Blog on the Lillypad
Friday, September 19, 2003
 | More Advice From Constable Magpie
Dear Constable Magpie: I am a teenage girl. I am ugly. Please help me. Dear befuddled person, All humans are a bit ugly. After all, you have no fur. But you do have such lovely laps. And human beings who are tuned in to the way of the universe and all that is good have delightful hands that open mysterious and wonderful cans and stroke all the way down my back, and scratch behind my ears. And many humans have lovely voices that tell cats how beautiful we are. When they are properly aligned with what is perfect about the creation, human beings have a beauty all their own, in spite of having no fur and no tails. Some humans are so silly that they even try to judge the beauty of cats and decide which cat is more beautiful than its fellows, but cats are never fooled by this. We are all beautiful because we have been made by God to bring joy to the earth and meditate on the way of all things. It's even in the Bible. No matter how humans rank us, the lowliest cat in the alley is a lovely creature that will become gracious and affectionate if treated well. Don't let the silliness of vain humans affect your perspective. Focus on creating joy and meditating on the way of all things. Thank God every day for your beauty and live as a beautiful creature made by God. Never accept dry cat food when moist is available, and always seek the sunniest spots for meditation. And groom yourself with great care and diligence! |
