Beloved children's entertainer Suzy Cato shared a heartfelt message following her recent hospital admission.
In an Instagram post on Thursday, Cato shared an image of her hand adorned with a plaster and a hospital bracelet, along with a message of love and inspiration.
"Hey fab folk. Nothing major! But one of the reasons I've been a little quiet of late," Cato said in the post.
"Very timely at this time of the year. This 'pause' has given me time to think, to reflect, to be close to whanau and to look to the future. Life is so precious.
"Look after yourself, my friend, and look after your whanau and those around you. Show kindness and be the happiness - it will make a difference to you as much as it makes a difference to those around you.
"Life is too short to be mean or bitter or angry or to live in fear. [Shit] happens - to us all. Don't dwell on it or stay in it.
"Sorry, this isn't coming out quite how I want it to, but I'm just about to nod off again.
"Big hugs today and everyday. Arohanui."
The post garnered hundreds of supportive messages and likes, including from comedian Dai Henwood, radio hosts Sharyn Casey and Ben Boyce, and journalist Amanda Gillies.
