On November 1st, the first day of the tenth lunar month, is this year’s Winter Clothing Festival. The Winter Clothing Festival is a traditional Chinese festival for sacrifice. People will sweep tombs and offer sacrifices on this day to commemorate their deceased relatives, which is called sending winter clothes.
Pets occupy an extremely important position in our lives. They are like friends and family. For those who have left, how should we face this pain and how should we commemorate their once existence? First, a TED Talk about the death of pets is recommended. It is said that: ‘When our pets look at us, they do not judge. They don’t see our flaws. They look at us and say with their eyes, “You are perfect, and I love you.
The void left in one’s heart after a puppy departs feels irreparable, yet it doesn’t need to be repaired anymore.
It turns out that after bidding farewell, one can keep mementos of their pets, as if they are still around. “What was once casually called a ‘stinky dog’ now feels like the most pleasant scent in the world.” —— Richard Miller’s Jambo “This makes me feel like they are still with me.” —— Wusen and the ashes of his cat, who he kept for fifteen years “Upon looking at the light… my cat has returned.” —— Wenny and her Sugar, whose fur, whiskers, photos, toys, accessories, and treats, even their scent, can all be your memorials. As long as you remember them, they are still here. In summary, the departure of a pet is a sorrowful event, but we must learn to face the pain, bid farewell earnestly, heal ourselves, and continue to live bravely and optimistically with their expectations and blessings.