Exits

Good Morning DearHearts,
Last year I joined the wonderful world of Facebook because of my children. They urged me to join this social media phenomenon so I could keep up with their lives and see the pictures they share.

So one Saturday afternoon I thought, “why not?” I created a profile, hit the button and before I knew it I was receiving “friend requests”. It immediately was overwhelming and addictive.

The friend requests have slowed down now, but what has occurred is I have become a part of other peoples’ lives in a most unexpected way. The sharing that’s offered on this website can range from horrible to heartfelt.

Very recently one of my cyber connections has shared quite eloquently the process of his beloved pet and her failing health. He has shared how this extraordinary pet angel came into his life and resurrected it. The story of how the animal in need of rescuing actually “rescues” its owner is one that relates to many pet parents.

Last weekend, his beloved pet was ready to exit this world and be released from the bondage of the body. One of the most difficult times for any pet parent is when that time arrives. Again, my cyber friend was eloquent as he went through the process of taking his sweet girl to the vet for one last time. As I read his posts of the process my heart was full and my tears ran. I sent him a message that she will always be in his heart and therefore with him. Love knows no boundaries.

Interestingly enough the lesson that correlated to this event was “ There is no death, the Son of God is free”.

Death is not real, but exits indeed do occur in this world.

This world is often described as a movie or play that we have scripted and now are watching to see what will happen next. The thing is; we have forgotten what was planned, so we are surprised by each twist, turn, entrance and exit.

Shakespeare informed us “All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players; they have their exits and entrances…”
It is certain that in any play, characters come and go throughout the course of the drama or comedy. In any script a character remains “on stage” for as long as his part is relevant to the action or moving forward the plot. After the storyline is resolved, one character exits to be replaced by another. Such is the way of our lives, as we know them to be.

We are influenced by those who appear and disappear. We have established some relationship with each human in our play, and also with each pet/animal/ butterfly that appears as well. Each encounter is given us so we may hasten the time when our minds awake to experience true joy and peace.

Our furry encounters are one of the gentlest ways to stir us to consciousness. They are the embodiment of unconditional love. They are ever present and never judging. If I trip over a cat in my house I am never concerned that the cat thinks I did it on purpose and holds a grievance. I know the cat accepts and moves on with her day.

To believe in “death” is to align our energy and mind with the ego. To believe that each encounter is given us to teach a lesson “…that God would have me learn” is to bless the time spent with the other and be in gratitude for the gifts that are given. It is a Holy Encounter.

“If death is real for anything, there is no life. Death denies life. But if there is reality in life, death is denied.” Manual for Teachers # 27

The big dog with his tongue out is a picture of my dog that now lives in my heart. His name is Boe.

The presence of LOVE in the relationship affirms Life.

Remember,
There IS Boundless Love Here for US Now.
In Light, Love and Peace,
Janet Weissman
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