Dear Mal:

Thank you for sharing your story, and your beautiful bond you have with Marley. His soul will be forever remembered.

I believe he was more than a dog, more than an animal, he was a guide who guided you to discover your true calling… who you really are. The animal reign needs a vibrant and caring person like you…and that is why he is the column of your life, he put you in synch with what and where your soul needs to be. He won’t ever really disappear from this world, because he shaped you into a better version of yourself that won’t ever leave your body again… in a way… he’s part of you. And not just in your heart, but in the way you will start operating from now on. He taught you unconditional love on another level… and he made you feel unforgettable emotions that shaped you in the person you are today.

I am sure that what you’re feeling right now is absolute pain and darkness, and as you said… you feel like you’re dead inside. And I would like you to sit down and really meditate on this feeling… feel the pain as a sensation as much as you need until you are ready to put it aside for at least a couple of seconds… and realize what is really going on right now… Because what I believe is going on right now could be the exact opposite of what you think… It could be that you really became the type of spirit Marley guided you to be.

When the pain will go away I know, that you are going to be ready for a different chapter. Marley will be the fuel for you to go on and be ever greater… save even more dogs… create even better projects for them… and live a fuller and brighter life.

And last thing, you really did everything you could. Saving him in the first place was already everything you could, so you really shouldn’t give guilt that much power at all, because guilt in this case is just an illusion in your head… it is not your case.

I truly wish the best for you and I am sending my positive energy towards your beautiful mind and soul, and I can’t wait to hear about the beautiful things you will be doing in memory of Marley.

Take care, Al.