This is the video painting of the Cat in the box for Cat Box Zen. This painting is done by the lovely Rhiannon Smith. Amazing eye of detail. As you can see our kitty is holding on to the sacred catnip. What every cat needs to find purrs and zen. Please take a look, and […]
Simplicity
As a cat, I wrap my paws around simplicity. It is kindness, like a gentle head bump with no demand of a head bump in return. It is gentle, like a warm belly rub or a comfortable lap. It is awareness, like when you sense cat cuddles of love and compassion from another, even […]
Playing with the cat toy of life!
As a cat you have a favorite toy… you cat pad around, cat toy always in your mouth. Soon enough you put the toy down and play with it. Now, you have to make decisions; pounce on it with high flying wiggles and jumps, or wait. Patiently watching it with your wide eyes of wonder? […]
Cat rebuttal to Zen Watching Bird
KT shared a story on here about me being so un-zen-like one day. This was the day I slammed into the window trying to catch a bird. I was told this was “cute and funny.” Go ahead, go read the article so you can giggle too. I’ll wait. Bird Watching Zen I did not find […]
Namaste’ Cat
“In every person we meet, we can see our reflection looking back; waiting to be understood” -KT Cat Paws There is a reason the word Namaste’ is so popular. The word loosely translated means… “The Divine within me honors and respects the Divine within you.” It teaches us to see the divine in others, as […]
I found a cat print in my litter box
“To perceive is to suffer.” ~ Aristotle Miss Mattie says… I found a cat print in my litter box today. I know this cause the designer scratching I did early this morning has been disturbed. Yes, I saw it, the ridges and swirls. I just might put my pink Sherlock homes hat on to evaluate this […]
Hey, cat got zen?
You got something to meow about? Hey, Cat Got Zen you want to share? Silly cat wisdom or thoughts about life? Does your cat have cool insight? Words of wisdom? Is your cat a “zen cat” or a smart ass cat? A cool story or zen poem? You should write for us at Cat […]
I am a sad Cat
“Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding.” Khalil Gibran I am a sad Zen cat that is confused… My ears are flat and curled, whiskers are facing down… I’m sad and it’s evident-I have a big cat frown! I must have hurt another cats feeling and I don’t know what […]
13 lessons from a black cat
“Love me for who I am, but don’t hate me for who I am not.”The bottom line, I am just a cat.” Trouble the Cat Written by Trouble Cat 13 lessons from a black cat. Yes, I had to put 13 in. Part of the contract. Part of the mystery. Carry on. I am a […]
Creepy Human cat trolls on my blog…
I have a few creepy human cats on my blog! Yes, they stomped their dirty paws on to my website. Dirty paws are an understatement, I think they stepped in cat poo too. Sigh. This does not surprise me. Being a Sassy Cat myself, I am not surprised by the creepy dirty cats that circle […]
Purr with life
It is easy to get caught up in mind and forget the gentle ways of the purr….take a few moments to remember the rules of how you …. Purr with life and not against it. Breathe gently into presence; find a cozy place to enjoy it. Treasure what makes you feels alive; what wiggles your […]
Autumn Leaves Lessons
“The cat puts her nose to the air…fall is coming. She instinctively knows it’s time to hunker down.“ KT Cat Paws I have found that Autumn Leaves lessons, the season of changing leaves. I love the smell of fall; the crisp autumn air, the smell of fires, pumpkins, and spices. I love watching the leaves […]
The 13 lessons on how to play in the Cat Box!
Written by Miss Mattie (the kitten-box queen of paper towels.) All kittens and cats need to learn the art of playing in a box because it’s a rite of passage. Since I am an expert living here at cat-box-zen, it is my duty to pass this box wisdom along. Disclaimer- I am a kitten, listen to what […]
A wet cat has sprung a zen leak
When your spiritual boat has sprung a leak, please don’t get the cat wet! When you get soaked by an emotional wave that crashes your boat, well that can be a crisis too! Being on a spiritual path is akin to the navigating the waters of life. You gently float down the water on […]
Why we love our cats!
We wake up in the morning to find the toilet paper all over the floor, or in my case…the paper towels shredded everywhere. Well, what looked like paper towels. I look over at the cute culprit who is looking back with wide eyes and a tipped head. Little furry paws standing proud! How friggin adorable. […]