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The Cat That Snored
And the importance of afternoon naps
Since ancient times humans have enjoyed afternoon naps. It is a powerful way to recharge. Even today in some parts of the world people’s daily lives are segmented to allow for this revitalization. Work is interrupted, activity comes to a brief rest and things become quiet so that humans can luxuriate in the afternoon siesta.
Did humans learn this from their dogs and cats? No one knows for sure. Dogs and cats are unquestioningly masters at the art of naps. Science minded folks call it napology but the rest of us do not refer to it or discuss it in clinical terms. We just do it.
It is a way to take respite from the chaotic frenzy of the workaday world and go within to play. Dreams can be so much fun. Why restrict them only to night time?
Nowadays in America afternoon naps are discouraged because there is no productivity happening while napping and we are being conditioned to believe that we must be productive every single solitary waking minute of our lives. We are even encouraged to sleep less at night so that we have more time to be productive.
Is that why cats and dogs laugh at us behind our backs?
I used to have a cat that snored. Before she kicked the bucket she taught me the value of napping with your pet. So many…
