Meditation and slaughterhouses may seems worlds apart… A recent blog article written by Alaina highlights a practice that brings peace to a place of immense suffering. Through the offering of Animal Reiki—moments of stillness and presence—to lambs at Superior Farms in Denver, a compassionate space was created to hold love for these beings in theirContinue reading “Animal Reiki Practitioner Meditates for Baby Lambs at the Denver Slaughterhouse”
Tag Archives: Grief
July Newsletter
Article discusses understanding and supporting animal grief, inspired by Jane Goodall’s work. Also covers a guide for making herbal tea from Colorado plants, upcoming events like VegFest, emotional support group for animal activists, and Animal Reiki offering. Lastly, the author shares a personal reflection and invites readers to stay connected.
Supporting Animals In Grief
Re-posted from Faunalytics, in this blog, “animal chaplain Alaina Sigler offers data, insights, and personal experiences navigating animal grief, serving as both a case study and a call for more research in this understudied area.” “There are numerous fields of study that I find fascinating within animal advocacy, and reading about animal spirituality in ThroughContinue reading “Supporting Animals In Grief”
A Guide to Overcoming Guilt About Animal Loss
by Sarah Bowen Feeling the loss of a beloved animal companion and conflicted about their passing? Eight animal chaplains offer their wisdom.
Grieving the Loss: Understanding the Emotional Impact of Animal Loss and How to Cope
Losing a beloved “pet” can be one of the most heartbreaking experiences a person can endure. The emotional bond between humans and animals runs deep, and when that bond is severed, the pain can be overwhelming. Pet loss is a unique process that is often misunderstood. Whether you are currently grappling with a loss orContinue reading “Grieving the Loss: Understanding the Emotional Impact of Animal Loss and How to Cope”
Could you use support from an Animal Chaplain? Considerations for self-care
“As an animal chaplain… I hope to support spiritual and emotional selves (regardless of species) through ritual, interspecies spiritual practices, and companioning.” – Alaina Here I’ll re-post an article written by a friend and former instructor, Sheryl L. Pierre, PhD. Here she highlights the need for self-care, and as addressed in this article, this includes theContinue reading “Could you use support from an Animal Chaplain? Considerations for self-care”
“For Grief” by John O’Donohue
Thank you to a dear friend for sharing this with me to support me in a recent loss. When you lose someone you love,Your life becomes strange,The ground beneath you gets fragile,Your thoughts make your eyes unsure;And some dead echo drags your voice downWhere words have no confidence.Your heart has grown heavy with loss;And thoughContinue reading ““For Grief” by John O’Donohue”