Kangaroo Cuddles

When one thinks of Australia, naturally the Kangaroo comes to mind. I anticipated the moment I'd  have an interaction with these peculiar creatures, and while I was sure I would fall in love as I do with most furry legged friends I encounter, the kangaroo pounced on my heart leaving me smitten by their sheer sweetness. They rested their head in my lap, clamped their little claws around my fingers, surrendered to my hugs, and reminded me of what unadulterated love is like.

"I don't think animals are our equals, I think they are superior to us in every way. My gurus always have fur or four legs or a mustache.

They are so close to the heart of all things, so fully here & deeply in & madly now, they don't need clothes, or arguments or outer validation to trust themselves & others. They never leave you wondering or waiting, they never make you doubt their love.

How can I not bow down to them? How can I not believe in miracles when miracles are barking, meowing, chirping all around me, all day long?

I don't have faith, but I have eyes. And heart binoculars for wonder. A camera. My voice. I want them to be known." Andrea Balt