Peace of mind

 

In the temple of my thoughts there is a flower that Grows and Grows.

In the kettle of my soul there is a flower that embraces all.

The wind around my home is the path to the last unicorn...

 

 

^..^

.

It´s so windy I could fly to Canada and visit Zhang all of a sudden. The little orange tree in the balcony looks terrified. I should convince my she-human to bring all the green creatures inside home but our flat is a tiny palace. We´ll see.

Time for coffee.

Sure. Ask me: do cats like coffee?

I love the steam in the kettle. I love the smell. And I love the ceremony itself because it means my humans DO have time.

 

When I feel low, I look for shelter in my feelings and the ones that grow them.

When I feel low, I say “I least I feel”.

My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength.

Michael Jordan

 

Let´s be together, let´s hold each other, now the days are grey and those figures on TV are so frightening. Let´s turn weakness into our strength.



 

When we met Zhang, in 2010, we found a friend in the distance, and we learnt that we can have family far away. My humans met Zhang in an airport, on their way to Düsseldorf, and on the way back. Zhang´s from China and now he´s living in Canada, working there and seeing wonders. Zhang´s sent two very nice postcards and he´s included me in his greetings…

Thank you, Zhang.

We hope to see you one day.

^..^

 

And the week goes on. Christmas crouching behind trees and shopping bags… I will celebrate something quite more alternative these days. Ask me, alternative to…? Right, alternative to this madness and this frenzy…

By the way, see the shadow on the wall. There´s a dragon living by the clothes rack. If we name it somehow, he´ll be able to be nice.

 

In the garden of my thoughts

I feel safe and I can flourish

Violets are growing despite the grey days outside,

Despite wet mornings and chilly nights,

Despite long days alone, despite the fact Elmo went

three months ago.



 

When I am at home in my body, I am at peace.

Isn´t it precious? Isn´t it true?

We´ve read it on a lovely web on meditation

fragrant heart

(click above and start breathing)

I couldn´t believe this is the origin

of my she-human´s name,

But now I´m used to it, everything matches…

I guess!



“Monsters cannot be announced.

One cannot say: 'Here are our monsters,'

without immediately turning the monsters into pets.” 

Jacques Derrida



And it´s breakfast time again !

Day day to everyone !



 

 

“The world is full of magic things,

patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” 

W.B. Yeats

 

 

Let me say this, I like being a cat because I DO feel that sense of wonder. Lots of things make me pay attention, focus and learn. There are two new flowers growing purple and shiny in the violet plant, there is a cushion stuffed with tiny beads that move when I step on it (and the noise…), there is a heart-shaped ivy in the balcony, decorated with glittering Christmas balls, there´s joy all over when I realize my humans are coming and the steps come to me from the street. I feel that. I wonder at all those silly daily things. And I love it.



To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. 

 

Anatole France

 



“You know what I like most about people?

Pets.
” 

Jarod Kintz



 

 

Until one has loved an animal,

a part of one's soul remains unawakened.

Anatole France

 



Words are never lost

if someone feels moved



 

Just in case…

The scrupulous and the just, the noble, humane, and devoted natures; the unselfish and the intelligent may begin a movement, but it passes away from them. They are not the leaders of a revolution. They are its victims.

Joseph Conrad.

 

 

 

Gratitude…

On a day like tomorrow:

I thank you for listening, for caring, for reading, for waiting, for sharing, for cooking, for teaching, for singing, for loving, for being…



 

I don´t want to be angry,

nor sad. I just want to be.

May we delete “just”, then.

 

I´m having a lonely day but this evening I´m helping my humans to prepare dinner… I´m a bit bored right now… I´m in the need for some stroke…

"My open heart can release pain, grief, loss and injury. As this happens I become compassionate and loving, abundant and joyful."

 

My he-human´s prepared dinner and worked on his lift task. My she-human´s just finished her online course on “back shift”, mixed conditionals, and words… words… words… in the classroom.  And I´m astonished by the fact that Medieval doggies wore armour.

Mª Ángeles has sent some very nice pics of a church which is hidden behind another one, architectural dramas, I guess.

It´s November and it´s great. Sweet potatoes and physalis. Orange everywhere.

Some people insist on anticipating Christmas, but since Elmo can´t redecorate the tree this year, I prefer to stay focused on the MEOW-NOW.

Night night sleep tight everyone.

 

There is no sudden leap into the stratosphere. There is only advancing step by step, slowly and tortuously, up the pyramid, towards your goals.

Ben Stein

 

Feel the garden around..

Grow.

Muse.

Contemplate.



The key to keeping your balance

is knowing when you have lost it.



A map for today

 

1.  Start the day with a positive mind-set

2. Grow gratitude

3.  Learn something new

4.  Smile at someone

5.  Have a good laugh

6. Give a deep and felt compliment

7. Tell your beloved one how much you love them

8.  Be a better listener

9.  Perform an act of kindness

10.       Meditate (or go for a 15-minute gap of inner time)