{"id":3168,"date":"2018-12-31T04:15:39","date_gmt":"2018-12-31T12:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/?p=3168"},"modified":"2018-12-31T04:15:39","modified_gmt":"2018-12-31T12:15:39","slug":"mindful-monday-your-cats-recipe-for-happy-endings-and-positive-beginnings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/?p=3168","title":{"rendered":"Mindful Monday \u2013 Your Cat’s Recipe for Happy Endings and Positive Beginnings"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"This is a day of transition for many. We\u2019ll all become a year older in 2019 and we\u2019ll certainly be faced with new challenges, experiences, and lessons. We\u2019ll meet new people, make new friends, and lose some of those we\u2019ve known. Just like a kitten exploring the world for the first time, we\u2019ll stumble and get back on our feet. We\u2019ll fail and, if we allow ourselves the opportunity, we\u2019ll succeed. But one thing\u2019s for sure, we\u2019ll never get a do-over for the things that went awry in 2018. If we\u2019re fortunate, we\u2019ll walk away from the past with only those things that will lead us to a more peaceful and happy existence\u2014lessons learned, successes realized, precious memories, and a grateful heart.<\/p>\n

Borrow lessons from your cat this New Years Eve. In order to change those things that\"\" aren\u2019t working in your life, you may need to forgive and forget. Leave behind those things that hamper your sense of well-being. Shove aside the thoughts and actions that hold you back and keep you stuck. And bring forward those gifts that you can use to become a better person.<\/p>\n

Spend more time in positive thought. Give more and you\u2019ll receive more. Love more. You\u2019ve probably heard that love is the absence of fear. Fear holds us back. It strangles us with uncertainty, disdain for others, blame, dread, anxiety, phobias. If you do nothing else for yourself in 2019, love more. You will be rewarded a million-fold.<\/p>\n

Now start the love flowing. Go hug your cat. If you don\u2019t have one, adopt. This is an excellent way to start the new year and to give a cat or kitten a beautiful life.<\/p>\n

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