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I have a new kitten.  She’s half Bengal mom, half undetermined dad, and of a sweet disposition.  She’s only 8 weeks old, just a baby, but she’s adjusting well to her new home here.  I can’t say the same for my older cat, but he’s coming along. 

It’s my practice to chant OM with a recording of Tibetan monks before I meditate.  This morning I sat down to meditate, and the new kitten, Zuri, was also on the bed playing in her cat cave.

When I started to chant, she came and lay down next to me.  After a few rounds, she closed her eyes.  A few more rounds went by, and she crawled into my lap. 

I’m wondering what drew her in.  Was it the power of the syllable OM, the first sound?  Was it the vibration of the deep voices?  Or maybe she just thought I was purring?

It was a high moment of spirit and connection for me, that an animal would react in such a way to chanting and meditation.   I’m curious to see if it repeats tomorrow morning.