Modern Religious Experience: Personal Commemoration- Reflection #7: "Think of an event in your life- past, present or future. You are going to create a commemorative ritual for this event. First, describe the ..."
The event I chose to do a commemorative ritual was the day my dog was put down, which was the 3 October 2004. Though for this event I wouldn't just be remembering this particular dog, but instead remembering all the dogs I've had since I was a child that have been put down, and just remembering how much I loved them. The commemoration would start on the 1st of October and end on the 3rd, lasting 3 days and it doesn't matter if it happens during the week or the weekend. During these 3 days, the family will fast and will also spend time at the Animal shelter where we adopted our dogs. In the event that we are unable to reach the shelter (since it is in South Africa), spending time with our dogs or going to a different shelter are also acceptable. No specific clothing really, but this will be a time to reflect upon their lives and seeing how you can help the lives of dogs who are in the same place where we got our own dogs. A phrase that shall be read at the beginning of each day shall be this:
Today we remember the life of an animal, who was once part of this family and made it whole. Losing them was like losing some part of this family.
After this would be some reflection time.
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