(English sharing below Chinese)
我一開始猶豫是否該分享這段經歷，後來還是決定分享一下。
這類經驗被分享得越多，人便能透過更多親身經驗，體認到我們的身體與周遭世界還有許多未被看見的層面。現代科學常迴避無形而難以量測的事物，但仍有許多人願意接受：生物之間確實存在無形、卻能清晰感知的連結。
今天，我和妻子太太還有阿母一起回到我最愛的貓咪咖啡店，在那裏發生了一件我這輩子都沒體驗過的經歷。
那裡有一隻名叫「勾錐」的貓（台灣閩南語意為「可愛」）。我懷疑牠記得我，因為2024年母親節我們來過這家店，當時拍的影片也上傳到乾淨世界，勾錐也在影片裡。想看影片的人可以點這😆:
我從小就很喜歡貓，小時候家裡也養過貓。但今天，跟勾錐在一起給了我前所未有，精神層次的體驗。
一開始，勾嘴端莊地坐在櫃台上，與所有人保持距離。我們結帳時，我伸手輕撫牠，牠先是警戒了一下，隨即完全放鬆，站起來主動蹭我的手。我摸了牠一陣子後就回到我的位置坐下，勾錐依然留在櫃台上，無視其他人。
過了好一陣子，勾錐才跳下地面，坐在我們沙發旁。我以為牠想被摸，又伸手過去，結果牠輕輕咬了我一口。我猜牠是說「我已經夠了，想安靜一下」。於是我轉而摸旁邊一隻超級溫柔的小貓黃黃，牠正心滿意足的踩踏阿母的大腿(可能阿母的大腿肉肉的，牠很滿意🤣)。我開心地摸著右邊的黃黃，勾錐則安靜地坐在我的左邊。
雖然我沒繼續摸勾錐，但牠沒有離開，反而跳到我旁邊的沙發扶手上，更貼近我，就這麼靜靜地待著。牠慢慢靠得更近，偶爾把脖子伸到我腿上，但大多數時間只是平靜地、端莊地陪在我身邊（見照片）。
就在那個時刻，一個神奇的感覺的油然而生。
我感受到一種更深層次且特定的連結感，遠遠超越"單純看到可愛貓咪的喜悅"。胸口湧現一股溫暖而穩定的感覺，正好位於傳統印度文化中說的「心輪」位置。
那感覺平和且舒服，近乎冥想。我甚至沒有摸牠，純粹是一種「有形」的陪伴。我感覺到一種無聲的共鳴、一種無需言語的相互理解、一種溫柔的共振。我從未在其他各種貓身上體驗過這樣的精神連結。
老闆告訴我們，勾錐不太讓人摸，天天都有人被牠抓傷。但今天，牠卻選擇在我身邊靜靜的坐著待了好久。😳連老闆都說牠很喜歡我。
我聽過人與海豚或大象之間有深刻的精神連結的故事，但很少聽到關於貓的。我在網上隨手搜尋了一下，發現其他人也描述過幾乎一模一樣的體驗，讓我不禁莞爾。
這一天意外地加深了我對貓的欣賞，也難怪古埃及人如此崇敬貓。在我與貓相處的這些年裡，這一刻與勾錐的時光獨一無二，僅有一次。
如果你正在考慮領養貓，我們今天去的這家貓咪咖啡店就是最好的選擇。
這裡全是待領養的救援貓，到目前為止已經幫助超過500隻貓找到永遠的家。好好與牠們相處，你永遠不知道——或許某隻貓會選擇你，你也會感受到真正特別的陪伴。
I wondered whether to share this experience at first, but decided it was worth it.
The more such moments are shared, the more humanity can collectively realize—through shared stories—that there is far more to our bodies and the world around us than what is visible. Modern science often sidesteps the invisible and intangible, yet many remain open to the idea that subtle, sometimes palpably real connections exist between beings. While we need not cling to these experiences themselves, it can be deeply rewarding to partake in them and awaken to their deeper layers.
Today, I returned to my favorite cat café in Taipei with my wife and mother-in-law, and something truly extraordinary happened.
There’s a cat there named Gouzui (which means “Cute” in Taiwanese Hokkien). I suspect he remembered me from our last visit on Mother’s Day 2024—he even appears in the video we posted on Gan Jing World that day. Watch it here: https://www.ganjingworld.com/video/1gob9dq05b32r1iXt0elA6feS17a1c?playlist_id=1ggk92lvpvtQaiCphiEkrBo1j20p
I’ve been around cats my whole life. My family had one when I was growing up, and I’ve always loved their company. But today, Gouzui gave me an experience I’ve never had before—one that felt almost profound.
At first, he sat regally on the counter, aloof from everyone. When we went to pay for our drinks, I reached out to stroke him. He tensed for a moment, then relaxed completely, stood up, and began rubbing against my hand. After a good pat, I sat down. Gouzui stayed on the counter, ignoring everyone else.
Much later, he finally hopped down. He sat beside our sofa, so I thought he wanted more attention. I reached out—and he gently bit me. I took it as his polite way of saying, “I’m good for now, just let me be.” So I turned my attention to little Huang Huang, an incredibly sweet cat who was kneading my mother-in-law’s legs in pure bliss. I happily petted Huang Huang while Gouzui sat quietly nearby.
Then, instead of walking away, Gouzui jumped onto the armrest right beside me and simply… stayed. He inched closer and closer, occasionally stretching his neck over my leg, but mostly just sat there calmly, stoically, in companionable silence (see photo).
And that’s when something beautiful happened.
I felt a deep, tangible connection—far beyond the usual joy of cute, fluffy cats. A warm, grounding sensation bloomed in my chest, right where Indian traditions call the heart chakra. It was peaceful, comforting, almost meditative. I wasn't even patting or touching Gouzui at that time; it was pure presence. I sensed we were quietly attuned to each other, a wordless mutual understanding, a gentle vibrational resonance. I’ve never felt anything quite like it with a cat.
The café owner later told us Gouzui almost never lets anyone touch him. Most people can’t even get close—if they try, he bolts out the back. Yet today he chose to stay beside me for a long time.
I’ve heard stories of profound connections with dolphins or elephants, but rarely with cats. A quick search showed others have described nearly identical experiences, which made me smile.
Today deepened my appreciation for cats in a way I didn’t expect. No wonder the ancient Egyptians revered them. In all my years around cats, this moment with Gouzui stands alone.
If you’re thinking of adopting a cat, a place like the cat café we visited today is a wonderful way to start.
It’s full of rescue cats waiting for homes, and so far they’ve helped over 500 find their forever families. Spend time with them, and who knows—you might be chosen, and feel something truly special.
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