Cat Dharma

There are 4 cats living in our house. One is just on vacation here while her "owner" is away.

Each of these cats has the exact same living situation and circumstances. They eat the same food, they live in a nice warm house, we let them in and out as they desire, and they have to follow the same rules, i.e., no jumping on counters or tables, scratching permitted only on the scratching post, all couches and chairs off limits except the ones with covers or cat beds, etc.

And of course, none of them actually have to work for a living!

Though they all have exactly the same living circumstances, one is a sour puss, one is a fraidy cat, one is neurotic yet friendly and playful, and one is a very happy, life-loving, playful lap cat.

Happiness is made in the mind.