The time you spend with cats is never wasted time
? Sigmund Freud?
- This phrase from the father of psychoanalysis certainly says something that many of us already knew: spending time with our cats can have a therapeutic and comforting dimension at the same time.
We have an example in Japan, in this country the figure of the cat is highly admired and respected, they are a symbol of luck, and how could it be otherwise, the Japanese have become the pioneers in the development of centers that we all have now. known as “chatons”, present in most of the world.
They were the first to create a “coffee chat”, opened in Taiwan in 1998. The target? Very simple. Japan is a highly industrialized and work-oriented country, working hours are very intense and it is common for the population to suffer from stress, or even one or the other lack and emotional need, with what to alleviate, to be free?
Petting a cat is a cathartic act. It regulates stress, improves cardiovascular health by relativizing the mind and, in turn, offers a sincere opportunity to express affection and let yourself be involved by one of the most captivating animals that humans have ever domesticated (or maybe it is the other way around?I don’t know). )
Let’s delve into feline psychology today, understanding a little more what these animals can offer us.
The cat, unlike dogs, is nobody’s but themselves, we are also the ones who captivate us with their arts, the prominence of their charm and charm, which we understand spaces and loves where there is no dependence, but absolute loyalty.
In fact, we could write entire textbooks on feline psychology. And although we know that the first thing they say about them is that they are selfish and independent, in reality that is not entirely true. There is the interesting thing about nature.
The cat will love, respect and defend us like its own family, it is possessive with its spaces, its routines and also in front of its owners, however, it knows very well how to keep its distance, without suffocating or totally dependent on us.
They love to be licked and almost adored, they seek affection every day, but when they demand it, the limit appears and they stand out to spice up their elegance and independence. And yes, you can see the sincere glare of your eyes, its therapeutic and purring reassuring, but what we really love about cats is their personality.
Do we live in a world marked by these sometimes useless priorities that take us away from what is really important: sunlight, tranquility, ourselves, those we love?
Are we involved in artifice, in problems often unimportant, we accumulate things and lose sight of the accumulation of life, experiences, emotions?
For them, cats, the world keeps up with what it should: life is slow, measured by moments of rest in the sun, afternoons on the couch next to us, for excursions to find the limit of learning and observation. wise creatures that open their eyes to the world like windows full of light and hope.
Cats are sometimes said to be great connoisseurs of the world of yoga, they can spend long hours meditating in front of a window or a glass of water What truths will your senses see?What realities are we missing, human beings?
They move from the immobility of their own world, from their own introspection, to action in just over a second, they move so fast between the dimensions of reflection and activity that leave us stunned and breathless.
And what captivates is that, everything they do, they do it with all their senses, which are certainly not five, but 6, because their intuition, their ability to go on our lap when we need it most, is certainly a virtue that makes them have.
Who says every madman has a hundred cats? Cats are wise and serene creatures that make life richer, simpler and more intense, for those who want to experience what it is like to live with an animal with that personality.
They are ideal for children, the elderly, faithful companions for quiet afternoons, for quiet moments in bed and excellent companions to live and learn every day.
Are cats sovereign individuals, with their own ideas about things?And that includes the people you have in your possession.
? John Dingman?