29 Feb Van Gogh Shadows Me
Van Gogh was a recovering feral. Although not as outgoing as his bro, he shadowed Jessica all around their house. But why? —
Cat-centric Behavior ….
“Carole, it’s uncanny,” said Jessica. “Van Gogh shadows me in and about the house, up and down the stairs, but usually freaks when I want to stroke him — except when he’s eating.”
Jessica went on to say that he and his bro, Picasso, were adopted from a shelter who rescued their feral mother and litter mates. She told me how Picasso was more confident which I noticed as he stretched out to her touch. They wouldn’t or couldn’t meow when they were adopted several months ago. But now meows were frequent.
Maternal-Paternal Legacy of Survival Instincts
I explained that as “ferals in recovery” their silence was a reflection of their inner tension and rigidity, physically and emotionally — a form of contraction. As they became more secure, they loosened up, expanded, and were able to express themselves verbally. No longer would a move or sound be their last — fatal! What was survival on the “street” was no longer critical. Each day they were able to “let go” as they gained more trust.
Fear Of Intimacy — Breakthrough
“So as Van Gogh shadows you, it’s a breakthrough of his fear of intimacy. Sure, it’s distant intimacy, but you’re his main object of attention. He wants to be with you but to still feel in control.” I went on to say that this was his private time with her and would chip away at his instinctual fear. His video really captures his determination and focus.
I told Jessica that with her guidance and Picasso as his role model and best bro, Van Gogh would slowly but surely shed his fear. I sent them a treatment of distant Reiki that evening for their physical, mental and emotional well-being.
(For more on Fear of Intimacy, see Andie Won’t Let Us Hold Her)
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