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Ask Maya for the 2nd week of February, 2003
Ask Maya for the 3rd week of February, 2003
Ask Maya for the 4th week of February, 2003
Ask Maya for the 1st week of March, 2003

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Ask Maya for the 2nd week of February, 2003:

Dear Maya,

My own cats often bring me mice - in various stages of death/decay (or usually very much alive, very annoyed, squeaking their heads off and keen to be rescued!). I'm used to this and can understand it for one reason or another - I think Morticia in particular thinks I'm a stupid kitten who needs training as she tends to bring uninjured mice and drop them at my feet. Baldrick OTOH seems to think I need more mice in my (or his) diet as he drops bits of mice by the food dishes. Gomez brings in live mice complete with nest - he hasn't quite got the hang of this ;-)

Anyway, last weekend while I was feeding my horses and generally enjoying the peace and quiet, a small tortoiseshell cat appeared near the gate, then came over to see me. As soon as she'd said hello, she trotted off a few feet, caught a mouse, mangled it and dropped it at my feet. Now, I've never seen this cat before. She is obviously a pet not a stray, and is very friendly. So, why on earth would she have brought me a mouse - one she caught specially by the look of it? She wasn't in the least bit interested in it once she'd given it to me, although she did look pretty smug :-) It's bad enough (well, OK, I really like it!) that I attract cats wherever I go - where the horses are I didn't think there were any cats around at all. But to attract dead mice is something else altogether!! Is this just a strange cat's way of being friendly, or is she another one who thinks I look like I need to eat more meat (I'm vegetarian)?! Maya, any ideas?

Cheers,

-Karon (and Baldrick of course)

Dear Karon,

First of all, thanks for writing, because I haven't gotten a question in a while, and Mama G has been kind of mopey lately. I am trying to get her to relax about animal communication (after all, the only real important thing is talking with ME, right?), but sometimes I just can't get through to her and she ticks me off! And she calls ME stubborn! I tell ya...

Anyway, I am very intrigued by all this mouse business. First of all, where are all these mice? Are they just running around willy-nilly all the time? That must be some pretty cool place you live, although it might get tiring having to keep your eyes out for mice all the time. Sometimes I just want to take a nap and not worry about what meal or creature might go rolling by, bringing it's little creature-smell with it, you know? Also, I think the stillness helps quiet my mind for my spiritual journeying. But I digress.

Okay, so you are a mouse magnet. Hee hee hee! I am sorry, but I find the whole thing funny. Maybe the cats are putting one on you. Maybe it has gotten around that you are the cat lady and you should get mice. Or maybe they just like to watch you react!

However, here's what I think it probably is. I think you have a special connection with cats. I sensed it in you, and through Baldrick [Note: I think Maya thinks Baldrick is kind of sexy, but she doesn't want to admit it out loud! Whoa, nelly! - GK], and because of what you've said about how cats find you and follow you around. Plus, it seems like you have a really nice place around there... like your space and the land is very attractive and peaceful. What I think is, you've gotten a reputation, and the cats are leaving you offerings. Even the cat who you hadn't met knows about it. "Oh, here's the special lady, and I'm in her space, I should give her an offering." Maybe that cat even dropped off her own kittens for you sometime, and just wanted to say "thanks!"

Now, I'm not saying that it couldn't be both. We cats (except the dumb ones... QUAN YIN) generally have pretty developed senses of humour, so we can give you a gift that is genuine but also be amused at how it vexes you or you don't understand it. Plus, sometimes we just like putting mice out for the heck of it. Can you blame us? Hey, it's part of out jobs. Well, mostly. Although in my case, it's more theoretical... sort of like chasing... uh, RHEOTRICAL mice. It's a spiritual/life in harmony kind of thing. Get it?

By the way, vegetarianism? Don't get it. No, THANK YOU.

Oh, and if Gomez brings you the whole nest, that's quite a prize! Instead of being amused, think of all the effort that took! Heck, that's a whole day's worth... maybe you could make a soup of it, and feed it to him later. Oh, my mom says "not likely." Whatever.

Anyway, hope that helps. You and your family really crack me up, I must tell you. I really enjoy urban cat life, but maybe sometime I will try being a more country cat, if I don't have to get too dirty, and I can still get what I want, and be in charge. Hmm.

Take care and value the catness!

- Maya Her Greatness The Cat

Ask Maya for the 3rd week of February, 2003:

Dear Maya,

I have a very important question that has been crossing my mind over and over again. Are there actually "evil animals", given the environment/situations that they had to endure (like humans)? Your thoughts are important to me - because with the impending possibility of this war [with Iraq], I'm just wondering about a lot of WAY-OUT-THERE things...

For instance - could animal communicators around the world ask for help from the animal world? Though I know what is happening is part of the spiritual enlightenment of the world, couldn't we, say, connect with all the scorpions "over there", for instance, and ask that they sneak up on Sadam Hussein while he sleeps and "take care of him" for us... and all those in his same position (here, there, everywhere)? Or ask the mice to chew through all those wires that are connected to the nuclear warheads everywhere - while asking the cats to clear the path for them instead of stalking them. Do you know what I'm saying?? And the question of the possibility of "evil animals" pertains in such that are there those that would try and stop these animals if they were to do such a thing. This is something that has been coming up in my thoughts and dreams for a while now, and I'm just wondering!!

Thanks for your perspective, Maya!

- D.

Dear D. (and other people),

First of all, animals cannot stop this war you are heading into. Frankly, I don't understand or even think much about the concept of "war", because it is such a human thing to do. I am very into my "cat-ness". But anyway, if humans get themselves into trouble, then it is up to them to get themselves out. Now, I'm not saying all humans are bad and you deserve to be punished and so on. I'm just saying that there's a reason you are in this situation and you have the power to get out of it. I believe in you! You have to believe in yourselves and work in a team effort on a physical and spiritual level to stop this war if you want to. After all, some humans had to do a lot of work to get it started! But it's not too late, yet. Just think about what you can do. Take a deep breath, let go off your despair, and feel the love and resolve in all you do. When you build a network of people who are working from the Truth and Love within, then you can have power to change the world.

Now, you ask if animals can physically help you. No, it is not our way or path to do so as you suggest. BUT, we do help you! We send you our love, and good thoughts, and healing energies for the Earth. We send you meditations, and touch you with our warm bodies (and some cold ones, for those of you who like reptiles -- ha ha ha!) to give healing and calm you down. If you are feeling hopeless and scared or frustrated, take a few moments to spend some time with your animal companions and just BE with them. I'm sure you know right now if you think about it that then you will be refreshed!

For animals don't think of war, or make it. Even those who have experienced it in past lifetimes (and many have, since there have been so many wars -- even my roommate, Maurice, experienced one), generally shed the urge for war when they transfer out of human bodies. Why is this? Well, I hate to tell you I don't know, my friends (believe me!), but let's just say it's a mystery, part of the plan. With being human comes great advantages and disadvantages, great capacity for what you call "good" and "evil". It's something for you to ponder about yourselves, and think about when you make the transition into your next lifetime!

Now, then, are there "evil" animals? You mean besides Quan Yin? Hee hee hee (I slay myself)! Anyway, no. Search within your heart and you know this about yourselves. Humans are animals, too, and no one of us is pure evil. Each of us has a spirit, a pure light within that is the soul or whatever you choose to call it. It is eternal and it is who each of us really is. Our bodies and our personalities in each lifetime take a part in molding it, but it still IS, in itself, IS itself, is unique and learning. Sometimes there is learning to do and the soul is "weak" with questions and learnings it has to do and confusions. In these cases, outside influences on the personality and body can cause fear reactions, defensiveness, even aggression. This can happen, too, because of chemical imbalances in the body. BUT, each of these are things the soul is learning from. And, if you meet the soul with lovingkindness, eventually it will have to realize itself and connect with itself again and cease the aggression.

Unfortunately, this is complicated (while at the same time it is very simple), and there is a lot of aggression and defensiveness flying around. Each little bit breeds more and exacerbates it. It's like when a dog is scared and barks, and is then hurt by its person to get it to stop barking. That only breeds more fear, and, eventually, more aggression. That is a very simple expression of what happens, but I think you get my point.

So, are there "evil" animals or persons? No, but there are those with a greater "weakness" (and this is not a judgemental term, but it's hard to express it in your language) that makes them more vulnerable to becoming defensive or agressive. Add to that their external stimuli, and that's what causes "evil". I might remind you, however, that one person's "evil" is another one's "good". Elsewise, there wouldn't be wars, for no one would feel justified in killing large groups of people (and plants, and other animals while they're at it)!

Whew. OK, so before I close, I just want to tell you that I liked your question, and I understand you frustration and quest for peace. Let me just tell you that the animals ARE willing to listen to you, and work with you to heal the world and everyone and thing in it with vast amounts of energy and love (taking time to eat, sleep, and clean ourselves, of course). So, just take a minute with your animals and envision connecting with them into a World Wide Web of Peace. That might sound corny (heh), but your Internet works as a pretty good analogy for how connected we can be spiritually all over the Earth and universe when we try. If you want to, you can even envision me, meditating, and I promise I will be meditating with you to help spread the good energy towards a solution. Alright? You have my word on it, and I am a very Honourable and Upright Cat.

My best wishes to all of you, and thanks for listening and thinking, and hoping and praying for Peace and Love. Remember, every bit counts,

- Your Maya-Friend Cat

Ask Maya for the 4th week of February, 2003:

Dear Maya,

I have now, and have had in the past, domestic long and short haired male, neutered cats. Each and every one had a tendency to drool when relaxed. I confess, that as a human, I too have drooled on a few overly relaxed occasions. What I'm wondering is, why only my males have done this, and not my females?

I look forward to your reply as much as look forward to reading your insights each week!

Many blessings,

- Theresa

Dear Theresa,

What can I say about this? Some cats are just gross and untidy. No offense. I can't say it's only males who drool, because I've seen it happen with females, though less often. It's not a pretty picture.

The truth is, men just seem to get more excited about things more often. First of all, they really have that nursing instinct, and they never grow up and think "okay, now I'M the one who could have kittens and have to nurse them and watch over them". So, life is a lot more about gratification for them. They have to be less protective of themselves in some ways and thus can really get into it when they're relaxing and feeling good. Plus, they have less manners, usually. I don't know why. Some people (and cats) find this endearing, just as some people like dogs. Personally, I prefer a little more cleanliness and class, but that's just how I am.

So, I guess you could say that there might be some kind of male hormone that makes them more floppy ad sloppy and drooly all the time. I don't know. I will confess that a little drool will fall on occassion into everyone's lives... for example, say, after one has had some particularly nice catnip. My mommas drool on the pillows sometimes and it's fun to see them embarrassed about it. But, in general, I would say you're right that boy cats slobber more and more often.

Who can tell why boys do what they do? All I can say is, I became a female cat for a reason, and that's no joke!

Best wishes and call on me whenever you want to -- many blessings to you, and I send you benevolent cat energy,

- Maya The Goddess-like Cat

Ask Maya for the 1st week of March, 2003:

Dear Maya,

Do you believe in positive thinking? Sometimes all I think about is money, but that doesn't mean that I am granted money, money money!!!

By the way, I so enjoy the animal perspective. They just cut right though the crap and get to the heart of it all!

- Barbara

Dear Barbara,

First of all, I'll never understand money. Feh.

But secondly, are you sure you're thinking about "money, money, money" and not "bills, bills, bills" or "poverty, poverty, poverty"? There is a difference! In "positive thinking", what you think about is what comes to you, so if you think about NOT having something, you get more of the same -- NOT having it. So start thinking you have ENOUGH money (or time, or crunchy nibbles, or whatever) and see what happens!

And yes, I do usually cut through the crap of things, as you say. But you'd be surprised at all the different views different animals, even of the same species, have -- just like humans. The boy in our house, Maurice, thinks mostly in emotions and pictures. He is not as eloquent as I am, but he has his place. Sometimes. A place far, far beneath me, I might add.

And then there's Quan Yin. Proving there ARE stubborn, ungrateful, stupid-poop cats. Feh. Again.

Anyway, hang in there. Try not to worry. Keep thinking you are wonderful and good things will come to you.

Take care and practice your mantras,

- Maya the Unbelievably Cute

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