Pets Do Grieve

 

 

  “My mother’s dog came to live with us after my mother passed away. The dog just lies around; his eyes are vacant like he checked-out; he won’t eat and doesn’t interact with us, not even for snuggles.

“I don’t get it. He’s known us for his whole life. What’s wrong with him? And what can I do to help?”

Pets Do Grieve

It doesn’t matter if it’s a dog, cat, bird, rodent, reptile, fish, horse, etc. They are part of the family and will grieve the loss of someone in their family – whether the loss is due to death of a family member, or the animal has been abandoned.

Your mom’s dog has been with her companion (your mom) for most if not all of his life. The dog is grieving. He lost not only his human companion and his pack, but he also lost his home. He’s grieving and depressed.

You can address this with your veterinarian who may prescribe a short term anti-depressant for the pet.

Acknowledging you and the pet’s grief can help you both.

If it were me, I’d invite the memory or essence of...Read More

by Jan Toomer

Loss

 

 

We each experience loss – and grieve – daily. We may not be consciously aware that we have daily losses; we are however actively aware of any losses on a larger scale, such as losing a job or the death of a loved one.

I’d like to discuss the daily losses first. The daily loss we all experience is the end of each day, only to start anew the next day. Granted, there are some days we are relieved or glad they ended.

But there’s also other small losses (as perceived by our energy). Having to end a riveting conversation with a friend; the last bite of your favorite food; the last sip of the fabulous creamy hot chocolate on a cold day; the end of a good book.

There’s also seasons. When I lived in the Midwest, we had four defined...Read More

by Jan Toomer

Suicide Sucks

 

 

As you know, our daughter JoAnna committed suicide in 2009. Though her physical death occurred in 2009, she actually started her death process on September 11, 2001 – also known as 9-11.

We were lucky in that we knew why she killed herself, but it didn't make that act of finality and the physical loss any easier. So many survivors don't know the reason for their friend or loved one committing suicide. Either way...suicide sucks.

Many survivors, regardless if they know the reason behind the suicide or not, are left with so many questions that often no one has any answers to. And then there's the risk of the survivors sinking into the rabbit hole of guilt. “Maybe if I'd done ______ differently.”*... Read More

by Jan Toomer

 

 

Energy Update – March 3, 2017

Relationship Upheavals

The energy right now is shaking up relationships to help us see, release and heal the unexpressed or unresolved.

www.metaphysical-studies.com/energy-update-march-3-2017/


by Jan Toomer