Re: 9/10 Bj AmPs(210), +3(82)
Hi Mike,
I, too, believe in gut feelings. There are different ways to make a decision: use of only rational facts, or going with your gut on something. I think both are useful and it's only when we trust ourselves enough that we see the benefits of that. Studies show that we only use a fraction of our overall brain power. I believe what makes up some part of the "rest" of that mysterious brain of ours is all sorts of connections that we make that lead to gut feelings and instincts. Our minds are picking up data through experience all day long.
You are with the cat. You see how BJ is reacting to certain things and you get a feeling about when the right moment is to take a step. Observation is information.
Today is a great example of that. If you look at your gut feeling to go with the fat .5u, look where that took you today? It took BJ to a green number at +3! Sometimes our gut feelings are wrong and sometimes they are right. When we learn to trust our instincts, we can better tune into which signals to listen to, and which signals to let pass. In this case, good call on the dosing delay, I think.
This may sound all very abstract, but I really believe in it. Gut feeling is as important as rational facts in decision making. The board reminds us that every cat is different and one should "know thy cat" and look at the "whole cat perspective". Your gut gives you insights into those things that no medical expert can pick up on as easily by reading feedback given through a computer. Expert advice + rational facts + trusting your instincts = good decision making. At least in my humble opinion.
Way to go on the green today, BJ. Keep up the great work.
Oh and Leslie, ENJOY that lovely sounding vacation of yours. BEAUTIFUL!
Jill
