And
many kudos to Mabel, who came into my cousin’s life just in time to
help him through difficult surgeries, rehabilitation and his final
transition. Soon after arriving, Mabel began staring at him and wouldn’t
let him out of her sight, as if she was trying to tell him something.
It soon made sense as the familiar numbness radiated down his arm,
telling him the tumor was back. She now watches over his parents.
And finally, thanks to Lovey, who visits us almost everyday, and who
most certainly lives up to his name. I can’t sit down for more than
three seconds before he jumps into my lap. And on a cold fall day,
there’s nothing like a purring cat to warm you up.
I’d also like us all to remember the feral black cats who don’t have
laps to sit in, and who risk injury and cruel pranks this Halloween
season. They remind us of the violence that haunts humanity far worse
than any horror movie character could. I know that once we rid ourselves
of the underlying causes like poverty and ignorance, all creatures will
be safe.
We can’t face the ills of society, however, by hating those who hurt
black cats. We can only evolve by taking responsibility for doing our
own work. It’s about having Puyi courage, and seeing where anger and
judgment live in our own hearts. It’s about having Mabel persistence,
and staring adversity right in the face. And it’s about living life as
Lovey and Maya would — by being kind to a stranger and being patient
with those around us.
Have you experienced the wisdom of a black cat? Please share below.
This Halloween, make a black cat proud!
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