Mystic Meandering: SSS - Siamese Shadow

Saturday, August 1, 2009

SSS - Siamese Shadow

This is our elderly Siamese mix (18 1/2 - over 100 in people years) taking in the morning sun through the skylight above. His given name is Yoda, which has evolved into Yodi Bodhi - the enlightened cat - master of light and dark. He has taught us much wisdom about the shadow in our own lives, inviting us to see the shadow within the *context* of the light...

Wisdom in the shadow there is... hmmm?

Yodi Bodhi

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17 comments:

Sylvia KAugust 1, 2009 at 12:11 PM
What a wonderful, wise elderly cat! And a great shadow shot!

Have a great day!
Sylvia
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Gerald (Ackworth born)August 1, 2009 at 12:38 PM
just a gorgeous shadow
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bobbieAugust 1, 2009 at 1:12 PM
A very beautiful photo of Yodi Bohdi!
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The Summer Kitchen GirlsAugust 1, 2009 at 1:29 PM
A very wise(& photogenic) cat is he!
Karla & Karrie
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A Wild ThingAugust 1, 2009 at 8:46 PM
I have a picture of our 18 year old Siamese still going potty in our toilet...hated waiting in line for him to finish...he lived to 20...cool shot!
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whizkidAugust 1, 2009 at 10:08 PM
wow, very nice and sharp!'light and dark indeed :)
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Hey HarrietAugust 1, 2009 at 11:00 PM
What a delightful post. Photo and words! Such a beautiful shadow shot of Yodi Bodhi (love the name!). You are very lucky to have such a wise and clever cat. A cutie too! :)
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ShannonAugust 1, 2009 at 11:06 PM
HE IS SO CUTE! I can tell of his wisdom! Over 100, huh? He doesn't look a day past 40! :) GREAT shadow shot, too! I've always wanted a Siamese cat! My hubby, too... I'll have to show him this picture!
P.S.
I do a pretty good Yoda impression and read that "quote" with my best Yoda voice! LOL!
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JaneAugust 2, 2009 at 3:11 AM
Aww I love Siamese, they are the best. Thanks for sharing:)
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Magical Mystical TeacherAugust 2, 2009 at 5:03 AM
Siamese shadow…
there are two of us, you see:
the other—and me!
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Crafty Green PoetAugust 2, 2009 at 9:29 AM
wonderful shadow, wonderful wise cat
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MyMaracasAugust 2, 2009 at 9:39 AM
Yoda. Love it! Cats do teach us about light and dark it's true. And that's a beautiful portrait of your beloved friend.
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DianneAugust 2, 2009 at 10:40 AM
he is beautiful
and he casts a strong and serene shadow
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David T. MacknetAugust 2, 2009 at 11:27 AM
He looks like he's just waiting for somebody to break out the laser-pointer & play! :)
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CindyAugust 2, 2009 at 11:35 PM
What a profound statement Yoda is making with his wisdom shadow.
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floretaAugust 3, 2009 at 7:19 PM
i like how the shadow is inside the one space of light.
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AliAugust 4, 2009 at 3:08 AM
love yodi bohdi! great, crisp shadow too
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