Val Lewis Inspiration Blog

Posted by Val Lewis on 2/1/2012 to Some of my Inspirations

If you've been reading any of my blog posts, you'd know that I have a new <almost> member of my critter family: Ringo, a beautiful grey cat who supposedly lives down the road, and yet has decided he wants to move in with Teddy, Karma and myself.

He hasn't yet come into the whole house, just my entranceway where I've been feeding him, and giving him some cuddles apart from my guys. Karma has gone outside to play with him, and they seem to get along just fine - although I swear I see a look of smugness on Karma's face when he is let in the house, and not Ringo. Teddy, thinking cats are "just cats", doesn't seem fazed one way or the other.

But interestingly, I've seen quite a change in Karma since Ringo has been getting some attention. He's much more affectionate with me, hangs out on my bathtub's edge and splashes the water with his paws (super cute!), and cozies up on my bed with Teddy and I. He's become more vocal too, just passing by with a tail swoosh and a "mya", so I know he's by my side.

Since Karma himself showed up on my balcony almost 2 years ago, I'm thinking he is thinking that he doesn't want to be "replaced". Or whatever it is that cats do think.

Which brings me to today's post - yesterday I found Karma doing what he likes to do - sleeping in the sunshine. But hold on a sec, I thought - take a look at this:

Do you see what I see?? He's doin' an Edgar Cayce.

From www.mysteriouspeople.com -

Heralded by his supporters as a clairvoyant healer, psychic, medium and prophet, Edgar Cayce was born in 1877 on a farm in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. According to one story, at the age of nine Edgar found himself unable to spell the word 'cabin' which brought a reprimand from the teacher Lucian, his uncle. At home that evening Edgar's father tried to teach him the basics of spelling, but the boy was unable to learn. Losing all patience his father then lashed out at Edgar knocking him off his chair. Edgar later said that lying on the floor he clearly heard a voice that said 'If you sleep a little, we can help you.' He then slept with his spelling book under his head. When he awoke he found that he apparently knew every lesson in the book and could repeat each one word for word.

This amazing 'talent' was to remain with Edgar for the rest of his life; it was claimed that he only had to sleep with a book under his head and he would awake knowing everything it contained.

From the day I started learning about Mr. Cayce and his incredible talents, I've (kind of secretly) always wanted to have the same power. I subscribe to a bazillion trade magazines, buy every new book I can find on subjects that interest me, but then often don't have the time to actually read them all. I flip through, and try and absorb through osmosis.

But getting back to Karma, in all his deliciousness - check out what he's 'sleeping on':

Dog Speak

The Intelligence of Dogs

How to talk to your animals

Ultimate Guide to dog training

How to live with a neurotic dog (don't ask!)

The idiot's guide to fun and tricks with your dog

Good Owners, Great dogs, and

What do dogs know?

Indeed. :) If I were Teddy, I'd be on my very best behaviour...seems Karma's got some pretty big plans!

All this thinking about books reminds me of a great little video, sent to me by a wonderful online friend and Customer. Thanks Jackie! Enjoy...