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Tuesday, April 08, 2008

Death is a Dance into Immortality

Last Tuesday, our 18-month-old Cavalier King Charles puppy was hit by a car and died instantly. Sir Galahad’s death prompted each family member to examine what we could have done to prevent this tragic incident. The orchestration of events leading up to his sudden death made it clear that this was an act of the divine. On one level we were all able to accept this. On another, his transition from sweet, adorable physical form to non-physical left each one of us filled with deep grief.

“Gally” had an amazing impact on all who came in contact with him. He was an embodiment of love and a bright light for all who met him. It was uncanny in that no matter where we would go, strangers would stop us to share a few fleeting seconds with this puppy. Our friends who owned dogs themselves felt an unusual connection to him. He was a given to Jan during an exceptionally difficult period in her life with the intention that he may love her unconditionally until she met a man who could love her in the same way. He gave us the gift of a year and a half. Gally had lovingly and joyfully fulfilled his mission.

Death by its very nature forces us to examine life. At any moment all that we hold dear can be taken from us. Our journey on this planet is truly fleeting. We have come here to experience what we are meant to…and no more. Every life has been lovingly planned for each one of us; as has the moment of our death. In ancient Greece they would say that even the great gods of Olympus were jealous of humans because any moment could be our last.

As we evolve, so many that we know and love are transitioning into the non-physical. The opportunity they leave us in death is an appreciation of the fragile gift of life. Live fully. Love with all your heart. And embrace each day as if it is your last. Indeed, that was Gally’s gift to us.

Love and light,

Panache.

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