Kitten in slow motion @ Saver Queen

Kitten in slow motion

Posted on March 15th, 2011 Saver Queen 2 comments

A friend of mine shared this video on facebook a couple of days ago and it really touched me. To some people it might just be a cute video; others might be interested in the technology that was used to create it. But for me, I found myself to be quite moved.

Within the two minutes of that short video, here’s what I noticed:

How extraordinary a simple moment like playing with a kitten in the garden can appear, when given attention

The slow-motion effect is a lot like being mindful – giving focus to one activity at a time, paying attention to the special qualities of the event, such as the kitten’s movements, the spectacular nature of its body, the joyous nature of the event

Play is natural state of being. We should make more time for it

How joyful the kitten is, in its natural state of play

How beautiful many other moments are in our life, just like this one – beautiful in their simplicity, innocence and naturalness

I busy I am. I have not been making time for mindful attention to simple activities that I love – such as playing with Butternut, cooking, hiking, photography, and just being. And I miss it.

2 responses to “Kitten in slow motion”

Catherine March 16th, 2011 at 14:10

Loved this SQ! So adorable. And, all the things you noticed are bang on. We all need to make more time to play and just be.
Annie March 19th, 2011 at 13:25

What a gorgeous video! She’s just so in the moment with every move she makes, enjoying the feel of the grass, her toy, her parent…the sheer joy of being alive. Thanks so much for sharing, SQ!