Cats, as our little companions, have an innate wisdom from the moment they’re born. They are more in tune with nature than humans and seem to know exactly what they want, almost as if they know more than we do. Many times, they choose to close their eyes and ignore the world around them. But the truth is, what humans don’t know, cats do. When you think about it, this little creature truly is mysterious and profound.
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What You Can’t Feel, It Can Feel
Cats are naturally keen perceivers. Every time something subtle changes in the house, they’re the first to notice. Even more astonishing is their ability to sense a person’s kindness. Elusive and highly aware, they always seem to find their way to good-hearted people. This ability may stem from their more advanced sensory organs compared to humans, or perhaps from a higher spiritual awareness that allows them to pick up on the smallest shifts and energies. By keenly observing details, cats can tell exactly when you wake up or return home. At the same time, cats live independently and keep their inner world to themselves. They are always perched high, watching the world from a distance, alert yet graceful. Much like ancient nobles, they exhibit their charm and personality in a captivating way. As the saying goes in Freedom at Heights, “Stand high like a cat… when you stand a bit higher and see farther, you’ll realize that the crowd around you doesn’t matter in the least.”
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What You Ignore, It Can See
Given that cats possess such acute sensory abilities, how do they use these talents? Perhaps it lies in their role as eternal observers. Cats always seem to live in the moment, with endless time to daydream and observe, quietly watching everything around them. A dog wags its tail, constantly following you, ready to obey. But a cat will lie in the distance, staring at the air or even attacking it. Why is that? Cats have much more developed lenses than humans, allowing them to see things we cannot—such as ultraviolet light and possibly other unseen things. This is one reason why cats seem so mysterious. Sometimes, when a cat curls its body into a circle and covers its eyes with its tail, it’s not just protecting itself; it’s a symbol of “meditation” and self-reflection. Looking outward at the world, yet inward at the state of their mind. What you overlook, they can see.
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It Seems Mysterious, but It’s Actually Very Simple
As Borges wrote in The Cat, “You are loneliness, you are mystery, more distant than the Ganges or the sunset.” Cats, with their unique way of being, show us another possibility for living. They may seem mysterious, but in reality, they’re simple. Cats are low-maintenance creatures; they have all the life skills they need. The things they enjoy are simple too. What you spend money on, they might not even like. But inexpensive things like cardboard boxes or plastic bags—these are the things they’ll happily play with for hours. A cat is simply happy when it’s happy, and unhappy when it’s not, never hiding its emotions. Unlike humans, who wear masks for so long that we forget what our real faces look like, a cat’s feelings are always written on its face and in its actions. As the Dao De Jing says, “The great way is simple.” Cats may appear mysterious, but their lives are simple. They teach us to find balance in the busy, to maintain simplicity amidst complexity. And it’s proven—the simplest way is the best.
Living with cats not only brings us joy and companionship but also teaches us to respect life and embrace differences. The days spent with a cat feel like an endless journey of the soul, where every gaze exchanged holds new meaning. In this fast-paced world, it’s worth slowing down and truly appreciating the mysterious yet simple presence of our feline friends from the “Cat Planet.”
