Are You Appreciating Your Pet’s Love?

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/ .