The Bed

This morning Sensei was quite lonely, whining and pitifully looking for some one on one attention. My student was in bed but heard me and came to see if I was okay. Then, much to my surprise, she picked me up and carried me to bed with her! For reasons I do not know, they do not take me into bed with them. They take others, but not Sensei. It could be that they do not feel that they are worthy of sleeping beside me. Or, it could be that they are afraid I shall create rules with the others concerning the bed, either way, I have not yet been invited.....until this morning. It was quite nice! It was still dark and everyone was asleep. They have many soft covers on the bed for Sensei to roll around in. I rolled and rubbed and snuggled into them. Unfortunately, I sneezed on them quite a bit as well. It was a nice morning indeed.

Dalai Lama

She went! My student went and saw the Dalai Lama speak, without Sensei much to my dismay. She reported that the experience was overwhelming and profound. The message was that kindness and compassion for others makes us healthier, stronger and more happy. Do what you can, no matter how small it seems. Every little bit matters. Money and possesions don't make us happy or content, that comes from peace within. Powerful stuff. So say Sensei....

Clean

She gave me a bath. Dreadful. There is nothing I hate more. As usual the towel drying felt quite good, and it is a warm day. Perhaps not so bad. She said I have to be prepared to accompany her to a lecture she is giving tomorrow. I wonder why Sensei is being dragged to her lecture instead of the Dalai Lama talk on Thursday that I really want to attend. But, I digress....