Finding Healing Signs from Spirit

Grief is one of the deepest experiences we can move through as human beings. It shifts the ground beneath our feet, blurring the familiar and reshaping what once felt certain. The ache of missing someone we love — whether a person or an animal — can feel unbearable. Yet even within the heartbreak, there exists a quiet truth: love does not end, and neither does connection.

When someone we love passes, their physical body is no longer with us, but their essence — their spirit — continues on. They are not gone, only transformed. Our animal companions are no different. The unconditional love they shared, the soft paw on our heart, the knowing look in their eyes — all of that energy remains. They simply shift form, existing now in spirit rather than beside us physically.

Spirit, both human and animal, speaks in whispers, symbols, and synchronicities. A song that suddenly plays when you’re thinking of them. A feather that appears out of nowhere. The flicker of a candle or light that seems to dance for no reason. A sudden warmth wrapping around you, or a gentle cool breeze when you’re sitting in stillness. Sometimes it’s the scent of their favorite perfume, or the earthy smell of your dog’s fur that seems to drift through the room. It might be a butterfly landing beside you, a bird tapping at your window, or a dragonfly hovering just long enough for you to notice.

You may feel the sensation of fur brushing against your leg, the weight of a cat curling beside you in bed, or hear a soft sound that reminds you of their presence. Numbers may repeat — birthdays, dates, or times that hold meaning. You might see their name, or a word or phrase you used to share, pop up just when you need it most. Sometimes spirit comes in dreams, showing up healthy, joyful, and full of life. Other times, they come as pure feeling — a wave of love that moves through you so deeply it brings tears.

These are not coincidences. They are gentle invitations from those in spirit, reminding you: “I’m still here.”

It’s natural to doubt these moments, especially when grief is fresh. The mind wants proof. The heart, however, already knows. By softening into presence and allowing the possibility of connection, you create space for those subtle signs to reach you.

Each soul — human or animal — communicates in their own way, using the language of love that was uniquely yours. When these moments arise, pause and acknowledge them. You don’t need to question whether they were real. Simply trust that love found its way across the veil to touch you.

Healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means learning to carry love differently. As your heart adjusts to their physical absence, the pain begins to soften, and in its place, you begin to feel their presence. You can talk to your loved ones — human or animal — out loud or in your heart. Write them letters. Light a candle in their honor. Visit a place you shared together. These small rituals keep your bond alive and help your heart find peace.

Those in spirit — both people and animals — are never truly gone. They walk beside us, guiding, comforting, and sending love in ways we are learning to recognize. They celebrate our milestones, watch over our days, and meet us in those quiet, in-between moments when the world feels still.

So when you find yourself missing them, look up. Notice what’s around you. Spirit will always meet you halfway.

Grief is the bridge between the world we knew and the world we are still learning to see — one where love endures, connection is eternal, and every soul we’ve ever loved remains with us.

Because they are not gone.They are simply home in spirit — loving you still, and reminding you that love never dies.

Sending love & light,

Sarah-Rose