Gratitude for My Soft, Cuddly Light – Moori

 

Gratitude has become my grounding place  a gentle lens that helps me see beauty even in the midst of uncertainty. And lately, one of the biggest sources of my joy, calm, and peace has been a small, soft, furry creature named Moori.

It all began during one Ramadan evening. I was at the mosque playing with a cat when an elderly man noticed me and asked, “Do you want a cat of your own?” Without hesitation, I said yes. I even told him I’d love a white or mostly white one.

The truth is, I had always wanted a cat but never had the courage to actually keep one. There was a time I even asked a friend to hold onto a kitten for me when their cat gave birth. But when it was time to pick it up, I stylishly didn’t go. I was overwhelmed with work then and afraid of leaving the poor cat alone in the house all day.

Fast forward to today, and now I have my dear Moori  and she’s been nothing short of a bundle of joy.

Moori means soft, cuddly light, and that’s exactly what she is to me. She’s adorable, playful, curious, and sweetly annoying. She’s the companion I didn’t even realize I needed.

Every day, I find myself learning something new about love and patience through her.

We’ve had our little fights sometimes over space on the bed! Even though it's a big bed, she leaves her spot to come sleep right next to me. And you know what? I let her. I’m learning to accommodate, tolerate, understand, and love her in my own way and I believe she’s doing the same with me.

People often say keeping a cat isn’t easy. Someone even warned me that my room would smell. But not on my watch! Moori has actually encouraged me to be even cleaner and more organized. She has her own private spot to excrete, and she uses it without fuss. Cats are shy about such things, you know. They don’t like being seen when they urinate or poop they’ll always try to cover it up, whether it’s with litter or sand.

I’ve grown to love cleaning her excretion area. It’s a small act of care, and somehow it fills me with peace.

Moori also loves cuddles. Sometimes she wants her head or neck stroked, and other times, she gives what I first thought were love bites. I wasn’t okay with it at first, until I realized  madam wasn’t biting, she was playing. Can you imagine?

She purrs when she plays, and that sound  that soft, vibrating purr  is her way of saying she feels safe with me.

When I pray, she’s often around my legs or hands, sometimes trying to play hide and seek. She follows me to the kitchen and even waits by the bathroom door for me to come out. If I’m going out, I feed her well, and she usually goes to sleep. Sometimes, she waits by the door for me to return. Other times, I find her in her favorite spot my laundry basket.

Did you know that cats see humans as their fellow “big cats” walking on two legs? No wonder Moori treats me like one of her own.

And somehow, in all her quiet presence, she fills my space with warmth.

One of the best things about cats is that they’re so independent.

Unlike dogs who need constant attention, cats are quite happy being on their own. They sleep for about 15 hours a day, so I don’t worry about Moori being bored when I’m out. She just knows how to chill and I love her for that.

She’s territorial in the cutest way, always watching over her space. And despite all her quirks and mischief, she’s my soft, cuddly light  my Moori. She brings me peace in the chaos, a calm presence in the storm.

In recent months, I’ve learned that healing doesn’t always come in grand breakthroughs. Sometimes, it comes in purrs. In quiet evenings with Moori curled beside me. In the way she watches me when I cry and then rests her little body close to mine, like she understands.

She has become part of my self-care and emotional grounding.

I am so grateful for my cat.

May the Almighty protect my sweet Moori.

Do you have a pet who lights up your life too?

Share in the comments  what do you love most about your pet?

I’d truly love to read your stories. Share with me in the comments  let’s celebrate these gifts together.