Seven Philosophies of Cats

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Among all animals, the ones most favored by humans are dogs and cats. The intelligence and temperament of these two animals are the most similar to those of humans. Among them, dogs are closer to the persistent side of human nature, while cats are closer to the impulsive side of it. Cats are animals that naturally know how to find happiness. We may not be able to live as carefree as cats, but we can still take a glimpse at their philosophy. Cats are animals who naturally know how to find happiness. We may not be able to live as carefree as cats, but we can still take a glimpse at their philosophy. The first principle of cats’ philosophy is their appearance, which combines cuteness with sensuality. A cat is like a living work of art; every movement of its embodies grace, lightness, fluidity, agility, and mystery. Many fields related to beauty draw inspiration from cats, and we cannot deny that it is common to fall in love with someone \"just because\" of their face and physique. We cannot deny either that cats are a fortunate species; many people fall deeply in love with them because of their distinctive appearance. The second philosophy of cats is laziness. On average, a cat spends 16 hours a day sleeping, and it’s always good at finding the most comfortable spot to curl up and take a nap. In summer, cats will find a well-ventilated and cool place ； In winter, cats will find their way to the fireplace or your lap ； If it’s outdoors, the cat will lie lazily in the area bathed in golden sunlight, moving its body as the sun shifts. When we see a cat, it is often fast asleep, unconcerned by what’s going on outside. It’s possible that this might happen: you watch it from the side, and after a while, it tightens its body further and makes a grumbling sound, something similar to Diogenes’ complaint: \"Go away, don’t block my sunlight.\" Cats live for only a dozen years or so, yet they never worry while sleeping for two-thirds of that time. Unlike humans, who always feel that there isn’t enough time, and wish they could invent a miracle cure that would replace sleep so that cats would never suffer from insomnia, cats fully embrace and enjoy this innate tendency to be sleepy, without ever feeling inferior. Time, well, is meant to be wasted sleeping—that’s the cat’s philosophy, and they certainly don’t hide their aristocratic attitude toward time. Even if the sky fell, they will not become slaves to work and busyness. Contrary to laziness, cats possess a strong sense of curiosity, which is their third philosophy. Cats are extremely focused, both when they are sleeping and when they are awake. Greedy? Even when sleeping, it remains unchanged ； After getting enough sleep, Die would pursue every thread and stitch; even the dust floating in the air became targets for its relentless pursuit. As a cat, its naturally agile mobility allows it to go to many daring places to satisfy its curiosity. Of course, it sometimes overestimates its own abilities, which can lead to it finding itself in difficult situations or falling from great heights. But next time, the cat will still be eager to try; perhaps its ancestors indeed taught it the common saying that \"cats have nine lives.\" Linked to curiosity is the cruel nature of cats, which is often criticized. Cats like to play with living things; even if they’re not hungry, they will keep playing for a long time until the \"toy\" stops moving. Cats are not humans; they lack the compassion that people are supposed to have. They maintain a completely neutral attitude, even an cruel curiosity, just like those legendary mad scientists who eagerly steal corpses from the wilderness to conduct various anatomical studies, ignoring completely the disdain and shock of others. The cat is also one of the few solitary animals, which is its fourth philosophy of survival. For many animals, loneliness is something completely unbearable, just like hunger, cold, and disease. To avoid it, people are willing to pay a high price and do many unwise things. Cats can be content in solitude, even enjoying their own time on their own; for them, being alone is better than sharing joy with others. This solitary nature carries an air of aloofness; cats don’t care about the concepts of \"sharing warmth in groups,\" \"a hero needs friends,\" \"it’s easier when there are many cats,\" or \"pooling together resources.\" Whether threatened or flattered, cats usually just emit a soft \"meow,\" turn away, and continue to watch the clouds outside the window. It will only be willing to interact with you when it likes you (and even then, not always, even if it’s not the same individual). Cats are born masters of themselves; nothing is above them. Cats have never been truly tamed; they don’t have a concept of a \"owner.\" Even if you spend every day under the same roof, feeding them and cleaning up after them, when they wake up, all you think is, \"Well, this guy is pretty decent as a companion.\" Although cats are so independent and aloof, they also have their soft and affectionate tricks up their sleeve. A cat’s limbs are so flexible that few other animals can compare to them. Cats are natural dancers and yogis; they enjoy stretching or bending their bodies in a casual yet graceful manner. Even a casual stretch can evoke feelings of affection. Not to mention how good cats are at expressing their needs and dependence. It will press its warm and gentle little body tightly against you, wrapping itself around you. Interestingly, the cats’ overall independence adds an immense appeal to this occasional affectionate closeness. It loves beds just like humans do, especially in cold weather. When you get into bed, it will climb up and rest on your arm or hair, making very happy purring sounds. Its happiness is so genuine that you are willing to serve as its human pillow, remaining motionless, just to experience this warm, peaceful comfort. Cats know how to be cute; they don’t make you feel like they’re asking for something, but rather give you a sense of complete comfort and sweetness – and that is the genius of cats. If you observe a cat carefully, you will find that it always follows the principle of \"living in the present.\" Cats don’t have to bear the burden of too many memories, nor the burden of too many expectations; they can always adapt to circumstances and find a way to survive that suits them. Cats are not attached to the past, nor do they fear the future. Domestic cats do not try to please their owners; they are not afraid that their owners will dislike or abandon them, and it seems they never worry about the future. A pet cat, even if it ends up on the streets one day, will never be saddened by such a change in its fate, nor will it dwell on the good old days. It will quickly revert to its natural instincts as a hunter and become a stray cat that makes the most of its abilities. Whether walking on expensive carpets or along the edge of trash bins, cats accept life as it is in that moment with ease. The stray dogs we see are usually downcast, but stray cats are always full of vitality and show no sign of giving up. Just like the action cats often perform: a gentle leap – and thus, the cat manages to get past all the suffering and troubles that so many persistent animals cannot forget. The ultimate philosophy of the cat lies in its contradictions and complexity. Yes, cats can’t be understood at first glance. You think they are aloof, but that’s because you haven’t seen their affectionate side ； You think it likes you and has started to rely on you, but after a few days without seeing it, it forgets about you completely ； You think it’s a naive little sweetheart, nothing more ； Do you think it’s a naive little sweetheart? That it’s just a lazy fool? In fact, it can mysteriously sense your emotional frequency; it’s just too lazy to form a judgment about you. Cats are not loyal to any person or set of values; they are animals that move back and forth between different options, without forcing themselves to adhere to anything – they have no obsessive need for things to be done in a certain way. Cats strive for comfort, fun, and enjoyment to the greatest extent possible, and they also know how to cut back drastically, keeping only the few things that interest them the most. People often judge the actions of nature and the instincts of animals based on their own subjective desires. In fact, we are just part of nature, one of the animals. When we view other animals from a more comprehensive perspective, we will also be able to view ourselves more objectively – our flaws and virtues are far more striking compared to those of other species. Don’t forget that humans are also a type of animal; this is actually very important.