I couldn’t believe my eyes

What I was watching didn’t make sense.

I saw a cricket very clearly PLAYING with my cat!

Usually it’s the other way around, and usually I feel sorry for the insect. I don’t know how to describe it, but I witnessed the cricket actively engaging it its own death. It knew its life was ending, and it was relishing these last few interactions.

That made me wonder about consciousness, free will, perception, and a number other things. How did a mere insect seem to understand these larger concepts?

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Small forms, big emotions.

While watching ants on a soda can, I noticed ONE ant seemed alarmed.

He was stuck! He moved his head and antenna around frantically as his feet were glued to the surface by a sugary substance. Another ant seemed concerned, approached him, and moved quickly to free each leg. They celebrated, and exhited a sense of relief as they scurried along their way. I was amazed at the depth of emotion and intelligence in these little creatures.

Witnessing this led me to believe that compassion is hardwired into even the tiniest forms souls embody.

That happened years ago, but I’ve learned an incredible amount from bugs since then.

The Ants also taught me more about the need for immediacy in compassionate response .

I watched a few ants on a gaming table. They’d walk around the table, and every once in a while one of the players would nonchalantly squish one.

I’d been watching a particular ant for a while. I suppose for this reason, I felt a friendly affection for it.

Then SQUISH! Oh no! My human friend had killed my ant friend. From that moment on I learned to SPEAK UP IMMEDIATELY if I wanted to advocate for someone in IMMEDIATE danger.

Don’t wait. Speak up.

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The Mantis Collective

Another practitioner and I were working together remotely, so neither of us knew what the other was experiencing. During the session, I saw a river of leaves. But I realized these leaves had consciousness. They were insects. These insects were communicating with me.

This collective wanted me to know that they chose their form, not because they wanted to gain an evolutionary advantage, but because they truly LOVED the forms of the leaves, and evolved FROM that love of form. And the fact that their camoflage allows them to thrive is a natural compliment that goes hand in hand with their DESIRE. It’s their love that creates alignment for their sustenance.

The funny thing is, during that session a mantis landed on my friend’s window. We realized as we were comparing notes afterward what an amazing synchronicity occurred during the session.

This is the truth- that of our desires, our forms, and our fates seem to all be entwined- applies to all beings, I’m assured. During one Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) session, the client’s Subconscious Mind (SC) echoed this sentiment.

I asked: “What is the difference between free will and destiny?”

The SC said: “They are the same; our form creates our desires, our desires create our fate.”

There isn’t a separation between our loving desire, our form, our fate, and manner of evolution, it would seem.

To me the Mantis collective represents adoration, evolutionary advantage, and the nature of collective compared to individual perspectives.

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The last story I’ll recount for now involves

My Cat and a June bug.

Ironically, I’ve always thought of June bugs as bumbling- not very aware. So when the June bug flew into the apartment, I assumed the cat would immediately attack and kill it.

My cat, Tsimi, noticed it right away.

But instead of being predatory, Tsimi was more playful, and decided to follow the June bug around and casually bat at it. I watched for a while, and like the cricket I could tell the bug was ALSO engaging with the cat.

Again, I was concerned for its safety, and so I reached out with my mind. I told it “If you don’t want the cat to hurt you, I can take you outside. When you’re ready, just fly to my finger.”

The bug completed it’s cycle then flew right over to my finger!

Wow, she heard me.

I took her outside, and she flew off. The cat looked at me, forlorn. I’d taken away her friend.

“Well,” I told the cat, “If you want her to come back and play, you can ask her, and promise to be careful.” The cat looked at the open screen door. Tsimi has a reputation for understanding telepathy, so I wasn’t surprised she seemed to know what I meant.

And sure enough, within about 15 seconds the June bug flew back in! They picked up their game, and played for several more minutes. Again, I told the bug that when she was ready, she could fly over to my finger. Again, within a few seconds she DID, and I took her outside.

Before she flew off this time she thanked me. She said she was getting ready to lay her eggs, and then she would die. She appreciated the experiences and would look for a safe place to lay her eggs now. I pointed out some flower pots that looked nice, and she flew away toward them, as if to say, “okay, I’ll check them out!”

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I’ve learned many things from bugs. My late mentor, John Jervis taught me different light frequencies with which to communicate with different types of bugs and animals; an orange yellow is particularly good for cockroaches, and a blue color works well with dogs, he mentioned. He told me about summoning thousands of fireflies with a loving intention for a little girl, one evening. Another friend tells me about how the cicadas chirp in rhythm to his chanting.

How do insects or animals show up in your life? Comment below!

I’ve seen how they can communicate, and be understood by all manner of creatures, and how intelligent they truly are. Through infestations I’ve learned how they can represent unseen or avoided aspects. They ALWAYS seem to reflect the minutia of my OWN inner workings. When I’m calm, and “aligned” insects NEVER bother me. When I’m buggy, I get bugged! Do you notice the same thing? Tell me below…

Whether it’s the fireflies that now come to me when I meditate, or the ants that come clean up the crumbs from my desk, I’ve learned to appreciate the little things.

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