Whenever cats leave their litter box
why do they always scratch the floor?
Why do they do that?
I think when we do things instinctually
without thinking about it,
it’s because our past selves are talking to us.
The versions of ourselves
from thousands of years ago
are trying to tell us something.
We thought that action was necessary for survival
and so we remembered.
So now every time I instinctually do things
I now know it’s only because my self one thousand years ago
is trying to tell me something.
The things I wish I didn’t do
even if I “know better”
or even if I wasn’t aware of myself doing it
or even if I had no inherent logical reason for doing it
are just my beautiful ancestors taking the reigns.
Who knew there was still a line of communication with her?
What other things are ourselves from long ago
trying to tell us?
Ali Walks Around 