Coping

Missing Linus

A couple of things that are helping me through this uncertain time, both courtesy of Coping Emotionally When Your Cat Is Missing.

Affirmation

Cats have incredible survival instincts.
They are very resilient.
My cat is safe.
They are well.
They are protected.
They are strong.
They have food, water, and shelter.
Many people have found their lost cat. I will too.
I am strong.
I am capable.
I am calm.
I am focused.
I can handle anything that comes my way.
I am looking after myself.
I am using proven techniques to find them.
The universe is protecting them.
The universe is bringing them back to me, safe and well.
Everything I do is bringing me one step closer to finding them.
I am supported in finding them.
Everyone I talk to is helping me to find them.
I am growing stronger every day.
They are found.
They are now back home.
We have been reunited.
We are overjoyed.

Visualization

Imagine your home surrounded by a beautiful golden light. It acts like a bright beacon, guiding them home from wherever they are.
See your cat protected by an orb of electric blue light.

Take a deep, slow breath.

Feel the love you feel for them filling your heart.

Imagine a fine, silver thread extending from your love-filled heart to their love-filled heart, linking the two of you together.

Smile and think happily about everything you love about them:

• how you met them

• why you wanted them to live with you

• the day you brought them home

• the things they do that touch your heart

• the funny things they’ve done

• the cheeky things they’ve done

• them eating their favorite food

• them playing with their favorite toys

• them sleeping in their favorite place

• their miaow

• their purr

• their fur

• their paw pads

• their whiskers

• their tail

• the photos and videos you’ve taken of them

• the companionship and unconditional love they bring to your life

• how deeply you love them.
  

Hear them purring with contentment when they feel the love you have for them filling their heart.

See them relax when they know you are going to find them.

See yourself finding them.

Feel the absolute joy and relief in your heart when you find them.

Say out loud what you will say to them when you find them.

See yourself holding them.

See yourself stroking their fur, looking into their beautiful face, smelling their beautiful fur.

Hear them purring in happiness and contentment – they’re so happy to be back home with you.

See them walking around your home, happy and relaxed.

See them eating their favorite food.

See them grooming themself afterward, washing their face first, then the backs of their ears with one paw, then the other. See them groom themselves all over, in their favorite spot, safe at home.

Feel the pure, exploding joy in your heart that they are back with you. Breathe in the happiness and relief.

Breathe in pride in the work you put into finding them, in your never-give-up attitude, in your disregard for the naysayers. Be proud that you were determined to find them—and you did.

You found them. They are safe. They are well. The worry is over.

Take in the deep breaths of relief that they are home.

See yourself sleeping soundly, free of worry about them, with them safely back with you.

Feel the love you feel for them exploding from your heart.

Express gratitude that they are back to continue their life with you.

Express gratitude that you share your life with them.

Express gratitude that the search is over.

You did it. You found your cat. Congratulate yourself. And celebrate.