughed at....too much. lol
Or at least, here, 1 or 2 people have had the same experiences.

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