Saying Goodbye

this is the throat chakra

No worries--I'm not going anywhere--you guys are STUCK with me!

But one of my discoveries when I had brain surgery at twenty-five, is that there are two kinds of things in life--things that pertain to Life, Death, and Forever….and then there's everything else. Life is so short, who really has time to care about 'everything else'?

In fact, the most important two things in the world are 'Hello' and 'Goodbye', and saying them well. How can anyone notice your Presence if you do not announce it through a warm greeting that makes the Other feel like the Most Important Person in the world, the Only Person In The Room who has your Full Attention? And when the time comes to take this Wonderful gift of Being Fully Present and Mindful someplace else, is it not kindness itself to announce the 'departure' in a warm and caring manner?

I think, absolutely!

But there are times when saying 'goodbye' needs a little extra help from Archangel Michael.

He has a big sword to help cut all the 'energetic connections' to the past hurts, to present conflicts where someone is 'sucking your energy', or even to things that are not good for you, like cigarettes.

Archangel Michael will cut the 'attraction' or 'connection' between you and the thing from which you wish to 'move on'. Simply ask, out loud or in your Heart, and He Will Do It.

It is So.

But what about 'the Big Goodbye', Death?

That one is a different story. The preparation for, or adjustment to, the time when the heart will not beat and the voice will never be heard again from your Loved One.

Many times it is difficult for both parties, the one who is set to Transition, and the ones who are Left Behind.  Even though it is the will of the Divine and All Parties Involved (in Spirit, on a Higher Level), saying goodbye is terribly difficult, and often, physical with gut-wrenching experience of grief and loss that lasts for some time after the passing.

Even for me, a psychic medium who guides others back and forth through the 'tunnel of Light' like other people ride an escalator, I get all sad and devastated, too, at my own experience of Loss. For example, the loss of my beloved grandfather, Nannu Filippo, hurt the most, and even though it has been twenty years, I feel it in an instant when I have a reminder of his love for me. (He was both my grandfather and my godfather)

Is there anything that can help?

The answer is a big, enthusiastic YES!

There are 'death doulas' or 'death midwives' or 'anam caras' who will empower you and your family throughout the entire process! Here is a beautiful story I think you will appreciate very much, from someone who pioneered the field: The Reverend Olivia Rose Bareham (http://moonmagazine.org/rev-olivia-rose-bareham-death-midwife-2013-11-02/)

Aloha and Mahalos,
Namaste,

Reiki Doc

Case Report: Use of the Transition Symbol

Our neighborhood is a 'dog neighborhood'. Down the hill lives a dog, a great big male golden retriever named Sundance. Sundance is the 'king dog' in the neighborhood, and even fathered puppies with another golden 'Sophie'. I am very close with the owners of these dogs. So is my son. It was the first time he saw puppies, ever.

Sundance's mom called me to let us know he was sick.

We came over at once. But her husband said she was with Sundance over at Sophie's house.

Sundance had a tumor of the sinuses. He recognized us but had labored breathing. His mom was trying to decide between the vet's recommendation of putting him down, and hoping for a miracle. She had guilt.

My son did Reiki first on Sundance. It was a precious sight. Then he looked at me and said, 'Mom! Do your thing.'

Reiki on an animal feels 'different'. It is weaker, more liquidy. But I connected with Sundance's spirit. I let him know he was loved and it was okay. I gave full Reiki treatment, plus the transition symbol, which helps make the death transition easier.

After Reiki, Sundance ate his first piece of cheese in weeks. His mother had been force-feeding him. After watching me, his mother gave thanks for the Reiki. She relaxed as 'something had been done'.

I supported her to follow her heart on her decision, and said to me it looked like death might be soon.

Two days later, Sundance had a bleed out his nose. There was blood everywhere. The tumor had invaded. Everyone took him to the vet. Everyone had their chance to say goodbye, even Sophie. Then the vet gave the dose and he was gone.

His mom has been holding up fairly well through all of this. Sundance had been her birthday present eight years ago. She has peace.

Reiki played a big part in it. I am certain.

P.S. Sundance died a week to the day after Sophie's dad (owner) passed suddenly in his home.

Namaste,

Reiki Doc