 Bringing our Temple Cats into the mix for this post I wanted to point out how incredible it is to snuggle with your kitty and to hear them purr. That deep rich sound that resonates from their throats and indicates a deep in sense of contentment and satisfaction.
You know immediately when what you are doing is the right thing to be doing because our kitties let you know it. You never have to guess because as any cat guardian will tell you, if you aren't doing it right, they will let you know with a quickness. (In some cases, with a little pain. LOL). What if it were possible for you to find your own contented purr? Do you think it is possible? I do. It starts with knowing yourself. What you like and what you don't. It continues with being able to find your own voice and then the ability to share with others who are important in your life. You deserve to find a way to speak your truth, ask for what you need, and let another know if something is not feeling good. Finding your voice is not the easiest thing to do. Largely due to the fact that there are a lot of layers and usually a very deep and difficult dive involved. However it's worth it. Think of your cat, stretch out in the sun, enjoying its' tummy being tickled and purring with deep, peaceful contentment. That could be you! When you find yourself fully expressed, able to ask for what you need, when you need it, able to communicate the things that serve or work for you, you will have indeed found your spot in the sun, and your contented purr. Peace, Love and Wufs, Rev Deb, Chooks & Sam
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 Dogs are always amazing, because fur-giveness / forgiveness is in their nature. You don't have to ask for it, although I have. An example, I have stepped on Sam's paw, by accident, he is little and he loves to get under my feet. I apologize to him and rub his foot, but here is the truth; I don't have to do this, any of it, and he would be just as ecstatic to see me, as he always is. It is literally in his nature. (By the way, the pic this week, is Sam, otherwise known as Samuel Samson Lee Bishop!)
Dogs tussle with each other, learning boundaries and pack positioning, but once the noise is over, they settle in and life goes on. They don't harbor resentment, and if anything, they respect what has happened. People, now we are a whole other animal - ha ha! We have much to learn about forgiveness. Where dog's let go pretty much right away, we hold on to things. We spend precious time trying to figure out what whatever has happened might mean and we assign meaning to it, as if we actually know! Often we don't address what upsets up, instead we shove it down. We treat apologies as if they are precious metals only to be given out when someone grovels appropriately at our feet! Ok, I'm being a bit dramatic. But, I think I make a point. If we are in the wrong, we apologize, but mostly because we think we are supposed to, it's social etiquette but more often than not, not genuine. How can I say this? Because even though we say we are sorry, we end up doing the same thing yet again, more often than not. Dogs live in the present and live unencumbered by all the stuff we dwell on, hence forgiveness comes naturally to them. They never carry a heavy heart filled with resentment. What would life we like if we all simply practiced forgiveness that level of ease? Peace, Love and Wufs, Rev Deb Bishop, Sam and Chooks  OK let's just admit it, we all treat our babies, just because we love them. Not because they did anything great, or amazing, not even because we are training them, just because they are so darn cute! And let's also admit that they have got us figured out because they know exactly where the treats are and precisely how to look extra sweet so they get one.
Never mind them looking extra cute, how about when they demand one? And they do. They will come into the kitchen or where every you keep the treats and literally post up in your way, with a look of conviction and complete determination. If you tell them to leave, the side eye is lethal! LOL. After all, don't we know that they deserve a treat just because they are them? And, that's the lesson. Don't we all deserve a treat, to do something extra fun, too have a vacation, a staycation, a picnic, a night of romance, or whatever, just because we are us? When was the last time you allowed yourself to treat yourself? Sure that may mean having a sweet little something every once in a while, but treats don't have to have anything to do with food. Being kind to yourself is a treat. Encouraging yourself is as delicious a morsel as any slice of cake could ever be. Allowing yourself to be pampered, is a treat. Hanging with friends, taking a day off, hiring a maid instead of you cleaning, these are all treats. Going for a hike and getting lost in nature, that's a treat you can enjoy with your fur babies! I'm not suggesting anyone go overboard on the treats, balance is important, but. . . When it comes to you and me, I'm not sure we are in the practice of treating ourselves at all! Since we aren't furry and four-legged with big beautiful eyes that can look just the right mixture of puppy cuteness with a touch of poor baby, and since we don't have someone else ready to slip us a snack, we deserve to learn to treat ourselves. Sometimes you just have to say yes and have a little ice cream! Peace, Love and Wufs, Rev Deb, Chooks and Sam  Dogs howl for various reasons, but it is all for one purpose. Like humans, they are communicating through the use of their voices. The howl is a point of connection. That connection is to one another in the pack, to others who may be in a different pack, and to the earth herself. Howling can be in celebration, signifying the end of a successful hunt, amongst coyotes or wolves, in essence it's the ringing of a dinner bell. It can also be expressed in a time of grief for our furry four legged friends. Howling is done to attract attention, it is done to express excitement and it is always done with great enthusiasm, regardless of the reason. The power of howling amongst dogs is signifies a deep connection both to each another and to themselves.
As humans we have much to learn from our pups, as they express with abandon where we might typically hold back. We often swallow our emotions and stop ourselves from expressing because it may not feel safe, or appropriate. Admittedly in the human world, not every moment is the perfect right moment for us to "howl" however, incorporating a practice of self expression that is about the release of energy while also connecting to the core of our emotional and spiritual nature might be a good thing for all of us to consider. Howling is different to chanting in that when one howls there is not set language, just sound. When connected to our true emotional nature howling can free us from all sorts of burdens and shift our energy to a whole and happier space. Howling to move through grief is very healing and therapeutic. Howling to express joy releases endorphins and uplifts our senses. Howling to connect with ourselves and one another is a way to move past conversation, analysis or discussion and simply dive into the emotional reality of ourselves. The next time you feel overwhelm on any level, or what that matter great happiness, lift your head skyward and let a primal sound, one that existed before language, form in your belly and find its way to your lips. Connect to your emotional self and let go with a beautiful freeing howl. Howl at the moon, howl into the fire, gather friends beat a drum and howl together. Explore the power of howling and enjoy the deeper sense of oneness with all that is, that it naturally offers. If anybody asks you what you are doing, just tell them you are connecting to your inner dog! LOL. Peace, Love and Wufs, Rev Deb, Chooks & Sam |
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