What If Love Really Is All You Need? Callie Says Definitely Yes

Callie the cat has always been a bit of a mystery. As a rescue, she arrived in our home with a cautious heart—hissing at her own reflection, keeping her distance, and rarely letting out a purr. Things only got more complicated when Cooper, our exuberant 75-pound lab/golden mix, bounded into our lives. Cooper is convinced everyone adores him and demands attention accordingly, while Callie seemed to retreat even further into her shell.

For a long time, I assumed Callie was just destined to be aloof. But then I noticed something: every time I did my physical therapy exercises for my knees, Callie would quietly appear, curling up beside me on the floor. She’d linger, soaking up gentle pets and whispered words of affection. Lately, she’s even started sleeping on my bed—something she’s never done before.

It made me wonder: what if all Callie ever needed was a little extra love? What if, beneath her prickly exterior, she was just waiting for someone to notice her, to offer a gentle touch and a kind word? Maybe, just maybe, love is the secret ingredient that helps us all feel safe enough to open up.

Try this ONE thing

What if all you need today is a little love? And what about the people (or pets) around you—could they use a little extra kindness too? Test it out: offer a gentle word, a warm hug, or a few moments of undivided attention. You might be surprised at how much it changes everything—for them and for you.

Want to experience coaching? I like to start with a deep, get-to-know-you conversation to see if we are right for each other. Sometimes we talk for one or two hours at no charge. I have no goal except to bring about transformation. Together we work on the lies, the self-deception, the fears of the power you perceive to be outside yourself. We work on your on your difficulties in making decisions and your inability thus far to make bold choices in life and to follow through and trust yourself completely to do so.

The irony for some people is that the very thing that they want the coaching for (an indecisive, half-hearted life) is what’s keeping them from deciding whether to get coaching.

When you’re ready, reach out @ karen.laidlaw.theONEthing@outlook.com. Meanwhile, enjoy the blog!