When Shiva, our sweet cat died, this poem came to me:

Love fiercely,
Let your heart break
It’s then that Life
knows its worth.*

I think Shiva whispered these words in my ear. She was letting me know how letting myself feel such love, even for a moment, is what life is all about. And yes, that means feeling the grief and pain when something or someone you love leaves you.

Love fiercely! Again and again. Life demands it, and you’ll have no regrets.

* Shiva via besliter 8/11/14