All cats, even cats who never interact with other animals or venture outdoors, should be examined at least once a year and receive vaccinations against rabies and other diseases, as recommended by their veterinarian. Regular veterinary visits, as well as preventative care, such as keeping cats indoors and providing good nutrition, are key to ensuring the highest quality of life for cats. Source: The Humane Society of the United States

Love is the flower of life, and blooms unexpectedly and without law,
and must be plucked where it is found, and enjoyed for the brief hour
of its duration. ~Unknown

Vipassana meditation at the Peace Meditation Center, Wat Kirivongsa Bopharam, in Massachusetts.

How to play with your cat: Playtime isn’t just for cats—it’s for their people, too. Your cat’s speed and grace will amaze you as she dashes about, trying to catch her “prey.”

Toss a crumpled ball of paper for her to chase—she may even bring it back to you. Some cats love to “fetch” so much that they will actually initiate the game by dropping a toy in your lap for you to throw. Source: The Humane Society of the United States

Why it’s important for cats to play: Toys and regular playtime are part of providing your cat with a stimulating environment, which makes for a happy and healthy cat. Play gives them an outlet for their energy, mental and physical stimulation, the opportunity to satisfy their instinctual hunting drive and a chance to bond with you. Source: The Humane Society of the United States

Two sweet words difficult to say in life:
‘Hi’ for the first time to unknown person.
‘Bye’ for the last time to a loved ones.

~latest sms

When life is good do not take it for granted as it will pass. Be mindful,
be compassionate and nurture the circumstances that find you in this good
time so it will last longer. When life falls apart always remember that this too
will pass. Life will have its unexpected turns. ~Ajahn Brahm

Careful patience is the fastest way…

If we want to go further, then instead of being silently aware of whatever comes
into the mind, we choose silent present-moment awareness of just one thing.
~Ajahn Brahm

How many times have you tried to solve “the problem”? you’ll be trying to solve
it not just until you die but for many more lifetimes. Instead, understand that this world
is just the play of the senses. It’s the five khandhas doing their thing; it has nothing to do
with you. It’s just people being people, the world being the world. ~Ajahn Brahm

Silence is so much more productive of wisdom and clarity than thinking.
~Ajahn Brahm