I have written about Finn jumping up to my desk to keep me company while I'm writing. I have also mentioned how truly annoying this is because, while he is on the desk, he grooms himself which causes the whole desk to shake.
This has happened twice lately. Both times, it has caused me to pause and rethink what I have written. And, both times I have scrapped my idea. I think Finny is my bellwether. Either that or he's trying to tell me he has fleas.
So, now you're curious as to what I had written. Relax. It was just the ramblings of an old lady who is still trying to figure out the meaning of life.
In a recent post I mentioned having a moral dilemma about the treatment of the crickets I buy to feed to Copper. A friend made the comment he "wondered how long it would take till the crickets captured (my) heart." That's when it hit me! I am supposed to feel love for even the lowliest of creatures. Especially the lowliest because few else will. You see, there are people out there who know you better than you know yourself.
So, there I was, having this revelation about crickets when it occurred to me I am a more authentic person being a servant to the lowliest of creatures. They simply cannot give you praise or reward. Well, dogs can. They make it too easy to give unconditional love. They are the poster kids for it. A cat, however, will humble you real fast. Even Boo!, who slobbers all over me can be loving on me one second and gone the next. She checks in with me all day but never stays too long.
It's not a weakness to feel love for all living things. Yes, the Bible tells us to have dominion over all the Earth, but I think God misspoke. Far be it for me to correct God, but I think he should have used the word, "stewardship." Dominion implies ruling over; stewardship means taking care of. Oh, come on, I'm messing with you. To my Bible purist friends, I'm just playing. To my linguistified friends, lighten up. To God, sorry, but you know I'm right.
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| Dear Patti, In case you haven't noticed, I am God and you aren't. But thanks anyway. |
So, here I am, still a work in progress. I will unabashedly care for the crickets and other tiny creatures in my purview. Because it's the right thing to do. We humans, who think we're so advanced and superior, have no clue as to the extent of the feelings and intricacies of other species. Hey, just because you can step on it doesn't mean you should. Look up and down and realize it's all part of God's plan. And it's a good one.
You're welcome, God.
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