The staff has been complaining that the summer is flying by. She says once it’s the Fourth of July, the summer is pretty much over. Jeesh, no wonder she’s stressed out. Talk about getting ahead of yourself!
Because she’s so busy, busy, busy all the time, I thought I’d take a few minutes to share my thoughts on how to be more present in one’s life. When you’re present, you enjoy things more. You take less for granted and you feel more fulfilled.
Allow me to share with you the cat way to live in the “now” and enjoy your life just a bit more.
Sit
Why do you have to be doing all the time? Just sit. When you have a moment between meetings or appointments, quit checking your email, scanning a magazine or making a quick call. Try just sitting. Or lounging on your back.
Pay Attention
While you’re sitting, quit thinking about what’s going to happen next. Look around you and see what’s happening right now. Is there a bug crossing the floor? What if you were so busy thinking about “what’s next” that you missed it? You people miss a lot of awesome stuff because you’re rushing around.
Observe
Be in a constant state of observation. Sit back and watch things unfold from your comfy spot on the couch. See how people act and interact. You’ll learn a lot about humans – and the world – just by watching, for a change.
Use Your Senses
Are you listening? Smelling? Tasting? Seeing? Keep your ears perked up for the sound of birds. Or the can opener. If you’re using your senses, you can smell tuna a mile away. You have natural skills…so use them.
Slow Down
Unless you’re in the midst of a middle-of-the-night-stampede-through-the-house-and-up-and-down-the-stairs game, there really is no need to run through your day. Walk slowly and carefully, one paw in front of the other. You’ll get where you need to be.
I hope these tips help you. Please let me know if you have additional ideas to add!
Oh, and…..
DISCLAIMER: I do not recommend any of these tactics when there is food involved. I cannot be held accountable for adherence to any of these ideas just before BREAKFAST, lunch or dinner. Or when someone’s shaking the treat bag.
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Such wise thoughts, thanks Romeo
There is something to these, especially paying attention to your current surroundings. One time I was so caught up in making 10 or 20 mental notes, that I didn’t notice that I stepped on an unwitting cockroach. Poor dude, a victim of my brain mush.lols
That’s wonderful recommendations for the humans. Now if they would only listen . . .
That’s the trick! If I could figure out how to get them to do that I would be a gajilionaire.
You are such a philosopher, Romeo. I am going to relax and take a cat nap equivalent today- just because you told me to slow down and be present in the present moment.
You are wise, Romeo. Staff is so lucky to have your brilliant mind around.
They ARE lucky!
such great advice!
Thank you!
Ahhh, kitty wisdom! Thanks, Romeo!
You are welcome!
Sometimes, P-man spots bugs for me! I can tell when he sees them on the wall or on the carpet that he wants me to vacuum them up IMMEDIETLY, so that’s what I do. Creepy bugs.
P-man is VERY helpful.
Dude – what happened to your other ear???
Mom says she would like to be able to chill like the foster monsters…they have the amazing ability (even more than the rest of us) to fall over asleep no matter what.
It’s permanently folded down due to some ear surgeries when I was a little kit. Yes, you humans def need to take a (few) lessons from us!