Anthropomorphism. I do strongly believe that our pets ~ be they cats or dogs, or other ~ have and share emotions and feelings very similar to our own. I've seen this, felt it in my heart and experienced it deeply with every pet I've ever had throughout my life. During my years as a volunteer with the National Zoo in Washington, DC, serving as a "observer of behavior" for tigers, gorillas and pandas, I witnessed it firsthand in their behavior each and every time I was on duty. So, yes, I am a true believer.
You might be wondering what this has to do with Boolatry? In 2015, I saw the movie INSIDE OUT (first release) with my youngest grandson, and earlier this summer, with that now teenage grandson thoroughly enjoyed the new INSIDE OUT II.
All those wonderful (or not so much so) feelings tumbling around inside those young minds ~ not to be stifled, but to be let out ~ in appropriate ways, to be understood, to be properly managed, or celebrated. And as those young minds grow up, new feelings and emotions arrive "up there", bringing confusion, or fear, or uncertainty. So many many, so much, so much.
And it entered my own somewhat muddled up inside-out-adult-mind one day, when looking at my little kitty cat as she watched something or other, that her mind too was full of all those feelings ~ they were there, in her movements, in her actions, in her sounds, and on her face ~ if I was only open to seeing them.
I'm thankful for Precious even when she is in hiding. I know just what she feels on some days as I feel the same.
ReplyDeleteDuke is the most loving pet that I have ever had. I know he understands. I'm not sure that we have ever seen the Inside Out movie. I will look for it.
ReplyDeleteMom agrees that we have our own feelings and emotions. Noelle shows hers more than Reesie but they both do.
ReplyDeleteWe definitely show our emotions! ~Murphy
ReplyDeleteWhen we live with someone, we learn so much about them, and they us.
ReplyDeleteFlynn had such an expressive face that I always knew what he was thinking.
ReplyDeleteit is all love ...
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post today!!
ReplyDeleteI so agree! Thoughtful and emotional beings, all!
ReplyDeleteJune sure is expressive. We pups show our emotions in similar ways.
ReplyDeleteLove this post! And love the movies. XO
ReplyDeleteI didn't think you could get any more impressive, but you've done it! I'm happy to see what you can produce now that you're getting used to the new Windows and all. It seems to be brighter and very au courent. I'm sure you still have daily struggles, but you've met your match and now you're defying it. Hugs and Kudos!
ReplyDeleteYes, cats are as thoughtful and maybe fearful as we are. They do feel as we do. This is why I love my cats, often more than people.
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I hope the fear character inside June is kept far away
ReplyDeleteVery nice and loving post from a caring Mom. Our Mom says she can read a lot of what we are feeling too, but she really wishes she knew what to do about the not-so-good feelings:(
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