“Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding.” Khalil Gibran I am a sad Zen cat that is confused… My ears are flat and curled, whiskers are facing down… I’m sad and it’s evident-I have a big cat frown! I must have hurt another cats feeling and I don’t know what […]
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13 lessons from a black cat
“Love me for who I am, but don’t hate me for who I am not.”The bottom line, I am just a cat.” Trouble the Cat Written by Trouble Cat 13 lessons from a black cat. Yes, I had to put 13 in. Part of the contract. Part of the mystery. Carry on. I am a […]
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Purr with life
It is easy to get caught up in mind and forget the gentle ways of the purr….take a few moments to remember the rules of how you …. Purr with life and not against it. Breathe gently into presence; find a cozy place to enjoy it. Treasure what makes you feels alive; what wiggles your […]
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The 13 lessons on how to play in the Cat Box!
Written by Miss Mattie (the kitten-box queen of paper towels.) All kittens and cats need to learn the art of playing in a box because it’s a rite of passage. Since I am an expert living here at cat-box-zen, it is my duty to pass this box wisdom along. Disclaimer- I am a kitten, listen to what […]
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A wet cat has sprung a zen leak
When your spiritual boat has sprung a leak, please don’t get the cat wet! When you get soaked by an emotional wave that crashes your boat, well that can be a crisis too! Being on a spiritual path is akin to the navigating the waters of life. You gently float down the water on […]
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Cat box wisdom from a cat
“Perspective can be based on views, not what you actually see.” KT Cat Paws Written by Miss Mattie Here is some Cat Box Wisdom from a cat. Since I am small I fit into many boxes. I am the princess of boxes too. Actually I am bound to the box. It allows me to be inquisitive […]
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When Zen cats do bad things
How often are you maintaining your mindfulness; your zen. Daily? Weekly? Are you a perfect Zen human who makes no mistakes? Besides isn’t a mistake a zen lesson in the making? If all of our life experiences are considered to be living life lessons, then how can anything we do be un-zen? One of the […]
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5 part series -Deepen the bond with your cat; Part 5 on unique paw prints
“Poets, writers and artists share their heart by sharing their art. . If you love your cat, share that!” – KT Cat Paws The unique paw print that is your cat-blog post 5 Here is the last installment in the 5 part series. Cats are such finicky animals. Just watch them look at the food […]
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It is all perspective
We all need a little perspective at times. Right? and.. ….perhaps a little wine to go with it all. or….
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Just Breathe….
“Breathe into being, Breathe into knowing.” KT Cat Paws Just Breathe Cats breathe about 20-30 breaths a minute compared to our 12-20 or so. Cats breathing is often accompanied with a purr. Humans should purr. That way we won’t forget to breathe mindfully. Even though the breathing is automatic we need to slow it down, […]
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5 part series -Deepen the bond with your cat; Part 4 on cat thoughts
“You can’t walk a mile on my paws, but you can stretch your paws and mind gently into my world.” -KT Cat Paws Cat thoughts; think like a cat- Blog post 4 If you are a cat person you already have this innate “connection” to the cat essence. Remember the saying, “like equals like”, well this post […]
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Human Paw-Love Prints
“Be the paw print that you want others to see; the one that displays your unique ridges and swirls” KT Cat Paws Paw Prints are love prints It is time to allow your paw prints or hand prints to make a positive mark on this world. Your unique paw print should touch and hold the […]
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Seeking your truth
“It will never be possible by pure reason to arrive at some absolute truth.” ~Werner Heisenberg To find the person you are; your own innate truth… Be silent, reflective and observe…. Your truth is the real you; what your soul wants to reflect. To find this truth, you need a good view. In the […]
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5 part series -Deepen the bond with your cat; Part 3 on spaciousness
“See things as they really are, not as you want them to be.” -KT Cat Paws Spend spacious time with your cat…now! Blog post 3 Did you ever walk around your house and really look at everything with fresh eyes. I mean really look at stuff the way it is and not what you […]
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5 Zen lessons I learned from Cat Play-time
This is a guest blog I did for the Pet Blog Lady. I appreciate the opportunity to guest post on her site. So much information there! The post is about cat play time and how important interactive “human” play is for cats…and you! Click the link below to find out why cats play AND get […]