This is the scenario across the cat land today… The Thanksgiving holiday is over, you have ate so much turkey that the tryptophan has made you sleepy. You look over and see a cute cat all cuddled and peaking from under the blankets. Awww…I am going to go cuddle with the cat and perhaps watch […]
A lid on a litter box of life
What we feel confined only if we accept it -KT Cat Paws Miss Mattie says… This is my Ode to the lid on the litter box of life. I got up in the dark and went into my cat box to do my business. It is not uncommon for me to be sleepy-eyed cat padding […]
Awesome video painting of our Zen Cat
This is the video painting of the Cat in the box for Cat Box Zen. This painting is done by the lovely Rhiannon Smith. Amazing eye of detail. As you can see our kitty is holding on to the sacred catnip. What every cat needs to find purrs and zen. Please take a look, and […]
Simplicity
As a cat, I wrap my paws around simplicity. It is kindness, like a gentle head bump with no demand of a head bump in return. It is gentle, like a warm belly rub or a comfortable lap. It is awareness, like when you sense cat cuddles of love and compassion from another, even […]
Playing with the cat toy of life!
As a cat you have a favorite toy… you cat pad around, cat toy always in your mouth. Soon enough you put the toy down and play with it. Now, you have to make decisions; pounce on it with high flying wiggles and jumps, or wait. Patiently watching it with your wide eyes of wonder? […]
Namaste’ Cat
“In every person we meet, we can see our reflection looking back; waiting to be understood” -KT Cat Paws There is a reason the word Namaste’ is so popular. The word loosely translated means… “The Divine within me honors and respects the Divine within you.” It teaches us to see the divine in others, as […]
13 lessons from a black cat
“Love me for who I am, but don’t hate me for who I am not.”The bottom line, I am just a cat.” Trouble the Cat Written by Trouble Cat 13 lessons from a black cat. Yes, I had to put 13 in. Part of the contract. Part of the mystery. Carry on. I am a […]
Autumn Leaves Lessons
“The cat puts her nose to the air…fall is coming. She instinctively knows it’s time to hunker down.“ KT Cat Paws I have found that Autumn Leaves lessons, the season of changing leaves. I love the smell of fall; the crisp autumn air, the smell of fires, pumpkins, and spices. I love watching the leaves […]
The 13 lessons on how to play in the Cat Box!
Written by Miss Mattie (the kitten-box queen of paper towels.) All kittens and cats need to learn the art of playing in a box because it’s a rite of passage. Since I am an expert living here at cat-box-zen, it is my duty to pass this box wisdom along. Disclaimer- I am a kitten, listen to what […]
To cuddle or not to cuddle.
By Mr Bailey, The Zen Cat That is the question huh? Gratitude hugs the soul, as cuddles infuse the spirit with love and affection. KT Cat paws I am a cat that gets annoyed when my human takes or demands cuddles. You humans all do it, especially the crazy cat ladies! You hold on just […]
I am friggin hungry!
“An over-indulgence of anything, even something as pure as water, can intoxicate.” ― Criss Jami, Venus in Arms I was sitting on my couch with my cat the other day feeling oddly hungry. I felt like I had this appetite for something I was missing deep within and it was making me irritable, hungry, yet empty at the […]
Cat box wisdom from a cat
“Perspective can be based on views, not what you actually see.” KT Cat Paws Written by Miss Mattie Here is some Cat Box Wisdom from a cat. Since I am small I fit into many boxes. I am the princess of boxes too. Actually I am bound to the box. It allows me to be inquisitive […]
Just Breathe….
“Breathe into being, Breathe into knowing.” KT Cat Paws Just Breathe Cats breathe about 20-30 breaths a minute compared to our 12-20 or so. Cats breathing is often accompanied with a purr. Humans should purr. That way we won’t forget to breathe mindfully. Even though the breathing is automatic we need to slow it down, […]
5 part series -Deepen the bond with your cat; Part 4 on cat thoughts
“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 […]
Human Paw-Love Prints
“Be the paw print that you want others to see; the one that displays your unique ridges and swirls” KT Cat Paws Paw Prints are love prints It is time to allow your paw prints or hand prints to make a positive mark on this world. Your unique paw print should touch and hold the […]