Learn How To Settle Down And Relax Like A Cat
Learn How To Settle Down And Relax Like A Cat
Good morning, good afternoon or good evening. It’s ManCat Monday with your old friend, Merlin and my new friend Clyde showing you a few tricks. Well, not really tricks but it is a kind of magic because it’s so easy. We want to share how to settle down and relax like a cat. It can be as simple as hanging out reading in bed with a cat. Watching TV with a cat on your lap can be relaxing but we suggest going more analog. Unplug from your digital devices. We know some of you may get clammy-palmed nervous at the thought but try it for just a few minutes.
Whether curled up in a ball (old pics of Gris Gris, Domino, Odin and Merlin) or limbs stretched out, a relaxed cat is soft and limpid. You might say smooshy boneless. You’ll smile if you know what we mean. Our relaxation makes you relaxed by a cosmic feline osmosis.
Have you noticed the rituals cats do before they settle down and relax?
They might sniff the spot first, circle around and around, scootch down and then up, wave their tail just so, in their own way. If you’re nearby, speak to them in softer, lower and slower tones. As you sound softer and slower, you’re actually becoming more relaxed too. If your cat is amenable, rub then under their chin, skritch their ears and listen for a purr. There is nothing more relaxing than listening to the contented purr of your cat. It’s wonder you humans have not figured out how to purr yet. Just as well, cats need to maintain some mysteries.
Did you notice what all these images share in common? There are NO digital devices on or nearby. We think the human species have gone overboard with cell phones to the point of cell phone addiction. Don’t think we aren’t aware of you clicking and scrolling. You can not pet a cat properly and use your cell phone at the same time. If you want to see how crazy cell phone use is, this video with over 50 million views was made in 2013. Could things be worse now?
The human equivalent of settling down, besides uplugging, is to create your own rituals. They can be as simple as doing some yoga or stretching, having an aromatherapy bath, lighting a candle, turning on your favorite soothing music, changing into you most comfy pjs or all of the above. You probably know all this but when was the last time you did all this? If you have unplugging tips, share them in a comment.
Listen up, my darlings. I will demonstrate. Before I snuggle into the middle earth of my mom’s pillow, I stand, wriggle, freeze and very slowly turn to precisely 183 degrees north east before becoming a black, furry tub of Jello. It works for me. If you still don’t know what to do, ask your cat. Don’t worry, everything really will be okay, eventually. That’s the beauty of getting older. We can gaze through the lens of time, confident of our ability to survive.
Speaking of time, I will be turning 17 on January 18. I suppose my Cat Wisdom 101 cohorts may celebrate my birthday next week but I’m not expecting anything.
We hope you find deep pockets of relaxation this week,
Great rumbly manly mancat PuRRRSsss,
Merlin & Clyde
22 Comments
MrJackFreckles/Pipo & Minko
Love my kitty time…now if only I could sleep as many hours as they do,MOL!
Layla Morgan Wilde
Me too LOL
Skeeter and Izzy
Signed up again
Luvs
Skeeter and Izzy
Layla Morgan Wilde
Awesome! xox
Tamago
I agree…listening to contented purr of our boys do have the most relaxing effect. I love to lay down next to them and melt away 🙂
Sometimes I get caught up checking my phone, and notice one of my boys staring at me. Then I put the phone away and pay full attention to them!
Ellen Pilch
Cats are experts at relaxing.
Skeeter and Izzy
We love the time after the afterwork feeding and chores are done and we get to snuggle, purr and relax on the couch together. There is nothing more touching and communicative than a cat’s purr. Individual as they are, unique to them always.
We are “unplugged” most of the time. We have not the time nor desire to be on the phone or computer or tablet incessantly.
Happy 17th Birthday early Clyde!!!!
WE are so very glad that you joined Layla’s home and family!
Luvs
Skeeter and Izzy and the Feral Gang + Twig & Peanut & Romeo & the Angels >^..^^..^<~
Layla Morgan Wilde
Thank you kindly! You are wiser than most being unplugged most of the time. You could give us lessons! xoxo
meowmeowmans
Excellent relaxation tips, Clyde and Merlin. Gracie and Zoe are good at helping us unplug and unwind, too.
P.S. – Hi Clyde! We love and miss you, buddy! 🙂
Layla Morgan Wilde
Purrs back xoxox
The Island Cats
The mom really needs to do more of this.
ellen
Cat purrs are not only a magical thing, they are good for humans They are at the exact pitch to promote healing. I have always kind of suspected cats know when they need to purr with us, they know if we need it.
Although not ‘unplugged’ I am holding a kitty not feeling well. I am correcting half of the typing but wanted to visit you since today is Merlin Monday (and Clyde Monday too )
Soon the computer will go away for most of the day until evening. I am unplugged most times, and I prefer it. The only drawback is some think I am unfriendly online…. because I dont like a picture or comment maybe. Neither is true, it is just I am not there.
Oh, and I have the relaxing like a cat pretty much down now I am older. My favorite thing is to have a cat nearby which isnt tough to do in my house!
I hope your day is going well. Clyde I shall remember your birthday, 18 is a pretty nice age!
Beverly
Purring is the OM of the cat world.
Summer
I’ve been trying to teach my human how to relax practically since I first got here! It’s hard, and taking away from my own relaxing time!
Layla Morgan Wilde
Tell her it’s a mutual thing.
da tabbies o trout towne
clyde….just gotta say yur fotoz rockz dood ~~~~ ♥♥♥☺☺☺
Layla Morgan Wilde
Thanks, I’m getting the hang of it 🙂
Kathryn
Such great advice. In a few minutes, I’m going to cat out and nap with my fur babies.
Layla Morgan Wilde
Cat out needs to be in our new lexicon!
Kathryn
Great idea! You can make it happen!
Going to cat out again. (Weather, low pressure system –> sleep time.)
easy rider
I think I’m unable to relax like a cat… but oh I wish I could learn it… but there is still the option to relax with a cat… I bet the zen and the magic purrs can give tons of peace to me :o)
Layla Morgan Wilde
I have good news. Dogs can be trained to relax on cue!