Of all creatures that exist on earth, I think the cat is the most fascinating.
We take them for granted because they are so common. We don't give them a second glance.
It is said that pound for pound Cats are the earth's supreme predators. I agree with this.
The big cats are the most beautiful animals. But I'm talking about house cats, now! :)
I am especially intrigued as to how Felines can be sleeping and suddenly can do extreme acrobatics.
This seems impossible and yet it's so. A magic trick with no smoke, no mirrors nor any explanation.
The cats who own me, are three. Mocha, Peanut, Qweeny. Mocha and Peanut are on my profile photo
The cats who own me Are indoors, strictly But I have watched feral cats Hunt things as big as a rabbit Felines can take down prey that are half their own body weight. That is truly impressive.
However, cats can also be prey And a large hawk or eagle Can end their lives. So while they prey upon rodents They also make themselves vulnerable to predation.
I find this predator/prey aspect of their existence To be fascinating. Natures balancing act! A great study for Evolutionionary Genetics of felines.
More of a cat person than a dog person Loving their velvet paws And loving purring Over the constant panting of dogs
Cats are the cleanest animals and Just one more reason to love them. I admire this quality of cleanliness.
Cats were worshipped in Egypt and I feel it's a sacrament to care for cats You are contributing to the Divine in this simple way.
Purring is a blessing. One cat who owns me, Purrs all of the time. She never stops. She is in my top three animals I have ever loved In my entire life of 53 years.
The cats that own me Are Beautiful. They are Burmese, Siamese and finally Tonkinese.
They are obviously very important And one if the best things In my life. That is why I'm writing About them.
They are not only important But also paramount.
I often think, that if my husband Would allow it, that Id like 10 cats. Id like to be a crazy old cat lady Dressed in a faded purple dress, With sacred beings prancing their way Across my living room!
They sooth me, in a way that Humans cannot & in a way dogs cannot.
I never cease to be amazed By the qualities these cats imbue
I feel fortunate that these Three cats have adopted me
I feel a sense of love from them, from some very wise beings.
I love them, too.
They are now all senior cats I won't have them forever. I am facing the fact that humans simply live longer than critters. The number of animals I've lost In my life is truly staggering. Each death as painful as the one before.
On the other hand, one of my cats lived to 22 an I hope the current kitties will be so lucky. I can only do my best to care for them.
You have to love fearlessly As if you've never lost. I will suffer when they die But I do not hold back my love for them. You have to be courageous to Love sometimes.
You have to face impermanence By losing your loved ones And in this way The three cats that own me Teach me valuable Lessons of life.
A huge lesson is not to cling Another is to accept death.
What else can I do but appreciate their love And love them in return.
I never take them for granted. I am always appreciative Toward these blessings in my life.
They are both Holy and Divine. And also, most revered spiritual teachers