The Complexity of Interpolation
Between humans and cats, there lies a great mystery. How often do we think we know exactly what our friends will do, and how often do they change our minds? In the end, the only thing that matters is what lies in between. Black and white are the result of what the shades of gray represent, and we’re talking about just two colors.
Cats are not shades of gray; they come in a wide array of colors. Understanding them can seem impossible, but all we can do is try to figure out how to interact with them.
What we understand is what they want us to understand because, not fully grasping what they want, they too must somehow adapt. The simplest way is to try different routines or get them accustomed to them until we notice they are actually accepted. Although it remains a mystery, it is still something. In fact, it may seem difficult to follow and require commitment, but when compared to the complexity of the human race, it is truly a small thing. Therefore, taking the time to pay attention and observe our friend(s) is essential: understanding even just a glance out of place, when we expect a purr, may require your attention. Does it sound paranoid? Perhaps, but in fact, if you transpose all of this into your daily life, it’s exactly what happens every day in the outside world. Taking care of loved ones involves worry, concern, laughter, play, and joy; these are all essential emotions. Just as, fortunately, beautiful things happen that stay with us, unfortunately, sad things happen that leave their mark. It’s part of the game of life.
We are all shades of something more evident than ourselves: we are the interpolation of facts, events, or people, and we cannot change it.
Why should the affection we have for our dear friends be any different? Terms like “animals” are often used in a disparaging way, as if “they” cannot experience the same “amazing” sensations that we, humans, experience. Everything shouldn’t always be simplified and reduced to just a simple relationship of superiority. If we are as intelligent as we assume, we should prove it in such obvious things.