Listen to this when
Cat's in the Cradle
They grow up the way they see you live. Don't wait until they're too busy for you. ⏳ #CatsInTheCradle
Who it's for
The story runs across a lifetime, so the listener sees the cost of postponed time play out in under four minutes, a powerful perspective shift.
Guilty / Ashamed→Clear-Headed
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Cat's in the Cradle" is a 1974 folk rock song by Harry Chapin from the album Verities & Balderdash, credited to Harry and Sandra Chapin and based on a poem by Sandra. It tells the story of a father so occupied with work that he repeatedly misses time with his admiring young son.
Where to find it
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (widely available).
Before you start
Age: All ages
The roots below the earth claim no rewards for making the branches fruitful.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 134
