Hoy, 26 de Agosto, es el aniversario del fallecimiento de Ginny, la que durante casi toda su vida quiso cuidar a todos los gatos abandonados de Nueva York.
Hasta que tuvo catorce años, Ginny buscó especialmente a los gatos que tenían alguna dificultad en sus movimientos o algún defecto físico, incluso ceguera o sordera... Dos cosas éstas que sólo ella percibía.
Supongo que por ese motivo la llamaron "Señora de los Gatos", "Gato del Año", "la Madre Teresa de los Gatos", Ángel, y... "Santa Ginny".
En esta entrada, aunque muy corta, va entonces mi homenaje a esa alma benefactora.
domingo, 26 de agosto de 2007
lunes, 20 de agosto de 2007
Este Santo lamía la mano que le alimentaba
Cuando Los Santos Vienen Ladrando
Hoy en Francia, se recuerda sin duda a San Guinefort (o Guignefort), el Perro Santo que defendió al hijo pequeño de su amo del ataque de una Serpiente y terminó muerto por la espada de éste, pero el cual al descubrir la verdad fue a enterrar al Perro mártir con grandes honores y devoción.
Desde ese siglo hasta la mitad del XX, la tumba de San Guinefort fue visitada por madres que solicitaban de él protección para sus hijos; luego se erigió una capilla dedicada al Perro y hasta se realizó una película (The Sorceress) en la cual se hace referencia al Santo Can, Patrono de los niños.
Al parecer no es el único merecedor de tal consideración... Hace poco en New Zealand, como se ve en otra parte de mi blog, un Terrier dio su vida para salvar la de cinco niños de su familia, ante el ataque de unos Pitbulls.
Así, parece que tuvimos un pequeño San Guinefort del siglo XXI.
Hoy en Francia, se recuerda sin duda a San Guinefort (o Guignefort), el Perro Santo que defendió al hijo pequeño de su amo del ataque de una Serpiente y terminó muerto por la espada de éste, pero el cual al descubrir la verdad fue a enterrar al Perro mártir con grandes honores y devoción.
Desde ese siglo hasta la mitad del XX, la tumba de San Guinefort fue visitada por madres que solicitaban de él protección para sus hijos; luego se erigió una capilla dedicada al Perro y hasta se realizó una película (The Sorceress) en la cual se hace referencia al Santo Can, Patrono de los niños.
Al parecer no es el único merecedor de tal consideración... Hace poco en New Zealand, como se ve en otra parte de mi blog, un Terrier dio su vida para salvar la de cinco niños de su familia, ante el ataque de unos Pitbulls.
Así, parece que tuvimos un pequeño San Guinefort del siglo XXI.
sábado, 11 de agosto de 2007
My Animal Totem
How To Find Your Animal Totem
An Animal Totem is an important symbolic object used by a person to get in touch with specific qualities found within an Animal which the person needs, connects with, or feels a deep affinity toward.
You can have several Animal Guides through out your life. Sometimes an Animal Guide will come into your life for a short period of time, and then be replaced by another depending on the journey or direction you are headed toward. When you find an Animal that speaks strongly to you or feel you must draw more deeply into your life, you might fill your environment with images of the animal to let the Animal know it's welcome in your space. Animal Guides can help you get back to your Earthly roots, and reconnect with nature by reminding you that we are all interconnected.
If you don't know what your Animal Totem is there are several questions you can ask yourself.
Only you can truly know which Animal Totem (s) are right for your journey.
Since we are drawn to that which resonates with us, what Animal, Bird, or Insect are you drawn to?
When you go to the park, forest, or zoo what Animal are you most interested in seeing?
What Animal do you most frequently see when you're out in nature or in the city?
What Animals are you currently interested in learning about?
Which Animal do you find most frightening or intriguing?
Have you ever been bitten or attacked by an Animal?
Is there a recurring Animal in your dreams or do you have one you have never forgotten?
You must not try to force the Animal to come, it can pick up on that energy and be put off. Being patient and doing the following exercises will draw your Animal Totem to you.
Ask yourself what Animal has played a meaningful part in your world?
If unsure, make a list of Animals that have drawn your interest or have left a deep impression on you from paintings, photographs, stories, movies, carvings, etc.
Which Animal shows up in your life and dreams most frequently? How did the Animal behave? Did you interact with the Animal?
Find a place where you can be alone to meditate. Sit quietly and ask your Animal to make its nature known to you. Feel free to use incense, smudge, and candles.
Don't give up, sometimes your Animal Totem is nearby watching to see if you're serious about connecting with it. Keep doing the above exercises until your Animal Totem makes itself known to you.
...Hace unos veinte años, pude sentir de algún modo, como una gran certeza interior, que estaba vinculado internamente con el Tigre (tuve su imagen dentro y quise buscarlo fuera), y ahora que sé esto pienso que fue siempre mi principal Tótem Animal.
An Animal Totem is an important symbolic object used by a person to get in touch with specific qualities found within an Animal which the person needs, connects with, or feels a deep affinity toward.
You can have several Animal Guides through out your life. Sometimes an Animal Guide will come into your life for a short period of time, and then be replaced by another depending on the journey or direction you are headed toward. When you find an Animal that speaks strongly to you or feel you must draw more deeply into your life, you might fill your environment with images of the animal to let the Animal know it's welcome in your space. Animal Guides can help you get back to your Earthly roots, and reconnect with nature by reminding you that we are all interconnected.
If you don't know what your Animal Totem is there are several questions you can ask yourself.
Only you can truly know which Animal Totem (s) are right for your journey.
Since we are drawn to that which resonates with us, what Animal, Bird, or Insect are you drawn to?
When you go to the park, forest, or zoo what Animal are you most interested in seeing?
What Animal do you most frequently see when you're out in nature or in the city?
What Animals are you currently interested in learning about?
Which Animal do you find most frightening or intriguing?
Have you ever been bitten or attacked by an Animal?
Is there a recurring Animal in your dreams or do you have one you have never forgotten?
You must not try to force the Animal to come, it can pick up on that energy and be put off. Being patient and doing the following exercises will draw your Animal Totem to you.
Ask yourself what Animal has played a meaningful part in your world?
If unsure, make a list of Animals that have drawn your interest or have left a deep impression on you from paintings, photographs, stories, movies, carvings, etc.
Which Animal shows up in your life and dreams most frequently? How did the Animal behave? Did you interact with the Animal?
Find a place where you can be alone to meditate. Sit quietly and ask your Animal to make its nature known to you. Feel free to use incense, smudge, and candles.
Don't give up, sometimes your Animal Totem is nearby watching to see if you're serious about connecting with it. Keep doing the above exercises until your Animal Totem makes itself known to you.
...Hace unos veinte años, pude sentir de algún modo, como una gran certeza interior, que estaba vinculado internamente con el Tigre (tuve su imagen dentro y quise buscarlo fuera), y ahora que sé esto pienso que fue siempre mi principal Tótem Animal.
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