I don’t know who coined the phrase Caturday, but I like it! It makes me think of my dear little girl with whom I share a special morning ritual. Every morning, I am given the gift of presence by the American Bobtail above who insists on it. How you may ask? After I get my coffee and she her wet food, we relax in a few moments of silence, each taking in the morning’s peacefulness as we savor the taste of our favorite morning sustenance.
Then she comes over to tell me that it’s time. She meows quite plaintively until I put down my coffee and pay attention to her. I pick her up, cradle her in my lap, nestled in a blanket. She insists that she is held baby-like, face up Once in position, she stops meowing and snuggles down in the blanket on my lap. Her eyes close with an audible sigh and the purring begins.
Smiling down on her blissful face, I begin to pet her and in turn, her purring reverberates into my body. It is a sensitive moment of tenderness between two souls. A bit of fur therapy for me as I stroke her chin, feeling the soft fur under my hand. This ritual stops my mind from it’s constant chatter as I concentrate on the moment, the peace, the presence that this moment brings to us both before the flurry of the day begins in our house.
As a cancer survivor (or not), it’s important to find these small pockets of presence in our day, to relax, to reconnect with ourselves and to just be peaceful. There’s something to be said about the healing properties of a purring cat that I personally find quite soothing. Lucky for me, even when I feel rushed in the mornings, Tiffy does not allow our ritual to be forgotten and therefore she gives me what I need ~ peace, love and understanding ~ for myself and for others.
Do you have a special way of connecting with the Presents of Presence?
Shine On!
xo
P.S. I think this one works for Michelle’s Pet Challenge as well! Make sure you pop over to see her over at Hope the Happy Hugger!
Sounds like a perfect way to start the day.
Thank you ~ it truly is! ♥
What a coincidence… Just like you said on HoB, great minds think alike! Bowie says “Meow!”
Meow says Tiffy ~ with a little purr as well!
The pictures and post brings peace to my heart! Xo
As I”m sure your 4 darlings/doglings do as well! ♥
I love the pictures and the visual your words evoke!
Thanks Mimi! I’m sure your pups do the same thing when they cuddle with you! ♥
They do – tho’ the puppy still has to be discouraged from trying to eat the book.. ❤️
The animals keep me present in the best way.
Amen! I HEARTily agree! ♥
That was beautiful! I could almost imagine myself holding your precious gift-giver, and reminds me to take some special time for being in the moment.
Yes she makes sure that I take those precious few moments to simply be every morning. It makes my life so much richer! I know your pups did that for you as well. ♥
She is a most beautiful cat. You are lucky to have one another to love. There is nothing like having a cat in your lap, feeling the soft fur, looking into those gorgeous eyes, hearing the purr, and knowing you are communicating with another species in perfect love.
You said it so beautifully ~ you are exactly right! Thank you for stopping by! ♥
Thank you for sharing your Caturday bliss. It’s simply beautiful.
Thank you ~ she does really help me keep life in perspective by insisting I slow down! ♥
This is so wonderful! I can totally relate on the soul connection you describe here. Thank you for the lovely entry 🙂
Thank you for making the weekly pet challenge. It’s such a fun event! ♥
It is a pleasure 🙂
I LOVE this! While none of my kitties will tolerate being held like a baby, they each have their own way of getting close to me. Sometimes walking on my head when I’m trying to sleep, and sometimes sweet things like wanting all their paws to be touching me when they are falling asleep (as they are constantly doing!). I think it’s funny when people say cats aren’t affectionate-every kitty I’ve ever had was warm and affectionate in his or her own way. I can’t imagine life without them!
Aww….you’ve a cat who knows how to be loved…hehe…
As Kerby is much smaller when compared to his siblings, his size is just like a new born baby even he is already a ‘middle-age’ dog…so I always love carrying him in that position…just like a baby (that bites…LOL)…
She is gorgeous! Especially those green eyes! I could almost feel the calm that your morning ritual together brings you guys.
Thanks Kay, yes, she certainly makes my life peaceful and more interesting!
Wow! Those eyes… Very beautiful cat! 🙂
Thank you so much! ♥
You’re a cutie yourself! Pic #1 – gorgeous!
Why thank you! ♥ You are adorable as well!
Your cat is beautiful and I am enjoying surfing through your blog. 😀 I also participated in two of Michelle’s Weekly Pet Challenges and have my mind on the third… So, when I see so much connection it makes me warm inside 😀 Since I don’t follow many bloggers it is strange to surf and find two of them (so far) on your blog… 🙂
Yes I believe we have connected as well! Feel free to surf here ~ I love hearing from you! ♥
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