Motivation Monday: Fresh eyes

The hubby and I recently adopted our neighbor's kitten, which has been such an immediate blessing in our lives. After making the most difficult decision to remove my brother from life support and saying goodbye to Nick's grandpa, we decided we needed happiness. Period.

Enter, Matilda - a delicate, demure, dainty tabby who now has a permanent piece of my heart. The addition to our family has already lifted my spirits. And this little fur ball has made me think; what if I viewed the world through kittens' eyes? Might be kinda nice, huh?

So, here's a reminder to see your life through fresh eyes...

• Be innocent and open to explore new adventures, things, smells, foods, and places.
• Cuddle everything and everyone. Just love.
• Play, play and play. Enjoy the little pleasures in life.
• Sleep. Relax. Be in the moment.
• Adapt to changes, a new life and different people.
• Take in nature - smells, chirping birds, luscious trees, flowers. Allow yourself to embrace the great outdoors and get lost in it.
• Have no fear. Chase the tail of the rather large senior cat that hisses every time you walk in a room, eat, drink, yawn, stretch or wink. Or, for my human readers - stand up to your own 'human' version of a bully.
• Don't take yourself too seriously. Allow yourself time to learn. And don't worry if you fall off the couch, fall asleep in the litter box or step in the water dish while trying to eat your cat food.
• Never give up. Keep chasing that tail.

Love you lil' Matilda! Thank you for your reminder to enjoy life more.