Lessons of Mayia
It is amazing just how precious each soul is. How each one can touch our lives in such profound ways, whether it is only for a brief moment in time or a life-time experience. How such experiences as these can impact us in the most miraculous of ways… if we simply allow them or chose to see and acknowledge them, as often times they can come from the most unexpected resources, timing, and beings.
This portion of our book is to be dedicated to our cat Mayia. This Soul truly had a challenging journey in this life. Since birth, she was met with multiple diseases that would follow her throughout the course of her existence here on earth. In fact, prior to her adoption when Mayia was a year old, my mother learned from the facility Miah was in, the vet had wanted to put her down shortly after she was born, knowing the rough road she would have to carry. Yet, Source intercepted to ensure Mayia and my mom would meet.
When my mom saw her online, she knew she had to adopt her. Upon their first introduction, Mayia literally hugged my mom and clung on tight as if to say, we are finally together!
Mayia was one of our most powerful teachers, for despite her medical issues she faced, she never allowed her suffering get in the way of her ability to love wholly and completely and lived life to its fullest. She loved to play and her inventive ways showed us how to always think outside of the box. Many times, the other two cats my mom had, would look upon Mayia as if she were nuts for her behavior or the silly things she would conjure up to do, but she did not care. She did her own thing anyways despite how others saw her. She never took “No” for an answer and was patient, persistent and patient. For she knew with repetition, she would eventually get her way…. And not just with us, but with the other cats too and in all else she attempted to do.
Just as importantly, Mayia helped to heal me and grow in my learning experiences here. I had always been known to love and feel deeply with all my heart. Yet, when my own cats had passed away, along with family members over the course of time, prior of meeting Mayia, I vowed not to allow myself to love that deeply again, as the pain of loss is just too great. Yet, the moment I met Mayia, I fell head over heals for her. Her charm and charismatic way won me over instantly. We were inseparable from that moment on.
After thirteen years of such blessings she gave, it was simply her time to go. I feel as if my world has been torn in two. Yet, because of her, she reminded me the importance to let love in, no matter what happens in life or the perceived losses we face. To not be afraid to love wholly as she did, despite any pain or discomfort she felt. It is amazing how even after her passing I continued to learn from her within this experience of having to let go.
Initially, I could not make this decision of putting Mayia down myself, as I knew I was far too emotionally impacted at the thought of losing her. My mom was the same way, as we both knew our heart was desiring what was right and best for her, yet… it hurt too much in heart to say “good-bye.” We knew just how permanent we perceived it would be. So, we both turned to prayer, only to get the most loving and supportive reassurances it was her time and it would only be the right thing to do in letting her go VS. waiting until her symptoms developed more fully, as that would only induce more discomfort, pain, and less quality of life. We owed it to ourselves to remember her while she still managed to have some ability to enjoy our time together and too in her knowing we wanted to give her dignity and peace.
It was shortly before we put her down, we were on the way to the vet’s office when we saw two different hawks at various moments of the trip to the vet to put her to rest. These beloveds have always been sent to me whenever I needed to be reminded to see the high insight of all things or too, when I simply needed reassurance, I am on the right path. One met with us shortly upon our departure from our home, the second was leading us to the building where the vet was located. After putting Mayia down, my mom and I witnessed her messages sent. One cloud in the shape of a heart and right next to it another cloud very distinctively designed as a butterfly, which greeted us upon our arrival home. Shortly afterward we were greeted by a butterfly that literally flew around and into us. In fact, it almost followed us inside the home when we opened the door. We knew she was home and felt at peace. There were many other signs which took place in the days that followed most unexpected to help us know she is still around and all is well. She tried her best to give us comfort at the time of such great sorrow.
It is through this experience I learned that just because we may leave the bodies we were given to experience this physical plane, that we never truly leave. That we are always around to assist others and experience through others who remain. That we can continue to communicate through thought, feelings, and creative ways. That we do not need to have bodies to be able to be a part of each others lives.
Additionally, it is most important to mention the impact of prayer. As prayer is so powerful in its ability to aid us all in the most unexpected and precious ways. That it is safe to allow our trust in prayer to help guide us in all we do. That prayer can take on different forms in which to send and receive the healings and messages we most need to experience and witness.
I also learned how important it is to love again and so deeply. That it is safe to do so, even when losses are a natural order of life. It is never truly a loss when we gain so much from the experiences shared. That those memories and life lessons can aid and remain with us for eternity in the most positive sense.
What really impressed me the most too is how good it felt to feel the emotions expressed. Previously whenever I would cry over a loss of a loved one, that pain would tend to sting or cut deep. I began to associate tears with pain and suffering. Something I wanted to avoid like the plague. Yet, this time, I began to see… I was not crying due to loss, but due to love. How much I love and appreciated her and all she has taught me and inspired me over the years together. This led me to reflect on my life once again and how blessed this life really is. From healings past, I could see the good which came from all situations that once were perceived painful or full of trauma. Soon, I began to see just how comforting emotions can be, how they aid and sooth us if we simply allow them to be felt or expressed.
As a result, I am no longer finding myself making vows or promises of what I no longer wish to experience, but rather found gratitude in which to uplift, support and guide me as I continue the rest of my journey; for all the love, lessons, and tools she gave me to utilize in my own waking life.
I pray my Beloveds, this this too may help you to find comfort, inspiration, and peace. That though death is a natural part of life, it can end up meaning so much more that is beautiful and full of love.
#lifeafterloss #healingjourney #emotionalhealing #lettinggo #petsarefamily
It is amazing just how precious each soul is. How each one can touch our lives in such profound ways, whether it is only for a brief moment in time or a life-time experience. How such experiences as these can impact us in the most miraculous of ways… if we simply allow them or chose to see and acknowledge them, as often times they can come from the most unexpected resources, timing, and beings.
This portion of our book is to be dedicated to our cat Mayia. This Soul truly had a challenging journey in this life. Since birth, she was met with multiple diseases that would follow her throughout the course of her existence here on earth. In fact, prior to her adoption when Mayia was a year old, my mother learned from the facility Miah was in, the vet had wanted to put her down shortly after she was born, knowing the rough road she would have to carry. Yet, Source intercepted to ensure Mayia and my mom would meet.
When my mom saw her online, she knew she had to adopt her. Upon their first introduction, Mayia literally hugged my mom and clung on tight as if to say, we are finally together!
Mayia was one of our most powerful teachers, for despite her medical issues she faced, she never allowed her suffering get in the way of her ability to love wholly and completely and lived life to its fullest. She loved to play and her inventive ways showed us how to always think outside of the box. Many times, the other two cats my mom had, would look upon Mayia as if she were nuts for her behavior or the silly things she would conjure up to do, but she did not care. She did her own thing anyways despite how others saw her. She never took “No” for an answer and was patient, persistent and patient. For she knew with repetition, she would eventually get her way…. And not just with us, but with the other cats too and in all else she attempted to do.
Just as importantly, Mayia helped to heal me and grow in my learning experiences here. I had always been known to love and feel deeply with all my heart. Yet, when my own cats had passed away, along with family members over the course of time, prior of meeting Mayia, I vowed not to allow myself to love that deeply again, as the pain of loss is just too great. Yet, the moment I met Mayia, I fell head over heals for her. Her charm and charismatic way won me over instantly. We were inseparable from that moment on.
After thirteen years of such blessings she gave, it was simply her time to go. I feel as if my world has been torn in two. Yet, because of her, she reminded me the importance to let love in, no matter what happens in life or the perceived losses we face. To not be afraid to love wholly as she did, despite any pain or discomfort she felt. It is amazing how even after her passing I continued to learn from her within this experience of having to let go.
Initially, I could not make this decision of putting Mayia down myself, as I knew I was far too emotionally impacted at the thought of losing her. My mom was the same way, as we both knew our heart was desiring what was right and best for her, yet… it hurt too much in heart to say “good-bye.” We knew just how permanent we perceived it would be. So, we both turned to prayer, only to get the most loving and supportive reassurances it was her time and it would only be the right thing to do in letting her go VS. waiting until her symptoms developed more fully, as that would only induce more discomfort, pain, and less quality of life. We owed it to ourselves to remember her while she still managed to have some ability to enjoy our time together and too in her knowing we wanted to give her dignity and peace.
It was shortly before we put her down, we were on the way to the vet’s office when we saw two different hawks at various moments of the trip to the vet to put her to rest. These beloveds have always been sent to me whenever I needed to be reminded to see the high insight of all things or too, when I simply needed reassurance, I am on the right path. One met with us shortly upon our departure from our home, the second was leading us to the building where the vet was located. After putting Mayia down, my mom and I witnessed her messages sent. One cloud in the shape of a heart and right next to it another cloud very distinctively designed as a butterfly, which greeted us upon our arrival home. Shortly afterward we were greeted by a butterfly that literally flew around and into us. In fact, it almost followed us inside the home when we opened the door. We knew she was home and felt at peace. There were many other signs which took place in the days that followed most unexpected to help us know she is still around and all is well. She tried her best to give us comfort at the time of such great sorrow.
It is through this experience I learned that just because we may leave the bodies we were given to experience this physical plane, that we never truly leave. That we are always around to assist others and experience through others who remain. That we can continue to communicate through thought, feelings, and creative ways. That we do not need to have bodies to be able to be a part of each others lives.
Additionally, it is most important to mention the impact of prayer. As prayer is so powerful in its ability to aid us all in the most unexpected and precious ways. That it is safe to allow our trust in prayer to help guide us in all we do. That prayer can take on different forms in which to send and receive the healings and messages we most need to experience and witness.
I also learned how important it is to love again and so deeply. That it is safe to do so, even when losses are a natural order of life. It is never truly a loss when we gain so much from the experiences shared. That those memories and life lessons can aid and remain with us for eternity in the most positive sense.
What really impressed me the most too is how good it felt to feel the emotions expressed. Previously whenever I would cry over a loss of a loved one, that pain would tend to sting or cut deep. I began to associate tears with pain and suffering. Something I wanted to avoid like the plague. Yet, this time, I began to see… I was not crying due to loss, but due to love. How much I love and appreciated her and all she has taught me and inspired me over the years together. This led me to reflect on my life once again and how blessed this life really is. From healings past, I could see the good which came from all situations that once were perceived painful or full of trauma. Soon, I began to see just how comforting emotions can be, how they aid and sooth us if we simply allow them to be felt or expressed.
As a result, I am no longer finding myself making vows or promises of what I no longer wish to experience, but rather found gratitude in which to uplift, support and guide me as I continue the rest of my journey; for all the love, lessons, and tools she gave me to utilize in my own waking life.
I pray my Beloveds, this this too may help you to find comfort, inspiration, and peace. That though death is a natural part of life, it can end up meaning so much more that is beautiful and full of love.
#lifeafterloss #healingjourney #emotionalhealing #lettinggo #petsarefamily