Hi I’m Hilya. I am a cat lover. I had my first cat since I was born and I grew up with my grandparent’s cats. When I was at University, I had my persian cat (her name is hyury) that accompanied me until I got my first job after graduated. Nevertheless, since I moved to UK in 2019, sadly I had to say goodbye to my cat and I adopted 4cats (1 is selkirk rex, 2BSH, and 1 is scottish fold) since then and one of the cats, I named her “hyury” too. One reason we may love to stroke these adorable creatures is because the rhythmic action of stroking their velvety fur feels good. It focuses our attention, as happens in meditation. But I’m convinced there’s more to it than that. I believe that a major reason we love cats is because of an uncanny ability that few humans possess. They really know how to let us in! They’re right there in the delectable moment receiving our touch. If you’re fortunate to have an affectionate cat in your life, notice how he or she receives your affection. How do you feel inside when you’re being deeply received? Similarly, when someone who you like gives a hug or offers affection, experiment with letting it in. Be a cat. Get out of your head, take a deep, easy breath, and be mindfully present with how it feels in your body to receive a hug and affection from a loved one. Whether from a cat or human, letting in love just might heal you.