@anita

Thank you for the link. It is very helpful!

Yes and like the parable of the medicinal herbs we all have different stages of learning and unlearning.

I think that would be a wonderful way to interact with the world.

One thing I have noticed is that I am becoming more aware of thoughts and emotions that disturb my mind.

I think because of the difficulties that I experienced for many years I was used to heightened states of stress. Over the past few years I have been working to steadily lower my stress response. But I still have a habit of an excessive anxiety response to small issues.

Haha my cats do not work for their food. I have a very lazy cat who would be content to never exercise or go outside. The other one isn’t so lazy and likes to exercise. She even gets upset when the weather isn’t good.

The easiest way I can think of would be to buy some tasty wet cat food or a favourite treat. If you sit and wait patiently the cat should calm down and go eat. Good luck with the scared kitty!