Welcome to the Joy Timeline
All energy expresses itself in divine time. We are always met where we are — not before, not after. What resonates with us, whether it's an experience, a person, or a truth, shows us exactly who we are in that moment. And truth — like time, space, and self — is fluid.
Three years ago, my two cats both had kittens. We found wonderful permanent homes for each of the kittens, except for two. One kitten became my son’s favorite the first time she climbed onto his lap and silently declared our home as her home. Her name was Rosemary. We call her Rose, for short. The other was a more perplexing case. His name was Chive and he was selected over and over by families. He was adorable and playful. Healthy and happy. Yet, each time a family would claim him, they would come back and tell us they were not able to take him. Twelve weeks came around and then fourteen and I was already in love with Chive and the idea of him staying with us, but knew it would be difficult to convince the rest of the family that we were going to keep two kittens. We already had two mommas. At about sixteen weeks, I began testing the waters with phrases like, “our kittens” and “their home”. No serious pushback was offered, so I let it coast and gradually, Chive and I won the silent battle.
Chive and I bonded very early on. I was clearly his person. I knew our bond was deep, but I didn’t know how to put my finger on just what this connection was that I had with Chive. He was my guardian, protector, and occasionally, I was permitted to have him sit on my lap, but he was not particularly cuddly and he did not (still does not) enjoy being held. At all. It’s about as awkward as cradling a pineapple in your arms – it just doesn’t work. A couple of years down the road, I decided to contact an animal communicator. It was my birthday gift to myself. I needed to know.
The session with the animal communicator did two things. One – it confirmed what I already knew: Chive and I were connected beyond this realm and he was, indeed, my spiritual protector and guardian. And two – he was relieved to finally tell me I wasn't living authentically. I was capable of so much more and that I needed to essentially step-it-up a notch. His honesty was brutal during the session, but that matched his personality. Loving and sincere.
This feedback was a gentle catalyst for me. I was able to take time to process it and consciously move towards remembrance and away from doubts that clouded my forward movement and momentum. Over the past three years, Chive has been a protector and guardian on my journey. The journey where I experienced the darkest of nights, faced my shadows, and met with my inner child for healing. The deepest introspection, healing, and expansion I have ever known in this lifetime began with a very unexpected cat-alyst.
These last few months have been experienced on a whole new wavelength. I am not the same person and I do not express the same energy that I did a few short years ago. It was a transformation. A shedding. A rebirth. I have met and merged with the being I came here to remember. The alchemist. The weaver of frequency. The creator of portals. The steward of sacred lands. The lover of humanity. It’s me, reborn.
During my latest soul journey to Iceland with my son in May of 2025 I was told that I was crossing over the energetic threshold and onto my “Joy Timeline”. It was beautiful to receive the message, but I already knew it. You know how?... A new cat came into my life. Cats are like milestone markers in my life. They appear at significant moments to offer support, healing, and anything else I might need.
This new cat was also totally unexpected, yet not. As I drove to the Humane Society to pick up the single kitten that needed a foster family until adoption, I knew two things: one – it’s a boy, two – he’s one day old. I said to myself, “if this kitten is black, it’s over for me before it begins”. Side note: I had and adored a black cat named Ursula (Chive’s mother) that really loved the outdoors and would sometimes disappear for days at a time. One day, she went outside, only to never return. It broke my heart, but then again, I know that when an animal’s mission is done, sometimes they leave if they know you will be okay. From that point on, I manifested as hard as I could for a black cat – they are just magical! As I opened up the little kitten carrier at the Humane Society, I stared down at the cutest little blob of black that I had ever seen. And I knew it was over before it began. I knew that this kitten was never going back.
Eclipse is this kitten’s name. He was born between the March 2025 lunar and solar eclipses. His magic is potent. And the joy he exudes is magnetic. But, then again, he’s not just bringing his own joy, he’s mirroring my joy. He reminds me every day that joy is not something to chase — it's something we are. Welcome to the Joy Timeline.