Living “in the now” is not for pussycats
1st Jan 2009
Hello lovely people
Nowadays people that like to be described as enlightened talk about living in “the now”, as if “the now” is a place. When you question people about “the now”, you often discover a defeatist, limp sense of powerlessness. “Just go with the flow”, they would say – you know, like a piece of driftwood in a stream.
I am sorry but being powerless is not an option for me. I have had too much fun since I started to understand that I create my own destiny and my own future.
However, I do understand that the way I feel determines my thoughts and my actions. It is also important to use every moment, even if you use it to relax.
There is a big advertisement outside one of the terminals at Heathrow airport. I cannot remember the product, but the wording is something like “What time is it? The time is now – anywhere in the world.” The ad and the idea behind it catch my eye every time. Don’t worry about what your watch says. Look around you and enjoy where you are and what you have.
The opposite of experiencing now is to focus either on the past (and all the guilt that you carry around with you) or the future (with all the fears about things that have not even happened yet). Neither sound attractive to me.
I found a classic description of this attitude in one of these emails that people like to circulate. Apologies to the author, whose name got lost in circulation. And I intend to spend the New Year like a dog!
DOG DIARY
07:00 am – Dog food! My favourite thing!
08:30 am – A car ride! My favourite thing!
08:40 am – A walk in the park! My favourite thing!
09:30 am – Got rubbed and petted! My favourite thing!
11:30 pm – Lunch! My favourite thing!
12:00 pm – Played in the yard! My favourite thing!
14:00 pm – Wagged my tail! My favourite thing!
15:00 pm – Schmackos! My favourite thing!
16:00 pm – Got to play ball! My favourite thing!
18:00 pm – Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favourite thing!
21:00 pm – Sleeping on the bed! My favourite thing!
CAT DIARY
Day 983 of my captivity. My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets.
Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.
The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.
Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a ‘good little hunter’ I am. Bastards!
There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of ‘allergies.’ I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.
This morning I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow — but at the top of the stairs. I am convinced that the other prisoners here a re flunkies and snitches.
The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released – and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.
The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe.
For now…
Cat
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