Care and Support When a Soul Transitions
Sacred Ceremonies To Honor Our Beloved Animal Companions
Articles by Sharon Callahan
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                         Sacred  Memorial Service for my Beloved "Smokey"

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Care and Support for a Transitioning Soul

As with any new experience we go through, the body, mind and spirit make adjustments and prepares for what lays ahead. And so it is when a divine being starts to make their transition from this life to the next. As the body starts to fall away, the soul will start to strengthen. Animal communication, flower essences and Reiki can gently assist with loving support, helping the soul to travel through this time of transition into a new state of being allowing the soul to leave the body in more peace and harmony.

Being a part of this process with your loved one is a beautiful experience for both of you. This is a time to honor your beloved animal companion for their presence and love in your life. One that should not be feared, but looked upon as a next step in your life together. By your support and love during this time for your beloved animal companion, you allow him or her to open up more peacefully to what is to come, able to leave this earth plane in harmony. Though this is often a time of great fear for most people, it can be one of the most healing and spiritually empowering times in our lives if we allow our animal companions to teach us that life does not end here, but continues on to yet another phase of our exsistence. One that we will all go through. For though our animal companions our not in physical form right before us to touch, they are and always will be with us in spirit. Guiding and helping us follow our choosen blueprint of our life's plan if only we will listen and raise our consciousness to hear them.

We must for the welfare of ourselves, our other animal companions and human family members to move on and remember our beloved animals with love and joy, but to not let their lose turn into a deep sadness that overshadows our very being. Remember, our animal companion that has just transitioned is still living in the moment, moving on with their life and existence where they now reside in the next phase of their life.

Communication is very helpful during this time as it can resolve unanswered questions and concerns your beloved animal companion and you may have for one another. It helps the caretaker to better understand and help the animal during their transition. There may be questions about when to stop medical treatments. Concerns about their physical well-being and comfort. What to do when they stop eating. Your beloved animal may have certain requests and information he wants you to know before he leaves as you may have things you want them to know as well. Sharing your love for each other at this time gives tremendous comfort to both of you.

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Sacred Ceremony

A sacred ceremony is one of the most beautiful ways to honor your beloved animal companion. This can be done before, during and after their transition. This is a perfect time to tell them how much they mean to you and your special times together. Light candles, play soft music and surround them with beautiful fresh rose petals. Mediation is also helpful to calm the emotions which can keep us from being fully present for our beloved one. Meditating with your beloved animal companion during this time is a beautiful experience for both of you and it helps to strengthen your bond. During this time together write your memories and thoughts down in a beautiful journal with your animal companion close by, as these very special times can slip from our memories as time goes by. Adding photographs in your journal is wonderful too. Later when you reconnect with your beloved animal companion you will have their beautiful lives story that you shared with them to read and cherish over and over again. You will never regret taking time from your busy schedule to spend with your beloved animal companion at this very precious time.

I have been blessed with being able to help both animals and their caretakers by providing emotional support and guidance through the use of intuitive communication, flower essences, Reiki and prayer as a beloved animal companion prepares its soul to transition from this life to the next. It is with great reverence and honor to be able to assist others through this very special life process. 


                             
                                           In Loving Memory of "Princess Louise"
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Articles by Sharon Callahan

Sharon Callahan at Anaflora has an extensive section on her website with numerous articles devoted to “Grieving the Loss of a Loved Animal”.
http://www.anaflora.com/grieving/index.html
You will find her words during this time very comforting, supporting and uplifting as she guides you and your beloved animal companion to a higher level of consciousness and a new state of being for both of you.