What Can We Learn From Cats?

Take a moment to look at the little things. We don't have to forgo our modern technologies to play with a crumples receipt in the same way Fluffy might, but taking a moment to look out the window, or appreciate a truly soft blanket, can make a difference in the long run.

A cat is always happy to curl up for a nap, whenever and wherever they see fit. People are overworked, stressed, chronically exhausted. Perhaps it would do us well to lay in a warm sunbeam and relax every so often.

Cats are not shy about letting us know when or where we can touch them, and for how long. When their boundaries are violated they react with teeth and claws, or they leave the area. Perhaps we don't need to bite, but we could all benefit from enforcing boundaries.

Cats feel no embarrassment in showing the people they love how much they love them. There's no apology when they curl up in our laps, no second thoughts when they trot out to greet you when you come home from work. We should let people know we love them.

Just as they show love, cats are good at receiving it. We don't usually think about how good it feels when somebody openly accepts our love. Part of this is because we tend not to. Why not lead by example?

Small, large, fat, thin, bald, or hairy; we love cats no matter how they look, and we don't tend to ask them to change. They don't care much about their appearance, either. Why is it that humans have to be different?

Contrary to popular belief, cats don't always land on their feet when they fall. But they always get back up, after shaking off the impact.

Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back. We tend to suppress our curiosity, but I (and I'm sure cats globally would agree) that many of our fleeting thoughts and ideas are worth exploring.

People who love cats say that they tend to choose their families, and they seem to be much happier when that's the case. We can't choose our families in the exact same way, but we can choose who we give our energy to.

Cats may seem aloof, but they are laser focused predators when they decide to hunt something. Whether you're deciding to hunt a feather or you're trying to make improvements in your life, some dedication is always helpful.