Pet loss reunion.
Connect with your dog,
Its spirit.
Sitting with your beloved dog again.
For now,
Settle yourself and choose a position that feels steady,
Either sitting or laying down.
And let your shoulders drop.
Unclench your jaw,
Soften your belly,
And take a long breath in,
And a longer breath out.
And feel those breaths like a wave.
The wave comes in,
And the wave goes out.
And if you already feel emotions,
That's okay.
Nothing needs to be fixed.
We're simply here to create a safe place for love to land.
Bring one hand to your heart,
And one hand to your belly,
And feel the warmth of your palms.
Feel the simple truth.
You are here,
Now.
And let your breath become steady and gentle,
With that wave of going in and going out.
And if at any point this feels too intense,
You can open your eyes,
Look around the room,
And return to the feeling of the floor beneath you.
You're in charge of this journey.
You are invited,
In your mind,
To imagine a favorite place.
A place where you and your dog feel good.
It can be real,
Or can a place that you create.
Maybe it's laying down on the couch in the sunlight.
Or a forest trail.
Your backyard under the tree.
Or a bed with soft blankets.
A lakeside,
A field,
Or just a quiet room.
And let this place come alive gently.
You are invited to notice the details,
The light,
The colors,
The temperature,
The texture,
The smells,
And maybe even the taste.
And most importantly,
Connect with the feeling.
This place is calm.
This place is kind.
And this place is yours.
Imagine a soft circle of protection forming around you.
It can be light,
Or a warm mist,
Or a golden glow like late afternoon sun.
This boundary is not rigid,
It's loving and clear.
And it only allows what supports healing,
Peace,
And truth.
Take a breath,
And let that boundary become steady.
And if it feels right,
Speak these words into your space.
Only love is welcome here.
Only kindness.
Only what serves the highest good.
And feel the steadiness of that.
In this beautiful circle,
We are opening a gentle connection.
Like a thread of light from your heart.
Imagine a small,
Warm point of light in the center of your chest.
And with each breath,
It glows somewhat brighter.
And imagine that light extending softly outwards.
Not searching,
Not forcing,
Just offering.
Like holding a hand out in the dark and saying,
I'm here.
With this light coming from you as an invitation,
You can speak these words.
Beloved dog,
If it's right.
If it's comfortable for you,
You're welcome to come close.
And just sit in this space.
You are here in this space as a sovereign being,
With beautiful light that invites,
Not with strain,
But with softness.
And imagine your dog arriving in whatever way is easiest for you.
So maybe you see them clearly.
Maybe you sense them as warmth.
Maybe you feel a movement in the air that brings that special smell.
And maybe you simply remember them so vividly that it feels like now.
Let it be your way.
And if you like to ask permission,
You can say,
Is it okay if I sit with you?
And just notice what you feel.
A yes as warmth or ease or openness.
Or maybe a no as distance and tightness,
Silence.
And that's okay.
You can simply send love and stay safe.
If it feels like a yes,
See the invitation in your dog coming close.
Feel the weight of them leaning into you.
The familiar shape.
The way their presence settles your nervous system.
And if you want,
You can place a hand where you would touch them.
On their chest,
Their head,
Behind the ears or along the back.
And let your body remember what love feels like.
You may feel invited to say,
I missed you.
I love you.
And thank you for finding me.
And allow a few quiet breaths here.
Just cuddling.
No questions,
No effort.
Just together.
And in this place,
If this invitation feels right for you,
You can ask a question.
I have a few suggestions for you that follow your own intuition.
You could ask,
What do you want to know?
How are you?
What do you want from me now?
What was your favorite thing about our life together?
And just let the answer arrive in whatever form it comes.
A word,
A feeling,
A memory.
A simple image.
Or a gentle knowing.
Don't judge it.
Your heart speaks many languages.
And if nothing comes,
That's okay.
Sometimes the message is simple.
Presence.
And sometimes the message is,
I'm still with you.
In love.
And if you like a sign,
Keep it soft and kind.
You might say,
If it is right,
Please send me a sign that feels comforting and clear.
Something simple that won't scare me.
You can add,
Let it come in a peaceful way and allow me to recognize it easily.
And then release the request,
Like letting a feather float on water.
Take a moment to thank your dog.
You might say,
Thank you for loving me.
Thank you for being my companion.
Thank you for still visiting me in the way you can.
And just receive an image of your dog receiving this soft eyes,
Calm body,
Steady presence.
And here at this time,
We close gently.
Not as a goodbye forever,
But as a loving end to this moment.
Imagine the thread of light between your heart running,
Returning to your chest.
And as you're rewinding a golden ribbon,
Nothing is severed,
It's simply brought back to you.
You both are sovereign.
You can softly say,
You can go in peace,
And you can return when it's right.
I'm safe,
You're safe,
A love remains.
And watch your dog move to a comfortable resting place in that favorite place,
Or fade into light,
Or simply become a warm feeling in your heart.
Bring your awareness back to your body,
And feel the surface beneath you,
Feel your hands,
Feel your feet.
And take a slow breath in,
And a long breath out.
Gently wiggle your fingers and toes,
And when you're ready,
Open your eyes,
Welcome back,
And welcome home.
