{"id":2018,"date":"2025-10-07T14:30:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T14:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innerview.ca\/?p=2018"},"modified":"2025-10-07T14:30:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T14:30:43","slug":"great-teachers-come-in-furry-little-bundles-of-joy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innerview.ca\/index.php\/2025\/10\/07\/great-teachers-come-in-furry-little-bundles-of-joy\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Teachers Come in Furry Little Bundles of Joy!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2020\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/innerview.ca\/press1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/A20E12E2-EDCF-4915-BE23-F2106E52C14B_1_201_a.jpeg?resize=300%2C223&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/innerview.ca\/press1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/A20E12E2-EDCF-4915-BE23-F2106E52C14B_1_201_a.jpeg?resize=300%2C223&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/innerview.ca\/press1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/A20E12E2-EDCF-4915-BE23-F2106E52C14B_1_201_a.jpeg?resize=1024%2C760&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/innerview.ca\/press1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/A20E12E2-EDCF-4915-BE23-F2106E52C14B_1_201_a.jpeg?resize=768%2C570&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/innerview.ca\/press1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/A20E12E2-EDCF-4915-BE23-F2106E52C14B_1_201_a.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1139&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/innerview.ca\/press1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/A20E12E2-EDCF-4915-BE23-F2106E52C14B_1_201_a.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1519&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2021\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/innerview.ca\/press1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/692F50E7-691B-4CA2-BBC7-9ED6F39930C2_1_201_a-300x244.jpg?resize=300%2C244&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/innerview.ca\/press1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/692F50E7-691B-4CA2-BBC7-9ED6F39930C2_1_201_a-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C244&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/innerview.ca\/press1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/692F50E7-691B-4CA2-BBC7-9ED6F39930C2_1_201_a-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C833&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/innerview.ca\/press1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/692F50E7-691B-4CA2-BBC7-9ED6F39930C2_1_201_a-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C625&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/innerview.ca\/press1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/692F50E7-691B-4CA2-BBC7-9ED6F39930C2_1_201_a-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1249&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/innerview.ca\/press1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/692F50E7-691B-4CA2-BBC7-9ED6F39930C2_1_201_a-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1666&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I adore my cats and how much I can learn from them.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Their soothing presence has shown me how to just be yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the lessons they have taught me:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Live in the present moment; you don\u2019t want to miss a thing around you.<\/li>\n<li>Manage your stress by balancing work with rest and relaxation.<\/li>\n<li>Take naps and regular breaks to recharge; make self-care a priority.<\/li>\n<li>Stretching keeps your muscles flexible, strong, and healthy.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Be spontaneous, avoid overthinking, and let go of your inner perfectionist.<\/li>\n<li>Set your boundaries and let others know what they are.<\/li>\n<li>Put your feelings first and live authentically.<\/li>\n<li>Express your needs and stand up for for your rights.<\/li>\n<li>Choose your friends wisely.<\/li>\n<li>Remain focused on your goals and never give up.<\/li>\n<li>Trust your instincts and cultivate a relaxed attitude and mindset.<\/li>\n<li>Stay curious and be open to exploring and learning new things.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Stretch your limits and take a risk.<\/li>\n<li>No matter what happens, you\u2019ll always land on your feet.<\/li>\n<li>Be flexible and remain open to change so you can adapt quickly.<\/li>\n<li>Embrace your inner child; play, have fun, and don\u2019t forget to cuddle.<\/li>\n<li>Show appreciation and be grateful.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s all about the simple things; enjoy those little moments.<\/li>\n<li>Love unconditionally; no need to judge others or be self-critical.<\/li>\n<li>Offer emotional support and companionship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember, don\u2019t sweat the small stuff. You are purr-fect just the way you are.<\/p>\n<p>Antoinette Giacobbe<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I adore my cats and how much I can learn from them.\u00a0 Their soothing presence has shown me how to just be yourself. 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