Selective Thoughts & Hearing November 17, 2018
Posted by nrhatch in Animals, Humor, Joke.trackback
Regaining control of the remote is a powerful habit which requires practice to master:
In contrast, getting the cat to “COME!” is a practice seldom mastered:
Aah . . . that’s better!
Spirit Lights The Way 
I miss kitties. We always had a houseful… and now? None.
😰
Your property seems conducive to kitties . . . and chickens!
The husband has forbade chickens…. because he knows who’ll have to go out and clean the coop when it’s 20 below. (Hint – it’s not me.)
As for kitties, we’ve had housefuls of pets for 34 years. This summer we lost our last cat to old age. He was 26! And since said husband plans to retire next year, he wants to be able to travel freely and at will. It’s so hard to find pet sitters you trust your house to for extended periods of time, so we agreed no more pets. Naturally… it’s killing me!
Sorry to hear about your loss ~ it’s so hard to say good-bye to our little buddies . . . even after 26 years (that’s quite an accomplishment for a cat!)
You must have treated him “just right.”
Sometimes it’s nice to ignore certain people. 🙂
Morning, Jill! I wasn’t sure you’d be stopping by while you’re on your blogging break and writing to a deadline!
If you choose to “ignore” SLTW until you meet that deadline, I will understand. Good luck!
No way! I need my fix! 🙂 Thank you.
It’ll be nice seeing you around the ‘hood!
We could learn a lot from cats on life coping strategies 😉
They are pros at maintaining “peace of mind” . . . and body!
My brother has aids and I swear he turns them down when he’s around some people (maybe his sister?). Helps with his blood pressure! 🙂
Haha! I’m sure he wouldn’t tune YOU out, Kate! 🙄
You have to admire cats.
Masters of ignoring commands.
They are un-trained professionals.
Give attitude, get attention. A cat’s mantra. Love the Gilbert quote, too.
The Gilbert quote is a great reminder ~> we have more control over our thoughts than one would suspect when dealing with or observing the numerous “drama queens” of the world. 😛
Yes… drama queens… uh huh. Just say no!
Yes, DQ’s are prone to capsizing, running aground, or flapping their sheets . . . in even the gentlest of breezes.
I can relate to the second quote, but not the first. I just grab whatever clothes are available at the top of the stack.
Most people do the same with their thoughts ~ they just grab whatever’s on top of the stack.
That’s exactly what I was about to say.
We, of course, are way more selective than that! 😀
Another good reminder! I often let my thoughts roam in harmful territories. I need to learn to corral them!
You’re not alone, LM. A favorite quote:
“When we master our thoughts, we master our life.”