“You can’t walk a mile on my paws, but you can stretch your paws and mind gently into my world.”
-KT Cat Paws
Cat thoughts; think like a cat- Blog post 4
If you are a cat person you already have this innate “connection” to the cat essence. Remember the saying, “like equals like”, well this post is about a deeper connection found within.
This is about become a cat.
I am not expecting you to become the clawing, shredding hunter cat, but I do want you to embrace your cat essence a little more.
If you think this is crazy, it is not.
There is great wisdom in understanding the way an animal behaves and it’s common for many cultures to connect to the essence of the animal. I can prove it..go to amazon and see how many books are written about cat behavior.
This form of mimicking a cats behavior is done inwardly. I am not suggesting you chew cat food, pee on the carpet, or bite your husband (that is a different post.)
With inner reflection you can see through the eyes of the cat.
- First off, get down to the cats level and see the world from a smaller perspective. It’s a big place when you look up.
- Play with your cat as a cat. Be kitten like. Most adults play with caution and inattention. Playtime is important to cats plus it is healthy for you. Laughter increases endorphins which increase happiness. It is also contagious. Your cat will appreciate the time, energy and effort you put into playtime and you will feel more connected to your inner cat. I also want you to start to look at the 9 Cat Essences, or traits we focus on at Cat Box Zen.
- Visualize how it would be to walk around the house, eat, take a bath or just watch the going on in the house. What would you like about your cat life? What would be upsetting or strange to you? Is the house loud or quiet? Do I have too much attention and not enough space, or vice-versa? Think like a cat.
When you have taken on a little cat thought, go further…
- As yourself, what essences do my cats embrace? ( See cat essence)
- What essence do they not embrace?
- Can I see this essence in another one of my cat?
- As a human, can I connect to these essence?
Try this exercise!
When you are relaxed, lay down with your cat. Listen to the purring of your cat. Now remove all thoughts from your mind about being human and become one with that sound. How would it feel inwardly to purr?
The more you do this, the more in tune to each other you will be. Do this frequently.
Who knows, you just might find your own inner purr.
Hugs, Peace and Purrs! KT Cat Paws
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