Believe it or not, our sweet-bundles-of-fur are probably saving us a bundle in medical bills. Wait til you hear all this… While cats in particular have healing powers, research on pet companionship in general is also impressive.
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You may be meditating with your cat (and not know it)
If you spend quiet time with your cat, if you fall into a reverie as you watch him, if you drop into your heart and find yourself simply being, you are entering a meditative state with your cat…
The feline soul mate–do you have one too?
Soul mate: “One who is perfectly suited to another in temperament” “Someone with whom one has a special, almost spiritual connection” I like these definitions. They sound like the feline soul mates I’ve known. What does this experience look like? A few specific traits come to mind. Let me know if you can relate to […]
Stories of caring cats
I was moved by this letter shared last week in Gary Brogue’s news column: “I lost my husband recently. Often at night while I am in bed, I start to cry. My 14-year old cat, who is usually on the bed with me, immediately comes up to me…and starts to purr…He often touches my face […]
Time spent with cats is never wasted
Time spent with cats is never wasted. – May Sarton Friends, let’s keep poet Sarton’s words in mind. When you come home and bliss out with your cat, staring into space together, you are essentially meditating with the quintessential Zen master. Plus, research shows that your cat companionship is good for your health. On top […]