May 12, 2014
There are a lot of animals leaving their bodies right now.
In fact, there have been so many that my last newsletter was about Saying
Goodbye to our Pets. In it I discussed animal views on death, making the most
of the time you have left, how to know when it’s time, preparing for
euthanasia, and also how to honor them after they are gone. http://www.rockisland.com/~mg/pages/news.html
What I didn’t talk about is the common reaction from people
that it’s not fair.
How can losing a loved one ever seem fair? We adore these
precious beings and want them to be with us forever. But life is finite and
unfortunately animals live much shorter lives than we do.
Sometimes when a beloved animal friend dies we take it
personally. We think it’s the world, or life, or God, or the universe punishing
us for some unknown reason. We scream and rant and rave that it’s not fair, but
the simple truth is that it’s not about fairness. It just is.
Life isn’t about being fair – it’s about relationships and
sharing love. It would be way less fair to have never met this wonderful being
and to have missed out on all the good times and the love.
When your dear animal companion leaves this world, don’t
waste your time and energy on how unfair it is. Instead, focus on the joy and
love that you shared and be grateful that you two had whatever time together
that you did. When you are in a place of gratitude and joy, you will attract
another wonderful being into your life and will be honoring your deceased pet
by spreading your love.
The ways of life and death are a mystery. Animals are very
accepting of death and not afraid to leave this world. They know that no matter
what form they are in, that they will always be connected to us. Keep your
heart open and allow yourself to feel the love that is flowing to you from your
dearly departed friend. They are still there – really - and it’s only fair that you accept that
love and hold it dear.
