Black Cat Appreciation Day

Over many centuries, October 31 has come to be associated with Witchcraft, Black Magic, and various other things considered evil. While the truth of this festival’s origins is rooted in a multitude of tales, some tied to monotheistic belief, people still hold seemingly insane viewpoints. Some say that on this day evil emerges, and people go as far as hunting down black cats, believing they are witches in disguise.

We’re living in a technologically advanced world, where there’s more awareness, intellect, and sophistication, with research and facts driving reason. However, there is a significant number of people in the world today who despite leveraging all that the modern world has to offer, choose to remain unhinged from medieval beliefs.

Belief is one thing that tends to send people into what I like to call ‘auto’ in terms of their thinking. Their thoughts are rooted in beliefs that have been passed down to them with very little reason attached. So the result is a blind faith in superstition. This sort of thing is harmful for the world, and I don’t think I need to start citing examples of the insanity that stems from blindly following some things.

So, I am sure most of you will agree that superstition is not the way to go. At least, I’d like to believe that the educated world has the ability to unhinge from twisted legends that have ruined many lives through witch trials and persecution. We have moved on from those dark times, but the threads of persecution linger on, and someone somewhere looks out to harm innocent black cats.

And it’s worth asking — although I am sure no one dared to ask this a few centuries or a few generations ago — did black cats ask to be born black?

If you send black cats for a lab test, you’ll find there’s nothing biologically different about them compared to other cats. So that means, it’s just the color that’s different. And the world might be better if it embraced what’s different. That would bring real change.

We can start by welcoming our furry black friends into our homes, allowing these wonderful creatures space to eat and rest. A world where there’s no more prejudice against innocent black animals is the way to go. And trust me; I have a black cat, and she crosses my path several times daily as she has for the past 5 years. I don’t have any bad luck and I am not dead after half a decade of her living in my room.

This Halloween she is all dressed to kill. Not literally. And we’re gonna have a grand time like we always do.

So why don’t you go out and befriend a black cat? Maybe you’ll enjoy the thrills of the festivity this Holy Eve.

And just before I end this post, I’d like to stress how loving black cats are. Black Cats like “Cole” may have left this world, but they have taught us just how cool they are. They are different by looks, but as loving as any other cat you befriend.

So be different. Be special. Be yourself! Like a Black Cat!

Have a Happy Halloween!