Purring is Powerful

He shall bring forth justice to the nations,

not crying out,
not shouting,

not making his voice heard in the street.

a bruised reed he shall not break,

and a smoldering wick he shall not quench...

Is 42:2-3

Utter peace. Having Susie or Deliah lie down upon me and purr would be my definition of utter peace. After searching and self-searching and more searching, it was such a simple thing to find.

Of course, purring is perceived peacefulness--for me, not Susie or Deliah. Veterinarians agree that purring can occur during stressful moments in a cat's life, so it is just as likely that Susie or Deliah might purr during a trip to a vet as when lying on me. But for the average housecat today, purring occurs when there's social contact--petting, stroking or feeding. (There's very little stress in Susie's or Deliah's lives.)

Wherein I think purring is perfect, scientists propose a purpose: it is a signal between the muscle in the larynx and diaphragm that creates a sound frequency during inhaling and exhaling. Sort of a Cat's "Om". They have shown, however, that is isn't just a sound. Its frequency improves the cat's bone structure and promotes the cat's healing.

All I know is that I love the sound, I love the sensation and I love the serenity. And, yes, those scientists are right--it does promote healing. Mine.

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=why-do-cats-purr