Seeking That Animal Purity

Of cats and humans.

a gigantic cat casually saves a man falling down a cliff, surreal digital art — by DALL·E

I remember this rare occurrence in an otherwise rather placid childhood: I was feeling dejected and misunderstood, brooding in my room who knows about what (which indicates the transcendence of the matter), when the cat walked in to check on me. As adults, we risk doubting that an animal could be wise or aware enough to perceive a change of mood. As children, we are less polluted, and…