As we grow, we start to get terribly concerned about the opinions of others. Most of us dress, act and even think (or try to) to conform to the “norm”, to the accepted, to the way that will get us into the group we want to be included in. One of the things we definitely want to stay away from is looking stupid. This will generate ridicule and possibly ostracization (yes, I made up that word!).
It’s Playtime! – Feline Life Lesson #4
No matter their age, cats always play. All it takes is a long piece of fabric dangling or a twist tie on the floor or a laser pointer (or other point of light), and away they go! Suddenly, it’s playtime!
Humans, on the other hand, often forget to play. As we get older it starts to seem frivolous. It becomes something we have to plan or coordinate. If we do it at all. I have a friend who’s favorite question when getting to know people is “what do you do for fun?” It is remarkable how many people can’t even answer that question.
Feline Life Lessons #2 – Take Naps
Cats have it figured out! I look at my cats all the time and wish that if there is a next life that I will come back as a well loved house cat. What a life! Sleep, eat, get love, repeat.