The author bio from the book follows:
Catfucious was born in China in the 5th century Meow Dynasty. Little is known of his early life, but historians have confirmed that he was the favored cat of the Emperor and Empress. His inscrutable ways and legendary wisdom drew many to him to learn of his secrets. Of his writings, only this book remains.
Do not think of the box in the corner as a "litter" box. It is your Zen Garden. Tilling the garden before and after planting is relaxing and will refresh the spirit.
If humans do not refresh the Zen garden in a timely fashion, bad ch'i will result. The wise cat should remind them to refresh the garden by planting something where they least expect it.
From Fang Shui by Catfucious. Peter Pauper Press, 2002
very wise. thank yo for sharing that.
ReplyDeleteSo wise and so true. Lucky we gets our box cleaned on a timely basis by Daddy. We hasn't had to leave any unexpected plantings for him yet.
ReplyDeletehehehe -pooping on a pillow?
ReplyDeleteImportant information in this book! Sounds like every human should have one.
ReplyDeleteI like that thought - I'll be meditating from now on when I use my litter box! Please don't interrupt!
ReplyDeleteHmm. We'll view our litter box in a different light now. It will be a religious experience for us when we use it. Mom better keep out that bad chi.
ReplyDelete~J&B
I don't know, Derby. This Catfucious is a little catfusing to me. It's a purrty book an purty writin, at least.
ReplyDeleteIf they don't refresh it, we may plant something "outside the box." Is that what they mean by bad ch'i?
ReplyDeleteSounds like a furry wise book.
Patches
Momma used to read that when she worked in the bookstore and it was slow. It's a good book. I'll look forward to other tips!
ReplyDeleteWe luv the fang shwi. It also reminds us that we need to go to the "ZEN garden" and start tilling.....thanks fur the remindur.
ReplyDeleteWe never heard of this book so thanks Derby for letting us know about the book.
ReplyDeletewe looks forward to hearing catfucious's wisdom on your bloggie!! thanks so much for sharing such important stuff wif us kitties!
ReplyDeleteDerby, very good. I love it.
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Heh heh heh heh
ReplyDeleteVery profound, Derby. We look forward to future gems of Fang Shui.
Very wise & deep - thank you Derby
ReplyDeleteI bought this book to send to you when you were tied as the No. 10,000 visitor. Sorry that I never mailed it. I have other stuff for you too. I'm rotten.
ReplyDeleteOh we needs a copy of this book. Where's Mommy's plastic money thingy? Oh well, we'll find it. hehehe
ReplyDeleteFanks for joining Weekend Cat Blogging #77!
Purrrrrrrrrrs,
Sanjee, Boni, Mini, Pepi and Gree
Sounds very interesting.
ReplyDeleteOh we have this book we luff it. It was a gifft from my kitten wife Muffin who i met on mewo chat... Sigh we been in luff for 8 year
ReplyDeleteGosh Derby, I just can't wait to see what Feng Shui says a cool guy should do to fix up his bachelor pad. Maybe I could use some of the ideas for my relaxation room!
ReplyDeleteGeorge
my annoying brother Cocoa never "tills" after planting an so our Zen garden is anything but "refreshed"
ReplyDeleteGrr