Cat Wisdom: 60 great lessons you can learn from a cat. Neil Somerville

the cat will relent and return for a nibble, but sometimes it will hold out until it’s served something better. The cat knows that it is not always best to take what is offered first time, but rather to check what else is available and then decide.

      We too can use this waiting strategy to good effect. If something is offered, rather than accept it without quibble, take time to think about what is actually being offered, whether it’s what you want, what it entails and whether it could be bettered. Sometimes it can, sometimes it can’t, but as the cat knows, it can sometimes be worth buying that extra time and enjoying the benefits that patience and self-control can bring.

Stretching

      ‘If stretching were wealth, the cat would be rich.’

       AFRICAN PROVERB

      When a cat rouses after a rest or nap, it often enjoys a good stretch. This not only helps to get its muscles moving again and improve circulation; it also readies the cat for any activities ahead.

      Stretching can be highly beneficial, and with many of us sitting still for long periods during the day, an occasional stretch can help reinvigorate us, provide relief for stiff muscles and improve posture, flexibility and well-being. Cats stretch for a good reason and there is much to be gained from incorporating this practice into your day and finding out more about routines and exercises that could be beneficial.