If I could find wisdom somewhere else, I would.
It is true…if the cat doesn’t mind, it doesn’t matter.
Miss Mattie says….
Release control to the cat litter box.
Shhh, don’t tell anyone but the times I might get afraid is when I go to my litter box.
Not cause I am scared, but because when I am in there doing my business, my paw popping power diminished. One can’t paw pop and balance at the same time. Not unless you are a ninja cat.
I am working on it, bur for now I tend to tip over.
I also must keep a lookout for my cat brother who thinks my inability to move in my box is the best time to come over and play.
No.
So, I peer around making sure it is not being used and quickly hop in there.
As I sit, I realize that there is little magic in this predicament and far less control.
I want to blame the litter box for me having to sit here. I have nothing to do but stare at 4 plain white box walls. A blue box could be better, a little bit of color to contrast the crystal colors in the litter would be nice too.
See, this is why I wanted the glitter. Or a zen garden like I suggested.
Even a creative cat has to take a break for a moment in this place to get the job done.
If I was a human, I could read a book or talk on the phone, but instead, I think of all the cat things I could be doing; batting my toys around, annoying Mr. Bailey, or just taking a nap.
So as I sit here, I realize if I try and be patient and release control, I may actually get out of here faster.
It would be like a laxative right? To leave my business and control behind under the litter.
I am working at it.
This is how you look holding on to control.
I must be careful, if I hold on to too much control my face will pucker.
I sit here, still pondering the way to release me from this predicament…
Still pondering.
Nope, not moving; still pondering.
Zen, I find as I sit. Oh crap. I sound like Yoda.
I wonder what Yoda thinks about control when he is doing his business.
Mr. Bailey’s wise cat wisdom
Holding on to control is totally useless and the more you do it the more out of control you will be. It is an illusion that your mind creates. Once you feel out of control, the mind will focus more on and and before long it will seem worse. Control is in your mind. We can’t blame the environment or predicament we are in. This is why one cat will no be bothered and another will. Same situation, different outlook.
Wishing your situation to be different is a cat fight with reality. Reality has much bigger claws and a bigger litter box. Until you can ninja pop reality without falling over, I think you need to have a different outlook.
I suggest release and relax your body and mind- in the Litter Box and outside of it.
Patience is the only laxative you need.
*cat constipation is a serious matter. Go visit a veterinarian if you really can’t go.