About 4:00 this morning, as Oskar tried to snuggle under my chin while licking my face, my mind caught a whole list of 'things my cat taught me'. Oskar is about 7 lbs of energy and life, no waste; he fills our house and keeps both dh and I, as well as Tikka and Iris, all on our toes.
I know there are other lists about 'things I've learned from my cat/dog' -- but this is Oskar's take:
- When you are happy or content, make appreciative sounds.
- Sleep warm, preferably with company; be sure to sleep enough.
- Stretch a lot, any time of day.
- Play. Anything can be fun, even if it doesn't look like it at first.
- When you need attention, go for it. Butt your head into someone so they focus on you, or walk all over their hands. Rub wet sandpaper gently on their face.
- Have courage: go ahead and explore new places, even if they are dark. You never know what will be there; trust that you can make it.
- Move in slow motion when needed -- very slow motion. Trust your instincts to know when it is time to move with lightening speed.
I think he might have something there.
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