Ignorance is Sometimes Bliss
Merlin here, for Mondays with Merlin with a little help for Mancat Mondays. If you read our Saturday posts you’d know I’ve been on antibiotics for a tooth/gum infection. I’m feeling less pain but I’m not out of the woods yet. Please join me on one of my daily walks as I share my philosophy on life.
I believe ignorance is sometimes bliss. Since everything is a blur with my vision, I focus on what I can do and notice what I notice. Just because I can’t see the beauty all around me doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy it. I like to listen to the birds and my parents voices laughing, talking and guiding me. I can hear the rustle of dried leaves when Odin and Domino play…
I can smell the footprints of yummy moles but leave the catching to Odin…
I can taste winter coming but grateful for the warm spell. Cats enjoy what’s in front of their nose and don’t worry about what they can’t change like…
intruders at the bamboo border. Out of sight is out of mind they say and ignorance is sometimes bliss. What do you say?
21 Comments
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Merlin
We think you are a genius!
boomermuse
We’ll pass on the compliment.
Kathy Thompson
We think Merlin sees the big picture and finds no need to sweat the small stuff….a lesson that people have such a hard time learning. We pray for your continued recovery and blessings on your wonderful days. Kitty hugs and purrs dear friend! Luv Skeeter and Izzy >^..^<
Kitcaboodles
Hope you feel better soon Merlin. And Layla – that last picture is beautiful – it looks so enchanting – who is the visitor??
boomermuse
Thanks! The visitor is a neighbor’s cat. She has seven. Domino keeps them all away.
@Kathy, thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
@Bernadette, so happy to see you visit.
@Tinch, purrs of thanks to you and the boys.
@Heather, good luck!
@Chey, spoken like another wise meezer.
@Carolyn, I love that word, sagesse.
@Katnip Lounge, you are smart to stay away. We watch too much.
Katnip Lounge
Merlin, Mommy agrees with your philosophy, and that is why she doesn’t watch the news.
Carolyn
Merlin what you lack in sight you make up for with sagesse!
Tinch
D-2 and Jonquil, my man cats, say to get well soon, Merlin.
Cheysuli
Sunshine is always bliss! I bet it is better with all the distractions! Enjoy (and I shall enjoy watching your lovely landscape!)
Bernadette
Merlin, we only need to see what is necessary for our lives, and we decide what those necessities are. I am sure you have beautiful days.
Fuzzy Tales
We agree and wish our mom would take this advice to heart!
Happy Monday!
Milo and Alfie
Merlin, we think yoor attitude is wonderful. Why fret over things you can’t change ~ much better to celebrate what you can do. And what could be more PURRfect than a loving forever home with a family who love yoo? PURRS. xx
Brian
I think you are having a great time, and that is bliss!
Pam Kimmell
I think Merlin is ever so wise….enjoying the time we have here in whatever way we best can is what we do best! Merlin certainly knows how to do that. Glad he’s feeling better and enjoying these last days of “nice” before winter really gets a grip on us all. Great photos Miss Layla!
Kitty Hugs, Sammy
Rumpy Drummond
Looks like a wonderful outing. I guess I’m ignorant also, but the truth is that as long as I’m fed on time and get to play and potty, I am happy!
Kathryn
The boys here just love Mancat Mondays and say Hi to all your mancats. Our mancats caught the mouse the other niight, because they abandoned their post a few hours after their current contract ended.
Hope Merlin continues to feel better.
caren gittleman
You are a Master of making the best out of what is given to us to deal with. We can all overcome obstacles and you exhibit that purrfectly!
Hope you are feeling better soon! Sending purrs…
Mr Puddy
Oh Merlin, I purrs for you !!! I hope you get back to be 100 % so soon !!!
but Yeah, sometime…Forget about it and Play ! By the time you know. You are already feel better …Smart !!!
Please Take Care
xox
boomermuse
Mr. Puddy, thanks for the purrs!
@Max, thanks it’s easy to get good shots with models like this crew 😉
@Kathryn, head bonks to your boys for a job well done!
@Caren, Merlin is my Zen Master.
@Rumpy, you discovered the secret!
@Pam, thanks so much!
@Brian, purrs…
@Alfie & Milo, purrs and headbonks to you!
@Fuzzy tales, try….
Max the Quilt Cat
Beautiful photos and inspiring words. Good job, pal.
pawhugs, Max