Theos-Talk Archives (July 1998 Message tt00035)

Daniel wrote:

>I just received the latest issue of THE QUEST
>in which there is an article titled "Women Initiates"
>by Carol Nicholson Ward.  Very interesting reading.

Daniel,

One of the disadvantages of no longer being a member of TSA is the lack of
THE QUEST adorning my coffee table.  It did (does) have some good articles.

>The most influential people in my own life have all
>been women:  H.P. Blavatsky, Petula Clark, my mother
>and several other women I won't name. I must
>also mention my 2 female cats:  one dead and the other
>one still living. Shakey (the dead one) was female and
>a cat, too, yet I still consider her one of my best friends.
>She'll probably get to Nirvana before I do and I will
>be more than happy to sit at *her* feet (paws)!

I am gratified to hear that you have recognized the contributions women have
made to your life.  I take it they have been positive ones?

Your mentioning of your cats touched a very deep place within me.  I, too,
lost a cat who I cherished.  Her name was Seeya - and her impending death
prompted me to compile a book about the relationships between people and
animals.  It was subsequently published, but the publishing company has it
so over-priced and gave it such a dorky title that it has threatened to
shatter completely my barely bandaged heart.  But - c'mon, Kym, get a grip -
that's a whole different issue.  Back to the point:  when one experiences
such a bond with an animal, a link really without adequate description, it
transforms one forever.  Humans are hardly the only shakers and movers in
this world.  Humanity seeks new frontiers by leaving the planet - an
admirable quest; however, we can explore one of the most profound and
ethereal frontiers by simply gazing into the eyes of a cat.


Kym