Are you a cat
person? Or a dog person? Or any kind of animal person at all? I think that most
of us at least have some sort of affinity for the furry little buggers, and
those of us who choose to have them as members of our family understand what a
wonderful relationship it can be. For me it’s pure joy, and with our totally
spastic, 20 lb. cat Eddie, a lot of comic relief. But what is it about these
little (and sometimes not so little) guys that we bond so deeply with? And what
about those barbaric individuals who think it’s ok to abuse animals?
This week’s
message talks about our relationships with our animal companions and why we
love them so much. And yes, why some feel compelled to mistreat these innocent
beings. So no matter if your beloved buddy comes in the form of a cat, dog,
reptile, rat or something else, may your life together be filled with much joy
and happiness.
From Eddie, Miss
Abbie and me…
With Love.
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From Over There: 3.29.15 Weekly Focus
Q: What makes us bond so deeply with our
animal pets?
A:
The bond between human and domesticated creatures is a bond of pure love. It
fulfills in the human the need to nurture and to form an uncomplicated
relationship with another. This
relationship is based on simplicity and requires that the human individual have
the capacity to love unconditionally, as the role of the creature is to
strengthen this capacity within the human. This relationship between human and
creature opens the compassionate heart more fully. It is love in its simplest
form and can help heal grief, loneliness and despair in the human heart.
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Q: What about those who mistreat animals?
A:
To mistreat any innocent sentient being
is the act of a less evolved individual. This individual believes they are
superior as a way to avoid their feelings of inferiority. They are not aware of
their energetic connection to all, whether animal, plant or other humans. This
is an individual who is absorbed with the self and carries rage within. This is
an individual who feels marginalized in life yet does not take responsibility
for their actions or lack of achievement. It is an individual who blames others
for their woes. It is an individual who has lost their true sense of self. It
is possible for these individuals to reclaim their true self, but it must start
with the awareness of their actions and the effect on those around them. They must
desire change. As it is with all, change begins with the self.
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Q: What else would you like us to know about
our furry friends?
A:
When one loses their creature friend
through death it is a lose as great as any other, though it is to understand
that there is always another creature waiting to help raise love and compassion
for humankind.
Treat these companions as you would a
beloved child, each as an individual with their own unique needs. Know that
like with any being, human or otherwise, each carries their own personality and
should be honored as such.
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Thanks &
Blessings!
