Positive Cat-Inspired Lessons for Human Happiness

.Linus the cat taking a nap Cats are experts at taking care of themselves and unwinding.

[{"selector":"#anim-6bd9e702-42d7-4e00-8288-26dc0c43c25b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Cats are masters of the here-and-now. They approach life with childlike wonder and boundless energy, providing us with a model for how to develop our own capacity for mindful awareness.

[{"selector":"#anim-9bbdedbe-b23f-4ac5-a509-aedfb3716b46 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(10.624999761074031%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

Cats take pleasure in the simplest things, like chasing a paper ball or sleeping in a sunny spot.

[{"selector":"#anim-778e7bdb-c8f6-475e-a098-83490731e6e6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.807323998669158%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

Like Save And Share

[{"selector":"#anim-70b0241c-301c-4fa6-8d36-031790858e07 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.829026216755665%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}]

Learn to Take Care of Yourself and Learn to Be Independent Deposit Photos photo. Cats have a well-deserved reputation for being fiercely autonomous.

[{"selector":"#anim-551827c2-22f4-4908-aa7f-8c75e5892087 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.225066375436132%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

Cats are very comfortable being themselves. They proudly display their originality and unique characteristics.

[{"selector":"#anim-5dfa18e0-abfe-479f-bdcd-636adf1d79fc [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Cats are constantly investigating their environment because of their voracious curiosity. They inspire us to foster our own sense of inquiry, to keep an open mind,

[{"selector":"#anim-0c55d272-bec9-4a4d-9390-5b3089c52081 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.807804418436813%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

Cats' playfulness, whether it's pouncing on a toy or indulging in a fun game of chase, is infectious.

[{"selector":"#anim-5472c497-1fc6-4975-994a-d4a7e85f0ab0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}]

For More Stories

[{"selector":"#anim-89a45e9d-9264-42ec-b10a-39de86c9f6f8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Learn more