Did you hear the one about the alley cat and the kitten?

One day an old alley cat is out for a walk when he notices a kitten chasing its tail around in circles. Slightly amused, the old alley cat watched this go on for quite some time. Finally he walked up to the kitten and said, “Excuse me little Kitten…I’ve been watching you for quite some time chasing your tail in circles, what exactly are you doing?”

Without stopping, the kitten replied, “I just got out of Cat Philosophy School…Today we learned two things…The first…is that the most important thing…to a cat…is happiness.”

There was an awkward silence as the kitten was clearly out of breath. “And the second thing?” asked the old alley cat.

The kitten took a deep breath, “The second thing is that…happiness is found…in our tail…So I’ve been…chasing my tail…because… when I catch it…*gasp*…I’ll have a hold…on…eternal happiness.”

The old alley cat was amused. “You know, I may have not had the same advantages you’ve had in life. And I never went to Cat Philosophy School. But I’ve been out on the streets for the last 13 years and I’ve learned the same thing.”

“Really…” said the kitten, “Did you…catch your tail…and get…eternal…happiness?”

The old alley cat shook his head, “No…I never caught it.”

The kitten stopped chasing his tail and turned to face the alley cat, “Well…what happened then?”

The old alley cat said, “It’s true that happiness is the most important thing in the world for a cat. And it’s true that it is indeed located in our tail.”

He paused before continuing.

“But I've discovered that if I go about my business…and live my life the way I want too…my tail follows me wherever I go.” 

The Alley Cat Story - Wayne Dyer

Sam Holman is a Guru of Brave, working with women to unlearn whatever has held them back in the past so they can break free from chasing their tales and live the life they truly want. Get out of your rut and get your free e-book HERE.

We often say 'I feel stuck in a rut' but how can you really be feeling stuck (unless you are literally standing in glue of course)? The feeling of stuckness is created by thought, and the likelihood is the thoughts you have are stuck in your mind, going round and round, with no exit strategy.

So consider this, when was the last time you did something differently? 

Can you remember that time when life was sweeet? Then BANG! You were walking along in your happy bubble and you fell down a hole, you didn't see it coming, and now you are at the bottom of this rut, looking back up towards what was, wondering how you got here, feeling a bit lost and confused, and wishing things could be how they were again, wondering how you can get back to that place.

If this sounds familiar then it's time to get out of that rut.

Just imagine that you can turn around.  When we are so busy looking at what was, we are not getting the learning of what is, and very simply put, when you turn around you get to see a different perspective... and a way out. 

So ask yourself what was missing from that happy bubble that meant you found yourself here, what can you now focus on getting that will allow you to turn around, and take the next step towards your bigger and better bubble. Take that step, then another, and eventually you will be free of the darkness...just watch out for those holes!

Sam Holman is a Guru of Brave and works with women who are holding themselves back from living their full life potential to unlearn old fears and beliefs, remove negative emotions, and feel free to create the life they really want, with confidence. Get out of your rut with the Braveheart DIRECT online coaching programme. Secure your place TODAY.