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Ways to make a Catkin Happy

• balls of yarn • feather toys • cuddles • warm blankets • ears, tails, collars and other things to match their breed • special pillows • scratches behind the ears • house plants that smell nice • something to sharpen their claws on • fish shaped cookies • bowls of warm milk • brushing their fur

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Aaa omg 💓

‪From @henrykingcat: “🚰👅💦” #catsofinstagram ‬ [source: http://ift.tt/2lzu6NK ]

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For all my friends who have pets! :)

hope your pets stay healthy in 2017

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tiger aesthetic ♡

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💞💞💞

Tiger by Steve Wright

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How to Meditate

Hey !! This is something a lot of therians (and otherkin too) still struggle with. So here is my guide to meditating. Enjoy! First off, find your own space where you won't be disturbed for 5-10 minutes or so. Make sure you're 100% sure that you will be left alone; I tried to meditate twenty minutes ago and two seconds into my memory, the trance was broken since my sister came in. A good spot to meditate would be in your room; but if you think you might be interrupted, feel free to put up a sign on your door warning people to not step foot inside! Now that you've got that nailed down, find a place where you'll be comfortable and relaxed. An excellent spot is a bed, but it can be a couch, even the floor if you find the floor comfy! Lie down on this comfy spot and close your eyes, loosen up your muscles, clear your mind, and just focus on your breathing. This is significantly more difficult if you're easily distracted or have a song stuck in your head. You can also find small things that help you with your meditating, as long as they don't distract you or bother you too much. For example, I, a cat therian, wear a cat sleeping mask. This helps set a dark place for me and makes it easier for me to feel relaxed. So just focus on your breathing. Now, when you feel ready, put an image in your mind of yourself in a blank black space. For those who already know what their kintype is, imagine that 'you' being your kintype (like me). If you don't know what your kintype looks like yet, I can make another separate guide for you! Imagine a bright white light enveloping around you, outlining your body. Repeat to yourself in your head as you keep taking deep breaths, "I am breathing in powerful protective energy. This energy is building an aura of protection around me. This aura will protect me at all times in every way." That may sound like a lot to remember, so feel free to recite it as many times as you like before meditation! Repeat that saying three times, and when you're done, let an image form in your head. It can be anywhere; a forest, a beach... but it has to have a long pathway leading up to the door. The door and pathway can be made out of any material you like; gold, marble, iron... etc! Imagine yourself situated at the very end of the pathway. Take a step and take in your surroundings, and with every step you take towards the door, focus on one sense. For example, your first step might be focused on how the pathway feels under your feet/paws/whatever, and the second step you take might be focused on how the breeze feels pushing against you. Continue this with a different sense each time until you reach the door. Reach your hand/paw/whatever out to the handle, and slowly turn it. Take in careful note of how it feels when you touch it. Now you have entered a hallway; it can be any colour you like, any material you like, etc. Turn left or right, your wish. This hallway will have doors lined up along the wall, no matter where you turn. Find the door that says 'your past life', 'past life memories', or anything you like. Once you have found the door, prepare yourself, and open it when you're ready. Now what is behind the door is completely random. You may be disappointed, but that's okay! It may not work, but that's okay too! You might find there is a certain colour, like a warm golden colour, but when you walk further into the memory, you find a cosy room with sunlight pouring through the windows. If the memory is unsettling or frightens you, you can snap out of it any time you like. Or you have to do is slowly open your eyes and sit up. You cannot change what has happened in the past. Also, if this doesn't work the first time, that's okay! Meditating is horribly difficult and takes some time and practice. It'll come to you naturally. And yes, unfortunately there will be times when your brain's imagination interferes with your memory. This is frustrating but it's okay too. It can be hard to tell whether what you saw behind that door was your elaborate imagination or was legitimate. That's okay. If it was a real memory, it would feel right. As for those who have yet to discover what their theriotypes are... I can write another guide another time. I'm always here for a helping paw :)

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long-haired pure white cat aesthetic ♡

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For all my feline friends! ❣️❣️❣️

‪From @swaairah: “Following the leader ❤️” #catsofinstagram ‬ [source: http://ift.tt/2kHf6ss ]

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snow leopard aesthetic ♡

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Let's see if this shit works I wish to be well-liked on Instagram

reblog and make a wish! this was removed from tumbrl due to “violating one or more of Tumblr’s Community Guidelines”, but since my wish came true the first time, I’m putting it back. :)

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So beautiful!! ❤️

Bobcat, Lynx rufus by Bill Bouton Via Flickr:

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Catch those birdies, darling! 💝

From @yayoi89: “Bird watching! 🐦👀👋🏻” #catsofinstagram [source: http://ift.tt/2jkxsnk ]

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Lions are so gorgeous and loving 🦁💛

cute

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positivity for a snowleopardkin? i feel so alone, isolated :(

Hello lovely! I'm sorry you feel this way, it won't last forever, and I'm here for you! It is a bit of a struggle, but snow leopards are beautiful and strong animals.Snow leopards are the keepers of the mountains, the mysterious dwellers in the north. Their eyes reflect so much emotion, and their spotted markings are dazzling.You snow leopards are so wonderful, mystical, and powerful. You are rare and elusive, which makes you unique, inimitable, an original. You are strong, lovely, never forget that. My inbox is always open for you to ask for positivity, advice, aesthetics, anything!You are valid. You are important. You matter. 💙💙💙

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Look at this darling! ❤️

From @sesameshorthair: “Dang, they found me! 🗑” #catsofinstagram [source: http://ift.tt/2kDqNlk ]

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💞💞💞 Kittens at a pet store

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long-haired black and white cat aesthetic ♡