Angora Cat (Listen while you read)
Angora Cat or Turkish Angora
Picture Courtesy: NASA
Soft and cuddly; sweet with a gentle heart; for my heart sees all as it is.
My love and understanding allows all things.
Yes, gentle and sweet am I.
(So much to be said about this little bundle of love. We envisage many taking the trouble to read this reflection, because many would like to have its qualities.
And, what are they?
So many; it is hard to choose where to start.
Remembering that those things, such as the animals that we bring into our lives reflect certain qualities about ourselves; these qualities can then be an opportunity for us to see ourselves as others see us.
Sometimes, we can be in denial about our own qualities; can we not?
Indeed, sometimes we can see ourselves as one thing, whereas others see us quite differently.
However; this is generally not the case with the Angora personality type. They see themselves, and others, quite clearly. They may not openly talk about their own qualities however; they are aware that they are a little ‘jump’ above the rest.
Not to put a ‘too finer point to it’, the Angora lover will know how they are perceived by the rest of their world.
They will know, because they are true to their own personality type, which is one that soothes the other personality types.
Yes my friends, the Angora personality will pour oil over troubled water. This they will do because they cannot do anything else; it is a natural part of their character.
To have an Angora personality in your life, is to be a life blessed with sensitivity, love, and a deep and personal meaning to one’s existence.)
Carolyn Page – ABC of Spirit Talk
jdobypr
/ September 28, 2012This reflection sounds like my mom…she was self assured, felt no need to brag or pat herself on the back. She was also very clear as to how she was perceived by “her public” LOL…yeah this one made me remember and smile…thank you!
carolynpageabc
/ September 28, 2012How wonderful she must have been… I’m so pleased that you’ve been reminded of her. The ones we love can make our little hearts sing…!
Thank You so much for sharing that with me…
Is there a ‘reason’ behind your description – “her public”…?
jdobypr
/ September 28, 2012LOL yes there is a reason but I am pretty selfish with that info
…thanks for asking.
carolynpageabc
/ September 28, 2012Okay…. Your secret… I’m happy that it makes you smile..!
Yaz
/ September 28, 2012You’re the only other person I’ve met who’s recognized that our animals reflect who we are! You’re certainly educating me on cats…I’m wary of them and can’t see their qualities because of it (I wonder what that says). This is a really lovely post. I love your voice too. It’s very soothing. Thanks Carolyn! You’re doing such a wonderful job.
carolynpageabc
/ September 28, 2012Thank You Yaz…
It is my understanding that ‘all things’ that we bring into our lives reflect a quality (positive or negative) that we are experiencing. (These qualities change throughout our life time, of course.)
Cats, in general, do not ‘let us in’… They wish to remain a bit of a mystery to us. Most cat lovers, have a little of this desire for mystery. They wish to remain aloof, until they get to know you better. Once known, they will let you into their hearts. Perhaps this is why you are a little wary. Perhaps you feel this desire of the cat to ‘be a little aloof’.
Thank You for your lovely compliment regarding my voice. It has taken a little while to adjust however, I’m now accepting that others find it, as you say, soothing… Thank You again, Yaz…
Yaz
/ September 28, 2012Now THAT makes sense Carolyn…I’ve worked hard not to be so aloof all my life. It was result of my upbringing. Now I see why I’m wary of cats…I don’t like that aspect in myself, the tendency to keep myself separate. I’m referring to the negative aspects of those attributes… Amazing how it all comes back to us in the end. Thanks for your wisdom Carolyn.
carolynpageabc
/ September 28, 2012Happy to be of help, Yaz… I just write as I am inspired to (like the reflection). This seems to be the way I help. Most times though, I don’t know why I am writing something; I just have faith that what I am being given to write, is that which is needed…
Sharmishtha Basu
/ September 28, 2012another adorable being, do they have two eyes of two different colours?
carolynpageabc
/ September 28, 2012Adorable, yes….
This happens more frequently in ‘white’ cats, Sharmishtha; though any coloured cat can have two eyes of differing colour…! Just like humans…!
Sharmishtha Basu
/ September 29, 2012i have never seen any human being or cat with two eyes of two colour. not yet. ofcourse excluding movies.
Resa McConaghy
/ September 29, 2012As I read this I thought, I want one, I want one! Finishing the last sentence I realized, I have one! Lovely post, Carolyn. Your animal reflections rock.
carolynpageabc
/ September 29, 2012As do you, my dear Resa… Rock, rock, rock….
Sumithra Sriram
/ September 29, 2012I love your reflections on the pets we own… I have always wanted to have a dog, but due to circumstances, I can’t… I pine for a pet whenever I read your posts… They mean a lot…
Hugs,
Sumithra.
carolynpageabc
/ September 29, 2012I’m happy to ‘fill that void’; at least a little…!
Pets bring us so much joy. Circumstances change, and people, pets, and things change too… One day a pet will be yours, I know… ‘Til then, you always have that wonderful imagination of yours….
Smaktakula
/ September 29, 2012That cat has the creepy eye!
Glad you could SHED some light on Angora cats. Oh, mercy.
carolynpageabc
/ September 29, 2012Aha, my dear Smaktakula….. we must not be fooled by ‘outside’ appearances…
Is it not the case that the creepy eye holds value beyond the understood, perceivable void? Do we not all have ‘the creepy eye’ to a degree..!?! Were it not for ‘the creepy eye’ one may be overlooked. What a shame that would be…….!
Glad you enjoyed it…
carolynpageabc
/ September 29, 2012Shed…. Shed….. Some more than others….
Tip: Don’t wear black…!
misty maples farm
/ September 29, 2012“Indeed, sometimes we can see ourselves as one thing, whereas others see us quite differently”….One of my sisters and i had just this conversation last week…as I have absolutely no idea how I am perceived by others (weird right?); I know myself..but how I come across to others..not a clue. As for animals reflection ourselves..Oh Lordy , what can this mean for me???
carolynpageabc
/ September 29, 2012You come across as a genuine lover of life, and all things sweet and good. Serene, balanced, with a heart as big as can hold a million seeds of love. Yours is indeed a well spent life, Jess.
misty maples farm
/ September 29, 2012I like your answer!
smiling really hard!
melouisef
/ September 29, 2012Yes i think there is something of us in our animals and something of our animals in us?
carolynpageabc
/ September 29, 2012A real ‘two-way’ street, to be sure; which is a wonderful thing to share with those furry, sweet, lovable little companions.
WordsFallFromMyEyes
/ September 29, 2012Oh, gorgeous – this is great!! I really enjoyed hearing you speak as I read. Love the picture too, awwwww
carolynpageabc
/ September 30, 2012Thank You so much…!
Yes, it ‘had’ to be that pic. I tried others; they just weren’t right…!
Dace
/ September 30, 2012“…the animals that we bring into our lives reflect certain qualities about ourselves; these qualities can then be an opportunity for us to see ourselves as others see us….”
I am looking at my Russian Blue and thinking – No shit!
carolynpageabc
/ September 30, 2012A Russian Blue hey…! He’s next…!
wolfgangpowerpoint.wordpress.com/
/ September 30, 2012A good weekend.
Greeting, Wolfgang
carolynpageabc
/ September 30, 2012And to you Wolfgang – a good weekend…!
ainabalagtas
/ October 2, 2012I love the audio, and the reflection as a whole! There were lots of insights and takeaways; I really love your blog!
carolynpageabc
/ October 2, 2012Thank You so much… The feeling is mutual. Yours is an exquisite blog, with much to offer…!
ainabalagtas
/ October 2, 2012Your voice, the mp3 adds dimension and life to your blog, I really love it! 😊 I’m a fan, what can I say! 😊
storiesbywilliams
/ October 18, 2012How did I miss these?! I love kitties, and my cat Mike was a Turkish Van, or so the vet said. This is similar to the Angora, being also Turkish and having much the same markings and eye color. He was the sweetest boy ever!
carolynpageabc
/ October 18, 2012They are certainly not dissimilar; both originating from Turkey!
If I’m inspired (or, when I’m inspired) I’ll do the Turkish Van reflection. I’m curious now myself…!
Catherine Sherman
/ March 20, 2013I’m really drawn to your reflections. As one of the commenters here said, you have a very soothing voice. It’s also enlightening and inspiring. I loved your last sentence: “a life blessed with sensitivity, love, and a deep and personal meaning to one’s existence.”
I have two Turkish Angora cats, who are litter mates. One has a blue and an amber eye, as in your cat illustrating your reflection. The other cat is deaf, which is also a trait found more often in white cats.
Here’s how I got the cats. I knew that these cats would some day be mine, but I’m very happy about it. They are very different from each other, yet both affectionate (in different ways).
http://catherinesherman.wordpress.com/2008/07/27/the-brothers-angora-chapter-one/
carolynpageabc
/ March 20, 2013I do believe you fit the profile of the Angora lover; it’s not surprising they are a part of your life…
I enjoyed both reads; it is quite similar to my tale regarding our little dog ‘Sweetie’.
Eight years ago my daughter called me on the phone to ask which puppy she should choose; she was at a ‘market’ where young animals were on sale. She described one; my answer was ‘no’. She then described another saying it was a ginger colour. My answer to her: “The C.C. (Collective Consciousness) are saying yes to this one, though you will need to watch her food intake; it seems she has only little legs which won’t carry a lot of weight.” She bought the little bundle and within a year moved close to where I am now living. We looked after ‘Sabrina’ each time she had holidays; I would drive to her home each day to feed Sabrina and the lizards. One year though, they were going to the U.S. for 3 weeks; I wanted to bring Sabrina home so that she could be better looked after. Within 3 days my partner, K said he didn’t want her to leave; we had both fallen madly in love.
The daughter was very pleased, saying her job meant she didn’t have time for Sabrina, and sadly agreed. So, she was ours (with an inbuilt sitter and ‘second owner’ when needed).
Her name is now ‘Sweetie’ (Sabrina just didn’t suit) and she has been our little joy for almost 4 years….
Catherine Sherman
/ March 20, 2013Thanks, Carolyn! I would love it if you would post this commentary on one of my cat posts and any links of yours you’d like to share.