Let Sleeping Cats Lie
Ordinary Time
I have an unspoken rule in my life. Never disturb a cat sleeping on my lap. Now I’m not always allowed to follow that rule as demands of phone, children and the dog, often force me to move my sleeping bundle and get up, still I think it’s a good rule. Makes sense to me.
There is something about a cat sleeping on your lap that invites quiet reflection. It’s almost like rocking a baby to sleep. The sound of purring is soothing to heart and ear. In fact, it’s been said that one way to improve DHEA levels (a naturally produced hormone essential to life and vitality) is to place your hand over your heart and think pleasant thoughts, thoughts to bring forth feelings of unconditional love. This is often done by thinking of children or pets. What better way to improve your DHEA levels then by having the real thing there on your lap purring away.
As a member of the animal kingdom I also think that cats have a natural affinity with God that we can only hope to achieve. They are naturally in touch with their Creator. They don’t have to think about it. They can just be. When a cat climbs on my lap, it’s almost like God himself, climbing on my lap, inviting me to pray. Who can say no to that?
Leave it to the Lord, and wait for him. Psalm 37:7
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