This afternoon, I heard thumping feet🐾 and rustling leaves🌿 from the "langka" or (jackfruit) tree next to our old house.🏡 When I looked out our window, I noticed a gray catto climbing up the tree!🐈 Graya, our kitty, looked just like it.... But this is our neighbor's male cat. I stood there watching as it scaled the tree. I photographed it and even videoed it as it ascended and descended the tree later. I was just amazed by the agility and flexibility of these cats. They, like monkeys, are adept climbers. So I decided to look up how and why cats climb trees and other high structures on Google. According to what I've read, cats love high places because they want to explore and observe their surroundings from a higher perspective. They aren't scared of heights, instead they simply like walking and playing above buildings and houses to enjoy the panoramic view below. They prefer to sleep on top of tall objects because it makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed without being disturbed. Their ability to climb is linked to their ability to jump. Their back and hind leg muscles are strong, and they have long, sharp claws that they use to grip objects when climbing. They simply feel secure and unharmed when they are on higher ground, avoiding and hiding from attackers or predators. That's why, when they're being chased, they run, jump, and climb up a tree or a wall. Cats are cats by instinct and nature, but they teach us humans some valuable lessons. To be safe, we should seek refuge on higher ground, as the cats do. That is, when we are confronted with various problems in life, we should flee and climb the wall of faith!😇 We should not stay and dwell in places where we will be overwhelmed by doubt and fall into the abyss of despair, but rather strive to reach the lofty planes of faith. For it gives us the assurance and comfort that we are protected and secure from all of life's danger. So, keep that leap of faith, Noisemates...😊 Leaving you this verse from Hebrews 11:1, "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."☘️ Happy #Felinefriday! @Mitochondria Original content creator💯 #Biggestbarangay, Philippines