The Catgirls of Silence is contemplative religious order. Contrary to the name they do not only admit catgirls, but those admitted must be female. The order grew out of attempts from a number of directions to help people who had suffered as a result of the Catgirling Machine. While creating a catgirl-only society seems to work for some, others seemed to need a different path.
This is a silent order, which allows speech for very few reasons and in certain emergencies. Speech is also allowed in private counseling sessions, where such problems as self-image, and personal identity are covered, as well as issues like self-worth, leading a meaningful and valuable life, and anything else needed to help find a personal balance. A number of contemplative techniques are taught, including meditation, prayer, slow exercise like tai chi, and various forms of visualisation.
When seen in public the catgirls are dressed in neat and respectable black nun's habits, and in general are not supposed to draw attention to themselves. They are allowed to communicate by writing or typed text, but are not supposed to do this to excess. Nothing stops catgirls leaving the order at any time, but if they do so without good reason, and generally consultation, they will likely find it difficult to re-enter later.
Some people have regular 'silence holidays', for example a month a year, and say that this helps them keep the problems of life in perspective. Many spend a few months, even a year or so, then leave, as they have found a way to live with themselves. Some enter the order for life, and stay.
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"It is the business of the future to be dangerous" - Hawkwind
This is a silent order, which allows speech for very few reasons and in certain emergencies. Speech is also allowed in private counseling sessions, where such problems as self-image, and personal identity are covered, as well as issues like self-worth, leading a meaningful and valuable life, and anything else needed to help find a personal balance. A number of contemplative techniques are taught, including meditation, prayer, slow exercise like tai chi, and various forms of visualisation.
When seen in public the catgirls are dressed in neat and respectable black nun's habits, and in general are not supposed to draw attention to themselves. They are allowed to communicate by writing or typed text, but are not supposed to do this to excess. Nothing stops catgirls leaving the order at any time, but if they do so without good reason, and generally consultation, they will likely find it difficult to re-enter later.
Some people have regular 'silence holidays', for example a month a year, and say that this helps them keep the problems of life in perspective. Many spend a few months, even a year or so, then leave, as they have found a way to live with themselves. Some enter the order for life, and stay.
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"It is the business of the future to be dangerous" - Hawkwind