"All of us arrive on earth with souls in perfect form. But from the moment of birth onward, the soul or true self is assailed by deforming forces from without & within: by racism, sexism, economic injustice, and other social cancers; by jealousy, resentment, self-doubt, fear, and other demons of the inner life."
That got my attention. Then he goes on to say:
"The powers and principalities would hold less sway over our lives if we refused to collaborate with them. But refusal is risky, so we deny our own truth, take up lives of 'self-impersonation,' and betray our identities. And yet the soul persistently calls us back to our birthright form, back to the lives that are grounded, connected & whole."
These thoughts resonated with me, because whenever I was with Suzy, I felt totally myself, authentic, whole and very happy. I feel similarly with my kits, too. Animals have a way of grounding us. They're used in therapy, prisons, hospitals and retirement homes. They uplift our spirits and make us smile. They are loving, life-affirming and enhance longevity and inner happiness.
Suzy did all that for me and more. Even her memory enhances my life, now. The feelings that I still keep close to my heart because of her radiant presence sustain and inspire me to go on. Thank you, my love.
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