We at Sacred Source have been graced with presence of Cleo, who adopted us in the fall of 2004. She is a wonderfully loving feline, eager to share her affection (and cat hair) with each of us. Not an elitist, she also shares her time with Bim, a large old black lab who often visits the Gaia Center. Cleo will curl up with Bim on our large deck to share the warmth of sunny days. Cleo's relaxed, balanced energy keeps all of us on an even keel, and reminds us of the Bast within each of us. We try to include a Cleo update in each of our newsletters. If you'd like to join our email newsletter list, click here.
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 Cleo and Bim take a prayer break. |
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 Cleo oversees the unpacking of our latest statue shipment. |
 Cleo and Bim, the Sacred Source mascots, hibernate for the winter. |
 Cleo opened her home to Jac, a playful lab refugee from Hurricane Katrina. Jac stayed with us until his owner could find new housing. |
 Cleo helps Cynthia enter an order into our computer system. |
 Cleo's cat trivia: Goddess Freya rode in a chariot drawn by cats. Farmers left offerings for her cats to ensure a good harvest. |
 Cleo's cat trivia: "Kadis" is an ancient Nubian word thought to be the origin of the word cat. |
 It's better to let sleeping cats lie. |
 Cleo rests after helping us unpack our latest shipment. |
 Cleo (Cleopatra), the Sacred Source cat, was a shelter cat relinquished because she was pregnant. Her kittens all found homes, but she needed to find a cat lover with no other cats. The Gaia Center needed that special homey touch that only the presence of a cat can bring. She's happy, healthy, affectionate and playful, the queen of her domain. |
 "Does a dog have Buddha nature?" |
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 Cleo inspects our statues. |
 Cleo ensures your packages are shipped promptly. |
 Cleo discusses the finer aspects of hunting with Diana. |
 Cleo enjoying the spring daffodils. |
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From: Nancy Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 6:24 AM To: spirit@sacredsource.com Subject: Pippin the pouncing hand slasher Hi and happy to see all the lovely kitties. I have a Maine coon cat who appeared at our home very mysteriously as a kitten. This was shortly after our two very elderly cats died of old age. We feel Pippin was sent to us to provide us with a little comfort after our losses. He is a huge bundle of energy and likes to pounce on me when I'm working in the garden. He seems to come from nowhere and many times he even walks through the door. I know he is in the house, yet when I get up in the morning I have found him outside on several occasions. Neither my husband or I let him out and the doors are locked. Cats are indeed mystical creatures....  |
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From: Jan Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 12:12 AM To: spirit@sacredsource.com Subject: Friends of Cleo Hi ! I am so happy to see that you are cat-lovers ! There is so much they can teach us about love, patience, wisdom and friendship ! I have 8 cats in my home, they are all indoor cats, and spayed..... (we also have 2 dogs, 2 ferrets and 2 guinea pigs...) and they are such wonderful company. Our oldest cat, Simba, a gray and white domestic shorthair, is almost 19, and was born with a crooked leg..... The others are Butch and Sundance, age 14 (twins) , Oreo, black with little white feet , is now age 13, Nala, mostly white and age 12, Maxi a fluffy black and white longhair is 6, and two rescue cats of unknown age, but fairly young....Caesar, and LucyFur, complete the cat family. The last two are the best of friends and always sleep together -- he is a lovely fluffy orange kitty with golden eyes but he has a permanent tilt to his head due to nerve damage, and Lucyfur was a feral cat. My daughter took in her two male kittens, and we adopted mom....she is a beautiful black kitty, and although she allows us to feed her and talk to her, she will not let anyone touch her....yet. On Valentine's Day this year, we lost a beloved friend, Georgie, a tiny but talkative calico lady age 14, to a cardiac arrest. She was my daughter's best pal since Katie was 2....always slept on her bed and followed us around continually commenting on everything !! We miss her terribly, and have a special shrine in our front hall for her ashes and devoted to her. Her sons Butch and Sundance are HUGE orange adults now, and they talk and purr all the time ! Butch is always waiting at the door when we return home and meows a greeting, just like his mom Georgie did. I guess he felt it was his duty to take over her job ! The day after Georgie died, my daughter is sure that she saw her spirit --- a small light that moved down the hall at night and went into her bedroom. When Katie went into the room, it had vanished. How lovely to think that Georgie came back to say goodbye to the little girl who grew up with her. I have only seen her, running swiftly and silently on her tiny white paws, through my dreams. Many blessings to all of you and a hug to Cleo - Janelle
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From: K&J Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 12:02 PM To: spirit@sacredsource.com
Hi! I loved reading the Cleo section of your website.
Our beloved Anya Bastet was also a young mother cat when we
rescued her in
early 2001. Her five equally beautiful kittens (who were
less than one day
old when Anya led me to her birthing nest in an alley near
our home) were
all adopted into strongly Goddess- and cat-oriented homes,
after we had a
spiritual insight that they were "cat-a-lysts" for the
transformation of
their new human companions. We really put the potential
adopters through
the third degree! And all of them have reported remarkable
experiences with
Dion, Yorkie, Trip, Slowpoketail, and Froggy.
At the time when we adopted Anya, a Buddhist friend told us,
"Every temple
must have a cat, and now that you have a cat, then your home
is a temple."
She was right, and Anya has been a cat-a-lyst for our
spiritual paths also.
I loved the picture of Cleo sleeping on your
Durga shrine.
I keep both
Durga and
Bastet images on my shrine, so that Anya can also
worship there.
She often brings little gifts to the shrine, such as
feathers or (her
personal favorite collectible) the plastic rings from milk
cartons.
Thanks for a real day-brightener! Love and blessings!
-
Kathleen (human),
and my family...
Jim (human),
Anya (cat),
Fred (dog),
Underwood (hamster),
and in memory of Sunny Delight (parakeet).
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From: Maddy Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 1:36 PM To: spirit@sacredsource.com
I love Cleo's page. I recently
(Nov 15, 2005) lost my familiar to a long term illness. In
her honor I adopted a shelter cat named Leo. Asherah was
everything I had ever dreamed of since I was 8 years old.
She was a beautiful blue point Siamese and there will never
be another one like her. I bought your statue of the Goddess
Asherah in her honor and I absolutely love it. I still
wear her collar around my wrist, but when it starts to get
worn out I'll put it around the statue. I have attached a
picture of my Asherah so you can see how beautiful she is.
Please show it to Cleo. Brightest Blessings -- Chelli |
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From: Heather Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 7:00 PM To: spirit@sacredsource.com Subject: Another of Cleo's fans. I love the pictures of Cleo,
and seeing the responses from Cleo's little fans, along with
their pictures as well. :) I thought I would send
along a picture of my friend, Malu (also known as Luey). He
is only 2 years old, and I've had him since he was one. He's
a great companion, very upbeat (or crazy...just depends on
the day. ha ha). Love the site! Thanks - Heather |
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Lorna Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 10:34 AM To: spirit@sacredsource.com Subject: Friends of Cleo
I thoroughly
enjoyed your photos of beautiful Cleo. Our household has ten
cats, all pagan. Ramses, Delphi, Niles, Emerson, Peabody,
Paddington, Piccadilly, Langley, Sabrina and our very own
Cleo (pictured below). Bright blessings -- Lorna |
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From: Ann Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2006 7:35 PM To: Spirit@SacredSource.com Subject: Cleo has a twin in Virginia I was enjoying your site and then saw a picture of Cleo... I sort of did a double take. I would like for you to meet Mosey.... She was a dumpster cat that after much coaxing and much wet cat food decided to grace her presence at my farm. She is just one of the 7 fine felines that has found their way to my farm on Mystic Lane. She is my ample girthed girl. Peace and cheers -- Ann  |
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From: Jene Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 2:21 PM To: Spirit@SacredSource.com Subject: To the Divine Ms. Cleo Your certainly look like a queen, long may you reign!! I am Jene' Sais Quoi queen of my household--my lady in waiting has even written poems to me! Good to see a business with their priorities in order, thanks for the happy web site--attached is a pic of me in a contemplative mood----Jene'  |
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From: Stephanie Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 12:34 PM To: Spirit@SacredSource.com Subject: Friends of Cleo
Thank you for the wonderful photos of Cleo. Cats are a wonderful reminder of the divine that exists in all creatures, and our own two
Cats bring us unending joy. Here are Odin and Loki, true to their majestic and mischievous selves.
Thanks for the bright note in our day!
Stephanie & Michael. |
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Karen It is said that the eyes are the window to the soul & looking at Cleo, you can tell she has seen & done a lot of things. She has what I call "peaceful" eyes-She knows what's going on & takes things in stride (always making sure things go in her favor of course!). I believe you were meant to have her as a companion. From some of the very strange ways I have gotten my "purr buddies" through the years, I firmly believe it is destiny for each of us to find the other. I'm so glad Cleo "found"you & that she now has a happy home. So much contentment seems to ooze from her it can be seen through the pictures. She is a wonderful "ambassador" for your site. Karen |
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From:
Socks
Dear Cleo,
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