Sweet ‘Zen Cat’ Teaches Us How to Enjoy Each and Every Day (PHOTOS)

Some days, we may find ourselves irritated by our furry household companions, particularly when they refuse to stop barking or meowing or are just being flat-out stubborn. However, putting these hopefully rare days aside, there are actually a number of things we can learn from our dear four-legged companions.

For one, they see every day and even every moment as a bright, new opportunity to cherish and enjoy. Additionally, they find great pleasure in the most seemingly mundane activities and find happiness in nearly any place they venture to – whether it be the backyard or just the family room sofa.

Internet feline star, Shironeko, embraces life with the same great joy as other companion animals, yet he has become a fan favorite because of the delighted expression he wears in every photograph – it’s as if he’s saying, “I am happy just the way I am!”

Indeed, Shironeko, who has been deemed the “Zen Cat” and whose adorable photos you can see below, can serve to teach us how to enjoy each and every day – something us, humans, often forget with all the errands, deadlines, and other engagements. When you find yourself rushing through life, take a moment to remember Shironeko and think – “What would Shironeko do?” – then proceed to do what you need to in order to see the day in a brighter light.

Find more cute photos of Shironeko on Facebook and on the Kangoneko Shiro blog.

All images: Shironeko