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Shadows and Challenging your Boundaries


For the first couple of months in our new rental house, Sputnik would plant herself at the top of the stairs and cry for me to come back upstairs. We tried different methods of coaxing her into coming downstairs and decided time would tell. One day as I was in the kitchen, I saw something move across the floor and realized it was my cat. She had made it downstairs on her own. Now she explores the whole house, usually at night, when all is quiet. She's reminded me that sometimes the limitations I think I have are all in my mind.

(just a note that I was a 1/3 of the way up the stairs when I took this photo.)

Comments

Sylvia K said…
Great shot for the day! Glad Sputnik has adapted! Sometimes harder for them than us!! Hope you're weekend is going well.

Sylvia
Cassie said…
Stairs make great shadow shots. Sputnik gives this shot added flare! Happy SSS!
Anya said…
Great job Sputnik :-)
Stairs are always a little scary !!!!
Meow..meow..
Hugs Kareltje =^.^=
PJ said…
Cats are very particular - eventually. I think you're right about limitations are mostly self-imposed. I really love this photo, the browns are really warm and the composition is really extraordinary.
Ralph said…
This kitty just needed to find her own way, with encouragement from. Perhaps you applied just enough tough love that she was determined to make the trek downstairs. What a fine kitty!
A Wild Thing said…
I never knew a cat that wouldn't just fling itself down a flight of steps anxious to explore the territory...that's funny!
Catherine said…
great shot and story!!
Hey Harriet said…
Love that shot of Sputnik at the top of the stairs! I'm glad she's feeling a little more comfortable & is starting to explore her space. Cats are funny little things that way. They really don't like change & it takes them a while to adapt to a new home. Unlike big silly goofy dogs who are down the street and exploring the backyards of neighbours as soon as your back is turned...
Sarah said…
Beautiful shot of Sputnik. I love the way the light fades to white up there. I am glad she has found the courage to come downstairs now!
Gemma Wiseman said…
Those stairs look so huge with the tiny face peering from the top! And the shadowy stairs highlight the light round the little one!
Dorte said…
What a great shot ... good sputnik found the courage to come downstairs - the staircase do look huge :)
GalleryJuana said…
I've enjoyed reading all your comments.

Thanks for stopping by!
readingsully2 said…
Great shot and great story to go along with it. :)
Great picture and what a nice looking cat.
Didn't get any shots up today..we had quite the storm Thursday. 90mile gust..lost power for 40 hours. About twitter..don't laugh, I don't know how I signed myself up and don't even know how to use it..Amazing I have a blog. Have a great week..
Unknown said…
Beautiful photo, the colors of the stairs and the cat...brown and cream, it is very elegant, and your sweety and nice cat...
I love cats.

Have a good week.
Poetic Artist said…
I like this one.Sputnik has conquered his fear..
I hope you are enjoying Mexico.
Anonymous said…
Cats are strange little creatures aren't they? I love the photo. It does look like a big, scary staircase from that angle!
Chris Stone said…
Sputnik is a wonderful. Love the pic!
Tracy said…
Hooray for Sputnik...making it down the stairs. Baby steps. I just love this photo of Sputnik...it is so ambient, that light shining like love light. :o) Happy Days, Juana ((HUGS))
zendotstudio said…
We can learn a lot from our animals and we can learn a lot from observing life, as you have done here. Kudos to you for your patience! And yes about the mind creating our boundaries. I believe there is a saying attributed to the Buddha that goes something like, "With our minds we create our world."
Just checking in on you..Hope all is well.
Funny how this blogging business goes..I have to check people out, when I don't hear from them. It is the mother in me..ha, ha..
Relyn Lawson said…
That's a wonderful picture. And an even more wonderful reminder. Thank you.
Cats are very specific - finally. I think you're correct about restrictions are mostly self-imposed. I really adore this picture, the browns are really hot and the composition is really extraordinary.

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