Question:
A young kitten appeared out of nowhere on our acreage during a heavy windstorm — instantly affectionate, touching noses with our dog, rubbing against my elderly cat and my leg, completely fearless and gentle. We adopted her and scheduled her spaying, but within two weeks it became clear she was pregnant.
Given her young age and the overwhelming feral cat population already impacting native birds, it seemed the right thing to do. But I now feel immense guilt for not honoring the lives she was carrying. On the way to the appointment I asked for a sign if this was wrong — none came. I am left feeling heartbroken, as though I failed. I need help finding the insight in this painful experience.
The Seer:
There were several factors determining your decision but underlying them all was your intent to do the most beneficial thing for the little cat. Never blame yourself when good intentions seem to have adverse effects: there is no such thing as a mistake when seen from an eternal perspective. Even our most flawed decisions, well-intended but seemingly “mistaken”, assist in the graceful unfolding of life eternal. Although you cannot see it at this time, your decision will ultimately be for the best.
I’ve wondered about making decisions regarding euthanasia for pets. I feel it is my responsibility as the animal’s guardian to help ease their suffering and make choices on their behalf but in the context of being an OO I’ve pondered if that has farther reaching consequences.
Also, how do we respectfully remove spider mites or aphids from our plants? 🌱
I agree. In this case, the kitty came into the care and stewardship of the person who shared this experience. Then life prompted a decision. Do nothing or do something. I had a similar experience with ants invading our kitchen, cupboards, etc. over the weekend, within a few hours, so quickly. They do not belong in our kitchen and the decision was not a hard one to put up an ant trap to solve the problem promptly. On the other side, we have bats who made a nest under our roof outside, there are noises and bat droppings in that area. It’s a protected species and there is nothing we can do about it truly, they do not transmit diseases here in England (we don’t have rabies). Any measure we contemplated did not succeed, so we let them be. We accepted this as what it was supposed to be. Fine line to navigate! I try to feel into the heart as a steward of this planet to make the choice which calls to me. Whatever it may be, I know my hands, my acts, my choices are of the Infinite mother.
Thank you Dearest Almine for this loving reminder of the eternal perspective and the importance of our purest intentions….. 🩷
Ah so it’s not black magic after all. You said BEFORE that even if it is well intended, in the broadest sense, it is still black magic. For example when a parent feels they are doing what is best for their child.
I think I know the post you’re talking about – that was a post about people who practice black magic. I remember it said, there is karma even if the practitioner is well-intended.
Interesting. I see it like this: the kitty came to the person and surrendered to her sanctuary. It appears to me that it trusted in the stewardship of the person to survive. “Doing nothing” is not necessarily the only path in alignment/without karmic debt. Doing nothing is also a choice. The choice was not based on personal gain, or intent to achieve a specific outcome. It was actually the opposite: The highest path required for the person to absorb the pain of the decision. That is called custodianship, not control. “Highest truth” as a concept is based in the heart, in my experience, despite what the outcome may be. Logic can only fill the blanks. It appears to me that is what the person chose. Gratitude
Boundless gratitude Almine! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Thankyou for the one who posted this question and to Almine for your brilliant insightful response.