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Adopting Cat Philosophy to Live in the Moment

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Live in the moment Cat Credo

 

I sing in our church’s choir and this week is the most active week of the year. Between practice and the services during Holy Week, I spend more time away from the computer than I do most other weeks of the year.  I love the calming smell of frankincense and the silence that allows quiet reflection. Sometimes our day to day To-Do Lists get in the way of truly living our lives.  The 24/7 online world has the potential to take over our real life experiences if we aren’t diligent.

Yesterday while I was updating images for Triple T Studios I ran across a photo of Gracey.  Most of the time  I smile and feel at peace when I see her photos, but yesterday, seeing her face grabbed at my heart. How can it be that next month it will be two years since we lost her?  And how can it be that Annie and Eddie will be celebrating their 2nd Adoption Day Anniversary soon and they still seem like kittens to us? Life goes by so quickly even if some of the days seem too long.

Adopting Cat Philosophy

This week I am reminded to slow down, take time to be like our cats and live in the moment and by living in the moment, we are more likely to enjoy the journey of our lives instead of racing towards the finish line of goals we have set.  This made me think about  a cat’s philosophy on life.   We all know the words Hakuna Matata mostly from The Lion King. “Hakuna matata” is a Swahili phrase meaning “there isn’t a problem/trouble” or  “no worries”.  Our cats live this credo, don’t they?  Well except on their way to the veterinarian for a check up perhaps.

Cat credo bracelets

When I think of Annie, the word fearless comes to mind.  Although, the new memory foam rug in the bathroom seems to be giving her a bit of trepidation.  She does not like the way that rug feels under her paws and she performs acrobatic maneuvers to avoid stepping on the rug.  But that doesn’t stop her from racing into the bathroom when the door is opened.

Cat Credo Bracelets Fearless

I like the statement bracelets worn  as reminders to live our best lives.  So I thought about our Cat’s Credo.  What would their statements be to help us enjoy our journey?

  • Listen More, Meow Less
  • Purr
  • Enjoy the Journey
  • Live in the Moment
  • Fearless
  • Live Laugh Love

What do you think?  Which Cat Credo™ Statement Bracelet would you like to wear as a reminder?

 

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  6. Diana Gregory says

    I suspect that “Live in the moment” is the ones my cats would pick. I also suspect you’d get a blank stare if you suggested “Listen More, Meow Less”

  7. Sherri H says

    By the way — I LOVE MY NEW KITTEN TOTE! The green with the lime green kitten is very nice. The green is more of a forest green than an avacado, and it’s very pretty. THe bag is nice and roomy, too. A great addition to my bag collection!

    • Joanne McGonagle says

      Sherri, I think the Forest Green is much prettier than the photo shows for the Spring Kitten Tote. Thank you so much for your support of Triple T Studios.

  8. Sherri H says

    I like “Live in the moment.” It’s a sentiment I forget too often. But “Listen more, meow less” is also right up there as a good one! I also can’t believe it has been nearly 2 years since little Gracey left us. I have one of your cards in my wallet with the picture of Gracey. It always brings a smile and makes me calm. I think she and Claude are having a good time together across the bridge.

  10. Andrea Robbs says

    you should do Moew Less, Purr More. I would 100% buy that one 🙂 I like how clean and simple there are 🙂