I talked about how Rumpy is such a comfort to me since the election. But there are also cats that live in this home who are keeping me on the straight and narrow.
There are litter boxes to scoop and scrub. Hairballs to clean from the carpet. And of course each feline has that special time he or she wants to give and receive affection.
Where dogs bring out in me the desire to run, cats make me want to stretch and move my body slowly and with purpose. Cats make naps seem appealing, not the sign of laziness.
I liken that to our struggle today. This is not a fight to be won overnight. It will require incredible patience and diligence on our part. I may have to put my plans on hold for another day, but I will never give up. My existence depends on it.
So to my angry and despondent friends, take a lesson from your cat. Curl up and catch a few zzzzzz…… but with your ears perked up and one eye open. The time will come soon enough, and when it does, let’s all be well-rested and ready to pounce.
Dogpaddling Through Life 
we can learn a lot from cats… ;O)))
Indeed!
People used to think cats were stupid because they couldn’t find their way through a maze when cats knew that activity served them no good purpose and no amount of cajoling or force could make them conform. Yes.
Ah, cats. The ultimate non-conformer!
Hahaha yes I like that about cats they bide their time and wait for life’s opportunities.Now rabbit’s make us planers they plot and make out that they are going along with things and then they dig their paws in and put on the brakes when their plots are ready and then “Thump!” they let you know exactly what they think of things and how things are going to be from now on…..clever animals rabbits and born rulers and they to like to have a nap with one eye open along the way hahaha we can learn so much from the animals and our pets,xxx Rachel
We absolutely can!
Great post, I like having my cats present when I work, their energy even in repose is helpful, and they make it easy for me to relax too.
The purring helps as well!
“cats make me want to stretch and move my body slowly and with purpose” to quote you = puuuuuurrrrrrfect!
Meow!
beautiful; love the names
It’s all about naming here. Generally I let the cat choose his or her name.
Excellent post, Jen, highly descriptive of living with other species and the how we humans can learn from them!
If only we would accept we’re not the be all and end all, we could learn much from Mother Earth and her other children.
Just Aaawwwwwwwwhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!
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Patience is a pawsome lesson learned. 🐈
It has its rewards to be sure.
You can learn so much from cats if you just let it happen!
Absolutely!
so cute ! XD
Beautifully said. I always say that I want to come back as a cat. 🙂 They are amazing.
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Thanks so much for sharing this. We have just lost our much loved cat Lenny to thrombosis and miss him so much. Our home just doesn’t feel complete without Lenny. He looked a little bit like your cat “Little Girl” in the photo. I think black cats have a very special nature. There are a couple of poems about Lenny on my poetry blog in case you have the time to look…
Have a good Tuesday 🙂
My cats really help with my anxiety, if I’m panicking I’ll go and sit next to one of them and have a cuddle. I think there purring is so therapeutic!
LOVE THIS! These babies are so precious!
Thanks for sharing. I am a real cat lover and particularly enjoyed the photo of Little Girl who reminds me of our lovely Lenny who we lost in February. I have just started a poetry blog here on WordPress in case you have time to have a look? Have a good day, Sam 🙂
I’m sorry for your loss. I’ll stop by and check out your blog.
Thank you and have a good day 🙂