In an article I wrote the other day, I recommended taking a morning walk.
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How to overcome pet loss, a shortcut to feeling better, a morning walk
This time, I’d like to do something similar, but I would like to recommend exposing yourself to the morning sun.
Days When You Can’t Go for a Walk
I often recommend taking a morning walk as one way to cope with pet loss.
Sometimes I suggest it to my customers, and many of them tell me how refreshing it was or how nice it felt to breathe fresh air for the first time in a while. Little by little, it helps them feel more positive.
But there are days when you just don’t have the energy to go outside.
And that’s completely okay—you don’t need to force yourself.
On days like that, I recommend something you can do gently at home: sit by a window and let the morning sunlight shine in. Just being in the sunlight can help bring a small sense of peace and healing.
Good Things Happen When You Let in the Morning Sun
When you wake up and see the morning sun shining through, try opening the curtains and letting the light in.
This is not only helpful for those dealing with pet loss—it’s beneficial for anyone, even those in good health.
Sunlight in the morning feels pleasant. It gently warms your body, helps you wake up more naturally, and improves your mood. Unlike exercise or walking, it doesn’t require physical effort, so it’s something you can easily do even when you’re feeling low.
When I was going through a difficult time emotionally, someone suggested I try sitting in the morning sun. So I gave it a try.
I opened the curtains, and bright light poured into the room. At first, I just sat there without moving.
Gradually, I started to feel like I could move again. I don’t know if “my cells were waking up” is the right way to describe it, but it really felt like my body was slowly coming back to life.
At the same time, my mind began to feel more awake and refreshed. I still remember how good it felt.
If you keep doing this—not just once, but over several days—you may start to notice small changes in your daily life.
Your thoughts might become more positive, and your body may begin to feel more capable of moving again. It doesn’t mean the pain of losing your pet disappears, but it transforms into something a little more manageable. You begin to feel like, “Even though it still hurts and I still feel lonely, I can keep going.”
Eventually, I also began to sleep better at night.
Even on cloudy or rainy days, try to open the curtains anyway. If you keep doing it for a few days, you might start to feel a difference.
Listening to the concerns of those losing their pets
Many customers share their stories of losing a beloved pet when placing a custom order with me.
As I listen to their memories and emotions, I pour my heart into creating each piece.
While my primary role is to craft these handmade memorial items, I often find myself spending just as much time offering support and listening to my customers’ feelings.
But I believe that’s an important part of the process too. Creating with empathy and understanding adds a deeper meaning to each item, and many times, I find that I am the one being supported in return.
The sample in the photo above was made using a picture of my own cat, Maro.
When Maro passed away, one of my customers kindly took the time to listen to my grief and comfort me—just as I try to do for others. In this way, our products are born through mutual care and understanding.
With heartfelt gratitude, I continue to create each day—sometimes while listening to a customer’s story, and other times by sharing my own, like I’m doing in this blog post.
The work we are making. Knitted cushions made from yarn. Pet Custom made.
