It has been two weeks since Bubu, our beloved dog, departed. I wrote Bubu’s last words and how he departed on my previous blog. https://sanaesuzuki.com/2021/06/02/animal-communication-bubus-last-words/
I have had many dogs and cats as my family this lifetime. It is harrowing when they depart and I grieve.
As I wrote about Bubu’s aunt, Kula’s life on my blogs many times (https://sanaesuzuki.com/category/kulas-healing-journey/), I want to write about Bubu as much as I can. I feel that Bubu is giving me this as an opportunity to share.
Today, I feel so so. Probably better than two weeks ago.
I miss Bubu and feel an emptiness in my heart not seeing him or touching him physically.
I feel his existence in my heart when I go deeper in my heart so I need to be dive into my heart.
For the first ten days, I got up in the morning and cared for his dog and cat family. It was mechanical action as I had to do it.
I was feeling too sad. I decided not to attend zoom art classes. I am not in the mood to seeing people and hearing their voices, even online.
All I wanted to do was two things.
One – taking a walk with Bubu’s dog family where I used to walk with Bubu and talked to them every morning, and sometimes I cried while I was walking.
Two- gardening. Stay in my garden, watch the sky, sun, moon, birds, butterflies, ants, and how flowers and leaves swing by the wing.
Smell the flowers and listening bird sounds and wind chime. Dig the soil and desperate to connect earth or something.
A few days ago, I injured my hand carelessly. I shot the front door as I was going out to the front garden as usual, but I forgot my left hand inside the house and closed the door over my left hand. Ouch!!!
What was I thinking? No, I was not thinking anything.
I realized I was not functioning. I was feeling too much pain of losing Bubu so I avoid thinking.
Bubu departed the next day after he was diagnosed with cancer, I was not ready. Well, was I ready if he lived a longer? Was I ready when any of my animal family departed? …
My husband, Eric, cried when Bubu was diagnosed and when he was leaving. He goes foil surfing and dealing with his pain his way.
I am not expecting anybody to understand. I meditate and acknowledge Bub’s love for us and my love for him to move forward.
Then, I noticed his sister, Lumi and his daughter Happy were grieving a lot. Lumi did not want to move much and did not lift her face. Happy was ricking, pulling her fur and chewing her skin.
I felt I need to take care of them more than ever.
Photo: Lumi and Happy are laying down a lot with no energy.
One of the holistic modalities that I have been using for emotional support since 1993 is Bach Flower Remedy.
I first time used Bach Flower Remedy for me when I had ovarian cancer in 1993. An acupuncture doctor recommended it. I did not know that I had stress till I used Bach Flower Remedy. I learned how to release tension and ease my stress using Bach Flower Remedy. I decided to study more Bach Flower Remedy in 1995 and became Register Practitioner.
Animals have feelings and emotions too. I have been helping dog and cat rescue groups using Bach Flower Remedy, Animal Communication and Animal Reiki. Many cases there are great benefits for them.
They are 38 Bach Flower Remedy discovered by Dr. Bach. Each remedy is directed at a particular characteristic or emotional state.
Lumi and Happy have different personality;
Lumi is excitable and Happy is shy.
I chose and mixed different Bach Flower Remedies to help their grieving when Lumi lost her mom, Oro, Happy’s grandmother. It helped them and they got more energy and played together.
Lumi:
Beech, Honeysuckle, and Walnut
Happy:
Aspen, Chicory, Honeysuckle and Walnut
I also decided to mix Bach Flower remedies for me too. These grief remedies have helped me not feel stuck and accept reality to move forward.
Honeysuckle, Pine, Star of Bethlehem, Walnut and Water Violet
Description for Remedies that I choose for grieving for Lumi, Happy and me are:
- Aspen – Useful for animals that display signs of anxiety following the death of an animal companion. It also helps humans that may have generalized fears for the safety or health of other pets in the household
- Beech – For animlas or people who are grumpy, irritable or ‘snappy’ during the stressful grieving period. Increases tolerance of others and allows for the processing of genuine emotions in stressful situations.
- Chicory -For animals that suffer extreme anxiety, hair chewing, etc.
- Honeysuckle – For humans and animals that are longing for their lost companions.
- Pine – Releases guilt surrounding the death of a pet and those lamentations that you ‘could have helped them’, ‘should have known’ or ‘should have loved them more. Releases self-blame and self-doubts over the situation.
- Star of Bethlehem – The remedy for shock and particularly useful when the death of a pet has been sudden or without warning. Comforts and soothes the individual after a shocking incident when there is emotional pain and suffering.
- Water Violet – The ‘grief’ flower essence helps you process all the feelings associated with grief (sadness, anger, denial) to prevent you from creating unhealthy blockages. Allows you to experience and process the emotions of grief fully and may bring about teariness to help you release emotions over the death of a pet.
- Walnut – Helps in times of transition like the loss of a pet and allows humans and animals to ‘break the links, release the pet who has passed on and be able to move on with life more easily.
Photo: Walnut flowers
Flower Remedy Dosage:
Take each Bach Flower Remedy 2 drops at least 4 times daily. You can mix all together in 1 oz mixing bottle with spring water and 4 drops from the bottle is works too. You can add in water and food and use them as a room spray.
Make 1 oz mixing bottle with water with chosen Bach Flower Remedy will last two weeks, then reassess for suitability and make any alterations to the mix as necessary to take for another two weeks. The length of time it takes for the grieving process is different for every person (and animal).
Internal Use:
- Bach Flower Remedies – Take 4 drops under the tongue, at least 4 times daily.
Topical Use: A few drops can be rubbed into the skin (or fur or paws for animals) or can be added to moisturizing creams, lotions or baths.
Room Spray: Add several drops to a small spray/atomizer bottle filled with spring water. Spray throughout the house, over human and animal bedding, and any areas the deceased animal used to frequent.
I hope this helps others who are going through grieving.
Besides Bach Flower Remedy, Animal Communication helps your animal family who is going through grieving. I hope to write about it also soon.
If you have any questions, please post on this blog and I will answer for you.
Love,
Sanae 