These beautiful creatures have a rare quality that humans would do well to cultivate: a large capacity to receive affection. One reason we may love to stroke these adorable creatures is because the rhythmic action of stroking their velvety fur feels good. It focuses our attention, as happens in meditation.I believe that a major reason we love cats is because of an uncanny ability that few humans possess: they register our tactile presence in a deeply felt way. They really know how to let us in! Theyโre right there in the delectable moment receiving our touch. Continue here