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| Felines: Friends or Foes? |
Cats: most people either hate or
love them. The haters contend that felines ruin furniture, kill song birds, and
consider people their slaves. The lovers argue that cats control rodents, relieve
stress, and cover up their own poops.
I find my “spoiled
brats in fur suits” brimming with wisdom. Here are some insights I’ve learned
from the devilish angels:
- If you fight with the family cats, you won’t have energy left to ward off enemy cats.
- It’s okay to have whiskers and pointy ears.
- Look for a patch of sunshine and stay there.
- Naps are cool.
- Don’t fuss about your food, or the one who feeds you may start buying a cheaper brand.
- Purring will get you everywhere.
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| Who, Me? |
7. Master the “Shocked and Innocent Look” if someone laughs at you. Better yet, stick your nose in the air and saunter away, pretending you don’t care.
8. Naps are fun.
9. Act as if you know what you’re doing even if you don’t have a clue.
10. Convince those around you how blessed they are to live in the same universe with you.
11. Refuse to give up. If one bird escapes, climb another tree.
12. Naps are refreshing.
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| Angels or Demons? |
Similar
to cats, people are a mix of aggravating and endearing qualities. When I’m
tempted to dismiss a brother or sister as too ornery to tolerate, I remember
how God bears with my faults and stupid mistakes. Receiving His unconditional
love frees me to love myself and others, focusing on positive qualities.
Now
if I could convince my husband to see the good in our kitties…
Have you ever owned a cat? If so, do you find them annoying, endearing, or a mixture of both?
The above is an excerpt from my soon-to-be-released book, The Heart of Humor: Sixty Helping of Hilarity to Nourish Your Soul, published by Elk Lake Publishing. Please stop back here for updates on the release date!
