is this for real?

someone asked me yesterday if I was sure 'this stuff' was coming from millie, how did I know it wasn't coming from me.  it's hard to explain how I know, exactly, it's just that I know my thoughts and I am familiar with myself, and I don't *think* like this.  it feels like I just open a space in my head and and the words come in, or flow out, I guess is a better way to say it.

and then there's the physical interaction.  millie climbs on my chest to let me know she has something to say.  she sits on the desk, in front of the computer, while I am receiving the message.  she moves to the window when she thinks I've 'got it' - the whole concept, the big picture.  she comes back to the desk if I need a little clarification or help.  I don't always get it right the first time.  then she goes away, usually to her heated bed, when she's finished.

yes, I am sure this is coming from the cat.  call me crazy, I don't care, millie is teaching me to speak my truth by helping her speak hers.

permission

"walk in forgiveness.  walk in love.  annoyance is based in expectation.  release your expectations of others.  if you expect nothing in particular, then you will never be surprised, you will never be disappointed.


allow others to be themselves.  if their behavior does not suit you, meet them with honesty.


but let there be love behind your honesty.  love for yourself and others.  love yourself enough to set boundaries you are comfortable with.  love others enough to allow them permission to be themselves.  if their behavior requires them to remain outside of your boundaries, so be it.  this can be a negotiation in love.  it does not need to be anything darker.


release the expectations.  allow the love.  give permission.  treat every encounter with another as the adventure it rightfully is.  be an explorer.  be brave.  be love."

incredible cat.  thank you, millie.