Dear Joshua,
I hadn't intended to write at this moment, but I just received an email that I would like to ask questions around.
I had a most wonderful cat named Oskie. We picked Oskie out of the animal shelter the day my daughter graduated from 5th grade. We went in to show her friend the animals and the instructions from me where to not get attached in any way, do not ask if we can take anything home because the answer will be No. Until I saw Oskie. Joshua, do you remember me saying "Pick Me, Pick Me" when I wrote to ask to be in the One on One? Well, that phrase came from Oskie as he was just a small kitten and was standing up against the window pane and followed us as we passed by - so he was walking sideways, with eye contact, as if to say Hello People, Pick Me! (We almost called him Pickme.) Needless to say, we picked him and it was instant love for all of us. He was my best friend, he even would go jogging with me sometimes. Such a sense of humor, so intelligent.
My daughter left for college 5 years ago and I decided to move in with my mate of 7 years. He is allergic to cats and to say the least he doesn't like cats. At the time, I tried to 'figure it out' but guess what - my intention to find a safe and fun home for him came in a most magnificent manifestation as a friend who had just lost her cat was thrilled to take Oskie. They had a good life for about 3 years but it wasn't a perfect match and my friend called me and said that she would like to give Oskie back to Madeline when she graduates. The idea was sweet but not very practical and as it ended up - Madeline left the country for 7 months to teach in Thailand. So, we went on a search for a new home. We were again so very blessed with a solution and all were happy and pleased. He went to a home and got a Dog Sister and two adults that work from home so he had company. It was all perfectly presented and everyone was happy.
Today I received an email from Oskie's newest people parents. It seems Oskie is very ill and they have made the decision to euthanasia tomorrow. And they've asked two interesting questions and here a portion of the email:
"If any of you would like his ashes, please let us know by tomorrow morning... We want to give you the opportunity to let him know how much he is loved and say your goodbyes. Fortunately, I understand animals communicate telepathically so any thoughts you send his way will be received. Thank you so much for allowing us time to be with Oskie. It has been a true gift!"
He was a gift to all of us. Small funny furry thing. The first question - do we want his ashes? I'm not an overly sentimental "keeper" so the question took me by surprise and then I wondered if my daughter (who returns to the states on Friday and knows nothing about this and could be very emotional about the whole thing) might want to be the recipient. I don't know why she would, but the question persists. (I think maybe I've answered my own question - no, I don't need the ashes.)
The second question - which is more of what I'm looking for in asking you - is about communicating with our pets. I do believe they telepathically communicated as I have twice used a pet psychic to talk to my cats. Oskie was one - I wanted him to understand why he was leaving me and going to Sandy's. I have much proof that he knew and that what she said to Oskie was really communicated.
In any event, how do I send him my love? Communicate a sweet hello and good-bye? A thank you for coming into our lives - begging us to Pick Me? Would he hear me? When his little spirit has risen up will he be with us in some way? (Maybe I should say...will you know him and greet him for me?)
Another question - did he get sick because he was angry about moving homes? Why did he become ill? I have to say I feel guilty that I made that decision to give him to Sandy and that he may not have been happy and developed this illness as a result.
Could that be?
Any clarification would be so greatly appreciated!
Allyson
Dear Allyson,
What a wonderful question and we know our answer will be soothing in this time when humans often choose a limited perspective.
In this reality, your physical senses overwhelm you and you are not really getting the entire picture, because the stimulus received by your ability to physically perceive your world is so obvious to you. There is so much more going on here. We would explain it like this: There is no death, there is no separation, there is nothing really physical, and the illusion of physical reality is meant to be fun. There's nothing serious going on here. Oskie didn't die, he simply transitioned to nonphysical. He didn't go anywhere, he is with you now. He knows how you feel now. He communicates with you now.
All death is suicide. You choose when you are ready to go. Humans have resistance around death, but animals do not. Animals ease in and out of physical reality without much resistance. It's no big deal. It's not serious. You communicated with Oskie when he was in your physical presence with your words, your body language, and your thoughts. It was all rather obvious to you and to Oskie. There was never a problem of miscommunication. Don't you think that is interesting? You miscommunicate with your human friends and family all the time, but never with Oskie.
You chose your family, your daughter chose you, and so did Oskie. So then, since Oskie created his own reality, do you think it was an accident that he was able to live with different people at the times he moved? Of course not, this too was his choice. He knew the dynamics of the situation. He knew what was best for you and him. He was not confused or in fear.
Communication with those who have transitioned to the nonphysical realm is the most natural thing in the world. He did not rise up, he's still here, focused on you, on the Earth, on the other people he loved, just in a nonphysical way. You can think of him and communicate with him and he will send you thoughts. You can receive those thoughts and easily understand what he has to say, if you believe it. However, all he has to say is how much he loves you and to let you know that you can never loose him or anyone you know. You are eternally linked.
With our love and Oskie's love and the love of all of your guides and supporters,
We are Joshua
