Canine Whisperer Advanced Animal Linguist
My name is Mercia, which is the name of the 7th Kingdom that United England in the 7th Century after which the entire Middle Kingdom was taken over by the Kingdom of Wessex. My name in itself gave me the privilege when participating at the House, Lord Molloy, a fervent supporter or believer in Numerology, invited me in a rather strong accent, 'if History would still prevail, by RIGHTS, YOU'd be the TRUE Queen of Mercia' (essence on the r)'. He whispered in my ears in the usual English accent, go on no one is watching, and promptly sat me on the Throne of England where HRH usually rests before entering Parliament to read out the new Bill. It was quite an amazing experience and the chair really is different, I was indeed Queen of England for exactly one minute. LOLMy friend Monique, a Fashion Designer as well as play writer, agreed to the theme of Queen of the Animals whilst she posed as the Bride of Christ, with its purpose of using a vehicle named the Victory Train London Mission, to the linking of all religions, thus focusing on the similarities, rather than arguing over that which causes divisions. Her call is to promote the global 'co-operation' of people from all different religious denominations, whilst mine is that as the voice of all Animals. My name being that of the Middle Kingdom naturally evolved into me establishing myself, after having experienced the opportunity of sitting on Her Majesty's Chair in the House, to crown myself as Queen of the animals.As a little girl, I always had a strong connection with animals and when visiting the Zoo at age 6, the Elephant kept tearing my clothes. Ever since, it has become a habit of theirs, even when I visited Longleat some 10 years ago this enormous Elephant blew in my face, whilst a horse in Japan frantically started playing with my T-shirt, nibbling the materials in a somewhat X-rated place. I got my first dog when 17 and as the years went by, based on the profound depth of Buddhist principles, I discovered my skills with animals were more than just a passing phase. In fact they came to me for comfort and protection. I once stole an apple from a green grocer and next to the shop sat a German Shepherd or an Alsation and he bit me. I was 8 years old. Immediately, I put the apple back and we became the best of friends after that. Not long after I met a dog foaming at the mouth, confirmed 'rabies', his eyes were crying and there was nothing I could do, but watch it from a distance, till a vet arrived and put him out of its misery. These images stayed with me and as I grew older, after many weekends of exploring the woods, the many different leaves, bringing home flowers from neighbours gardens as a token of my love and appreciation for mother's love and affection etc. growing up with my own patch in the garden, tending to a pet rabbit that bit me time and time again in my legs, witnessing animal cruelty and suffering world-wide, it became obvious to me, I became the voice of the animals. Although too young to remember, I was born on a small-holding at Point-a-Pierre, nr. San Fernando in Trinidad and we lived close to the beach, where we would collect crabs, which we ate for dinner in a local dish named callaloo. My Dad was in Brighton when I came into this world and I arrived at Victoria Station when I was 4 years old.My vocation became clearer and clearer as I approached 30 and a little late to become a vet, I did what came to me naturally, which in fact is proving to be exactly what the animals required, my ability evolved as my understanding of the Buddhist Doctrine written by Nichiren the Daishonin enhanced my skills in communication with all types of animals grew stronger. My greatest teacher in fact was a dog I owned in 1978 and Katinka's lineage is now in its 5th generation. The changes when living in what became a pack and observing that a protected environment affects the dogs environment, ability to become creative as well as a keen observer and pupil of our human ways which they translate in a variety of social behaviours. The baby of the family is supremely intelligent and picks up new training techniques in minutes. Laughter of course being the best medicine, whilst raised voices are as disturbing as listening to fireworks. The dog psychology in my series of 'Tread Carefully - Break not the Grass World' will explain many of the remarkable habits and behaviours of the love and affection dogs display towards their own kind. Life as a family in the pack, including other species such as cats and the manner in which the hierarchy works is not at all as expected. As with Primates, the babies are treasured and treated like the Gods, they allow them complete freedom to pinch the most delicious of treats. In sickness and with death, the dog and cats in the pack, all display respect, shock, fear, grief, care and concern. Alpha status is very complex in the dog family pack. Therefore, in order to tell you my story, I have to tell you their life experiences, growing up, surrounded by the essence of a profound Buddhist philosophy and meditative concepts including the recitation of NAM MYO HO RENGE KYO. In Buddhist terminology described as the Daimoku Animals.Mercia
