The connection we have with our animal friend is a strong bond of love, heart to heart and soul to soul. When we love so deeply, the grief is often deep as well.
We all grieve in our own way and in our own time, and there’s no right or wrong way to grieve. In fact, it is important to allow yourself to grieve.
Grief is not something that usually passes quickly, but grief is our companion for a shorter or longer time as we find our way through the pain. We search for a way to move forward with our animal companion by our side in spirit.
There are many things you can do that will help relieve your pain and bring you comfort, but sometimes something may touch your heart and instantly lift the burden of pain and bring you deep peace. It doesn’t happen often, but the Sacred Spirit Journey I share in this episode of The Healing Petloss Podcast did just that.
I did a Sacred Spirit Journey for a client, connecting with and bringing back a message from Vicki’s angel cat Monkey. When Vicki listened to Monkey’s message, this is what she experienced in her own words:
My heart is healed because of the sacred journey you have sent me – it was instantly!!! As I sit here crying at my desk in work, tears of some sadness but more joy and peace, I feel an enormous weight lifted from me and I feel the love from Monkey and Tobee. When I get home this evening I will listen to this many times no doubt….and I will be listening to Tobee’s message too.
You are truly an amazing gifted person and I feel that I am so lucky to have found you!
Thank you again,
Blessings, Vicki
That was Vicki’s experience after she had received her beloved pet’s message from me. Vicki mentions Tobee, who is Vicki’s other angel cat that I also connected with in a Sacred Spirit Journey. I have featured Tobee’s beautiful message in my book ‘Healing Pet Loss’ (the 2nd edition), where you can read it and also see a photo of Tobee. While the intense grief can at times be lifted suddenly, as it did in this case, grief tends to come in waves and will at times come up as we remember our pet that has passed. Grief and joy can go hand in hand.
I will now share the Sacred Spirit Journey with Monkey’s message. May it bring you peace and comfort in your time of grief.
You can both listen to and read Monkey’s message below.
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As I begin the Sacred Spirit Journey to connect with Vicki’s angel cat Monkey, I am surprised that I am not drawn into my heart, to my feet or upwards, which are some of the ways these journeys often tend to begin.
“That’s because I am here,” Monkey says.Monkey is present here with me where I do the journey; she is in the window in front of me, looking out at the birds outside.
Monkey turns, smiles and says to me:
“All the burdens, struggles and challenges I had during the last period I was alive; they do not exist anymore. I am in spirit now, and my spirit self is healthy and strong. I am at peace. However, I needed to connect with Vicki, for she is not at peace with what happened, yet. I am here to bring her peace of mind and healing to her heart.”
One of my spirit guides, Eagle, comes by and Monkey goes on his back and the rest of us follow. There’s space for all of us.
We don’t rush but take time to enjoy the journey as Eagle makes the long flight.
Monkey says:
“Enjoy the journey. Be present on your soul’s journey, and realize that it’s not about getting somewhere, but to be present with appreciation and acceptance – with the peace that your heart holds for you and that you can connect with when you allow yourself to be present with what is.”
We stop before a garden gate. It reminds me of the entrance to the magical garden from my meditation [ ‘A Sacred Meeting in a Magical Garden’ ].
Monkey looks around and says:
“We’re waiting for Vicki,”
Vicki comes walking, and Monkey is very happy to see her.
Monkey says:
“I am glad you listened to your heart. That’s what brought you to me. Always follow your heart, for it is your guide on your journey through life. Not the ‘outer’ heart, but the ‘inner’ heart which is one with your soul – that eternal part of you who sees the past, present and future as one.”
We all enter the garden and enjoy the flowers, bushes, trees, and the birds singing. Enjoying the peace here.
As we walk, Monkey says to Vicki:
“It would be helpful for you to connect with me here or in a sacred place that your heart guides you to create or discover. It holds the ‘peace beyond time’ where our souls can meet and our hearts rejoice in our togetherness.
Acknowledge the challenges we met and learn from them what you can, but don’t forget to see beyond. See beyond the struggles – all the way to the place where our souls connect, to the place where we walk side by side, you and I, our souls family, companions on the journey we share through eternity.
Love is the bond that we share. Always return to that love – that unconditional kind that doesn’t have any ‘buts’. The kind where you just know in your heart and soul we belong together.”
They arrive at the little pond and sit together in stillness. Monkey is on Vicki’s lap, purring. They sit without speaking for a long time, Vicki asks Monkey:
“Can you let me know if I did the right thing, is there’s something more about your health I should have known about, and if you’ll be okay?”
Monkey smiles and says:
“You still have doubts? Be at peace, my dear, for all is well.
You did everything so well; so concerned about me and trying to do what was best for me. I deeply appreciate your unfaltering care and love. It means a lot to me.
As you know, my health was failing, and even though I could probably have lasted a little longer in my body, you helped me get peace.
Hold on to the most important thing: At the very end, when I discovered that you were not leaving but stayed with me to the end. That was so important. That enabled me to relax, to trust and to ease into the light, being close to, being held by my soul’s companion. That connection we made is one I too will treasure forever.
As you move forward in your life, do so with peace in your heart, knowing I am beside you, loving you all the way.
As you make choices in your life, make them from the heart – the deep inner heart; the soul’s place.
You will know what to do when you take this approach.
If you have doubts in life, don’t let yourself be pushed, but take ‘time out’ to enter your soul’s sacred place and find there the path shown to you.”
In that moment, angel cat Tobee comes walking, jumps up, greet them both warmly and says:
“I’m here to share my love with you both and to guide Monkey to the light. She will not be alone.
See the beauty each day in your daily life, and know that our love shines through each encounter with beauty that you have. It’s the beauty of the soul that reaches out and touches your heart.
Share your heart’s love with those you meet and with yourself.
Continue walking the path of the heart, and although it is not always an easy path, you are always supported and guided on that path you have chosen through this life. We are many who cheer you on, for in your footsteps, beautiful flowers grow. Love shared makes flowers flourish.
Say goodbye for now, for it is time we leave.”
Vicki says to Tobee:
“You sure are a wise one. I love you so much, my precious one.”
Tobee says:
“I know. And as you know, I love you too – to eternity.”
Vicki turns to Monkey and says:
“Thank you for all your love, for your companionship, for the togetherness through the ups and downs. Thank you for being you.”
Monkey leans in close to Vicki and their touch says more than words ever could.
Monkey says:
“I’m ready. Thank you for meeting me. It means a lot to me that you reached out to me. You followed your heart to me. Keep doing that. You are loved – always.”
The two angel cats walk away together and Vicki waves to them. A fond goodbye – with sadness, but even more with love and a deep gratitude. A feeling of connectedness, and a knowing that their hearts will always be one.
I give thanks and end the journey.
Receive your own pet’s personal healing message ❤️
I have found from my own experience with losing animals that were close to my heart, that the best advice for healing your heart after the loss of your beloved pet will most often come from your own angel animal – from your animal friend who knows you better than anyone, and whom you have a heart and soul connection with.I have made my Sacred Spirit Journeys available, so you can receive a healing message from your animal companion that has passed. If you want to learn more, click on link or on the menu at the top of this page where it says Receive a message from YOUR Pet.
