Erich William March

I wasn’t always a “cat man.” In fact, for most of my life, I tried hard not to be one. Like many, I grew up in a world that celebrated dogs as loyal companions and saw cats as secondary. But fate, and a few furry teachers, had other plans.

My first cat, Kitty Cat, came into my life when I was 12. I rescued him as a tiny, helpless kitten, but as a distracted teenager, I failed to care for him the way he deserved. When he finally left, I was left with regret and a hard lesson about responsibility and love.

More than fifty years later, life came full circle. At 65, I discovered another abandoned kitten—this time under a bush near my home. I called him simply, Cat. I almost took him to a shelter, but something told me to keep him. That decision changed everything.

Through Cat, I rediscovered compassion, patience, and presence—and learned ten powerful life lessons that continue to shape how I see the world. This book is my reflection on those lessons, and my hope is that they inspire you to see life, and yourself, a little differently too.