Zen Like a Cat

Cats have never read a self-help book, yet they seem to know everything about living well. They rest without guilt, land on their feet without fuss, find the one patch of sunlight in the room, and give their affection only where it's earned. Zen Like a Cat gathers that quiet feline wisdom into 68 short sayings, one per page, with charming line illustrations.

The book is arranged in four gentle chapters:

• Nap First: naps, softness, and taking your time
• Land on Your Feet: letting go, bouncing back, and pretending you meant to
• Sit in the Sunbeam: presence, simplicity, and small joys
• Be Your Own Cat: independence, affection, and choosing your people

Some lines will make you smile ("If you knock it off the table, it's no longer your problem."). Others will stay with you all day ("Rest is not the opposite of purpose."). Read one with your morning coffee, open to any page when the day feels loud, or keep it on your nightstand as a reminder that comfort is a skill worth practicing.

At a pocket-friendly 4.75 × 6.5 inches, it slips easily into a bag, a stocking, or a care package. It's a thoughtful gift for cat lovers, busy friends, coworkers, or anyone who could use permission to slow down, including you.

Part of the Calm Pocket Books series. Collect all four: Zen Like a Duck, Zen Like a Cat, Daily Qigong Wisdom, and Daily Tai Chi Wisdom.