Do you have a pet? I have two cats and their names are Alfie, a black cat with a white patch on his stomach and Alice who is white and grey with a pink nose. Both my cats have different personalities. Alfie is very loving and Alice considers herself a princess.
My cats are teaching me how to love and accept love unconditionally.
For most people, LOVE is easier to give then to receive. For me, I'd much rather give someone a gift and watch them excitedly opened their present. On the other hand, when someone gives me a present, I feel embarrassed.
One day, Alice was sitting on my desk while I was writing my blog and just looking at me with love in her eyes (my interpretation). I realized how uncomfortable I felt having her stare at me.
What I wanted to do was pet her and stop feeling uncomfortable. Instead, I made myself sit there and enjoy the moment.
Accepting the gift of love, even from a pet, enriches your life. It gives you the sense of feeling,
?wanted
?creates intimacy
?that you are important to someone
?and gives you the ability to return the love
Boost your spirits by noticing the small gestures of love that your pet is showing you.
I would love to hear your pet stories. Please send me an email at helen@loveyourselfcoaching.net or leave them on the comment section of Love Yourself - IT MATTERS! Blog, www.theloveyourselfcoach.blogspot.com/.
