The first happiness was belonging to a place. The dream image made it clear that this belonging was not necessarily to humans, but to a location. I think we all need to be attached to a place that is a good fit with our temperament, our values, the "colour" of our coat. The seasonal changes and elemental forces of a place nourish some and challenge others. What a blessing to be at home in a place.
The second happiness was having food provided. The dream image was not just about having food, but about having it provided. When I try to think of what it would take to feed myself without the dubious support of our modern agriculture and transport systems, I quickly realize that I would be in deep trouble until I learned how to forage and scavenge and trap. And that even with excellent help from Unlearn, Rewild by Miles Olson, I probably would not be able to learn fast enough.
The third happiness was a safe place to sleep. The key image in the dream was about safety more than about sleeping. We need to be able to relax completely into the certainty that we will be held safe by our place of rest.
After this wisdom from cats in a dream, when I think of the approaching Remembrance Day holiday, I think of more than honouring brave death on foreign soil. I think it is a day to remember what we all need to be happy, and what many humans and creatures do not yet have: a place to belong to, food provided, and a safe place to sleep. Blessings on Remembrance Day from the Journey Oracle.
