Hey, so I believe in a higher power but I’m not on board with any particular religion. Anyone else think it’s cool to just fly solo as a good human, no religion attached?
I mostly agree but I would argue that spirituality comes from within, while religion comes from external sources. Religion is just other people’s packaged version of spirituality/faith.
I don’t know who this guy is but don’t beat yourself up about it. There are so many YouTubers with decent content but problematic personalities/tendencies. It would be a full time job just to keep up with who is actually a dirtbag in disguise. Obviously we shouldn’t be supporting these creators once we find out they suck, but you shouldn’t be expected to research the creator of every video you find interesting.
You guys seem to think my boy is all cute when he is angry, but he’s some kind of monster of the week from the X-Files when he’s scolding at my face! Here is proof.
Things are getting better. Scooter has been being pretty friendly to Noki. Noki is still unsure when entering the same room because Scooter likes to run over and give headbutts and he can’t tell if it’s going to be friendly or not. If he stands his ground it’s all good but if he runs Scooter gives chase but it’s getting better everyday now.
Things have gotten better. They are friendly like 80% of the time. Hanging out on the bed or couch with me is ideal. When they pass in the hallway it’s a toss up on if they’ll hiss or not.
They’ve been together for about two years with no problems, but a few weeks back Noki got outside for a few hours and when he came back Scooter went ballistic and started attacking him. Idk what smell he picked up but it really set Scooter off. I don’t think the smell is a problem anymore but they both seem to be holding a grudge about the fight. I kept them separate for a few days and fed them treats together under a door until they started getting along again but things aren’t stable yet. They’ll be good for a while and then next time they see each other they’ll hiss. Cats right? 🤷🏼♂️
Last night his brother Noki slipped out the door while I was trying to get the dog inside. This isn’t a huge deal, he used to be a partial outdoor cat, I usually just wait and he comes back in an hour or two. Here’s the trouble though, when he came back, this one (Scooter) decided he’s never seen this cat in his life and...
Things are slowly getting back to normal. I had to keep them separate for almost a week and just kept giving them treats together. Currently there is still occasional hissing and if Noki doesn’t stand his ground Scooter will give chase but it’s not vicious like it was. Mostly positive interactions though with some grooming and headbutts.
Thank you! I had experienced something similar the first time Scooter went to have his teeth pulled. Noki didn’t recognize him at first but it only involved a little hissing and only lasted a day. This time I think it was a combo of him smelling like outside, Scooter being a more aggressive youngster and the fact he saw him come over the fence into the yard. They never go outside except in the catio, so he saw him as an intruder because cats in the yard are usually strangers. I’m just thankful it’s getting better. It was pretty stressful for a few days.
I find them like this when I get home from work (lemmy.ninja)
Bandit and Scooter co-chilling
I told him he's a good boy (lemmy.ninja)
Noki
Cat shaped shadow (lemmy.ninja)
He’s so hard to photograph sometimes. Just looks like a void.
What are your thoughts on the concept of having faith in a Higher Power but choosing to distance oneself from established religious doctrines?
Hey, so I believe in a higher power but I’m not on board with any particular religion. Anyone else think it’s cool to just fly solo as a good human, no religion attached?
Noki protecting the high ground (lemmy.ninja)
YouTuber "bald and bankrupt" crosses the world's deadliest jungle: The Darien Gap (youtu.be)
Rulfo's reprimands are serious business! (lemmy.ml)
You guys seem to think my boy is all cute when he is angry, but he’s some kind of monster of the week from the X-Files when he’s scolding at my face! Here is proof.
Treat time before i leave for work (lemmy.ninja)
Hurry up already! Put the phone down and make with the treats!
Scooter telling me it's food time (lemmy.ninja)
This is how he greets me when I get home
Scooter loves a good chin rub (lemmy.ninja)
Couch cuddles (lemmy.ninja)
Scooter using Bandit as a pillow
Bandit on the perch (lemmy.ninja)
Mormon church sued again over how it uses tithing contributions from members (apnews.com)
Some progress with Scooter and Noki (lemmy.ninja)
Things have gotten better. They are friendly like 80% of the time. Hanging out on the bed or couch with me is ideal. When they pass in the hallway it’s a toss up on if they’ll hiss or not.
Sunday morning cuddles (lemmy.ninja)
Bandit giving Scooter a quick bath
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Do your cats love your shoes? (lemmy.ninja)
Noki likes to rub his head on my shoes
King of the couch (lemmy.ninja)
Bandit
Some instances have gone down recently, does anyone know why?
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I could really use some advice about him (lemmy.ninja)
Last night his brother Noki slipped out the door while I was trying to get the dog inside. This isn’t a huge deal, he used to be a partial outdoor cat, I usually just wait and he comes back in an hour or two. Here’s the trouble though, when he came back, this one (Scooter) decided he’s never seen this cat in his life and...