About Humanity by gardenfolk

About Humanity

Those who teach
us the most
about humanity
aren't always humans.
...Donald Hicks

What can we do to stop living in fear? Turn the news down. Take a seat, a deep breath and treat yourself to a healthy dose of unconditional furry cat or dog love.

Studies show that having an animal elevates your mood, lowers blood pressure and anxiety levels, improves your sleep and provides comfort & companionship. Animals provide a multitude of therapeutic benefits. They are just good for us. Nice on Black.

Daylight saving time today. It is 4am and I haven't gone to bed yet. I am getting ready to fly to Florida on Tuesday.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/why-having-a-pet-is-good-for-your-health

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animals-and-us/201808/does-having-pets-really-make-us-healthier

https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2018/02/power-pets

https://pets.webmd.com/ss/slideshow-pets-improve-your-health
Oh dear you haven’t been to bed? Katniss would calm the most anxious soul I’m sure!
March 8th, 2020  
Hopefully you will sleep on the plane and have a good time in Florida. Love your words, fav
March 8th, 2020  
Safe travels and enjoy Florida!
March 8th, 2020  
stunning shot of katniss and wonderful words. safe travels and have a fab time.
March 8th, 2020  
Very true.
March 8th, 2020  
Perfect capture
March 8th, 2020  
Wonderful work to bring out textures and subtle color variation.
March 8th, 2020  
Hi fluff ball. Very cute shot.
March 8th, 2020  
Your cat is so beautiful and photogenic! Have fun in warm Florida!
March 8th, 2020  
@louannwarren She does, LouAnn. She sleeps at my feet and doesn’t go to bed until I do. I am more nocturnal than she is. I will miss her and Sophie terribly!
@joysabin I don’t normally sleep on a plane, even if I am up all night. It will be a long travel day though.
@kgolab Many thanks! I kept debating about going but I will love it once I arrive...the beach for two weeks!
@ludwigsdiana Thank you, Diana! I don’t care for plane travel & the hassles but love the destination...the beach!
@ingajohansson I will miss my furry girls terribly but know that my husband will take good care of them. :)
@seattlite Thanks, Gloria! Be safe in Seattle!
@taffy Many thanks, Taffy! I will miss my furry girls but nice to know they will be waiting for me when I return. :)
@mittens Thank you, Marilyn. Her fur is the longest in March...but oh so soft and clean! :)
March 8th, 2020  
Oh wow, Cathy, I'm so with you about "Calm Down Already!" We do what we can... And as for the calming properties of petting a cat (of which I'm currently housing 4!) I was thinking just that as I lay on the couch the other day with Tigger lying on me. He was happy...I was happy...and look now...I'm feeling so much better! It works! As for the beach...just go and have a lovely time! We live in a country with easy access to emerg centers if necessary and all other care if needed further. Now, don't give it a second thought!
March 9th, 2020  
Always love to see Katniss!
March 9th, 2020  
Yep, my cats are my Xanax. I feel calmer when I cuddle with them.
March 11th, 2020  
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