My weekly gratitude post, in the Celebrate the Small Things [ongoing] Blog Hop.
I’m grateful for just shy of 22 years with my cat, Zu Zu’s Petals, who died last week.
I’m thankful for the support of my wonderful lover, Rob, and our very sweet children.
I’m grateful for the lovely cover art released last week for my next book, as well as its release date!
I’m grateful for date night.
I’m happy to have understanding friends and loved ones.
I’m thankful for longevity, and the ability to think anew.
What are you grateful for this week? How will you show thanks?
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This brought back to mind the 1950’s movie “The Incredible Shrinking Man”, the plot being simply that a man is exposed to a radioactive clod and the begins to shrink. (At one point trying to escape a now giant cat trying to eat him). This movie was probably my first introduction to the concept of physics and quantum physics. … “Spoiler Alert” … In the end he gets down to atomic level and beyond into the sub-atomic and it concludes with the mind provoking soliloquy about the absurdity of “assigning sizes” to the importance of anything when it comes to life in the universe…
“I was continuing to shrink, to become… what? The infinitesimal? What was I? Still a human being? Or was I the man of the future? If there were other bursts of radiation, other clouds drifting across seas and continents, would other beings follow me into this vast new world? So close — the infinitesimal and the infinite. But suddenly, I knew they were really the two ends of the same concept. The unbelievably small and the unbelievably vast eventually meet — like the closing of a gigantic circle. I looked up, as if somehow I would grasp the heavens. The universe, worlds beyond number, God’s silver tapestry spread across the night. And in that moment, I knew the answer to the riddle of the infinite. I had thought in terms of man’s own limited dimension. I had presumed upon nature. That existence begins and ends in man’s conception, not nature’s. And I felt my body dwindling, melting, becoming nothing. My fears melted away. And in their place came acceptance. All this vast majesty of creation, it had to mean something. And then I meant something, too. Yes, smaller than the smallest, I meant something, too. To God, there is no zero. I still exist!”
I am sorry for the loss of your cat. 22 years is a good age for a cat! They are so part of our families. I am glad you have the support of your loved ones.
Thank you! And thanks for the trend of this Blog Hop. It’s been such a great inspiration for me to do, and read from others!
So sorry to hear about Zu Zu Petals (That name is from It’s a Wonderful Life right? Love that movie) At least she lived a long one. My kitty is hitting 19 and is starting renal failure. On a happier note, congratulations on your second book!
It is from that film =) And it fit him perfectly. I wish the best for your journey with your kitty. Thanks for your thoughts, Cathrina, and best to you!
Date night is always a good thing to celebrate! Happy weekend to you!
Thanks, and best to you!