As I was creating my website…AGAIN I was reminded that sometimes, I take myself too seriously. I took a break to downstairs and sat by the dog. He rolled over, exposed his belly and waited. He decided it was time to receive and therefore, positioned himself to receive. Dogs. They know what they want and make it known. No guilt or shame or second guessing. I was reminded of a few things I have learned from this dog over the past few years, so, I thought I would share them with you:
- Play, play, and play some more.
- When your human sits down to pet you, roll over, expose your belly and receive. Always be ready to receive. I think humans, especially of the mom variety, could do a better job at RECEIVING.
- Don’t fight your hair. The puppy wears his big 80s hair like an 80s rock star. Period.
- Take what you like and leave the rest. The puppy eats some of his food, some of his brother’s food, a few snacks, and an occasional worm. He only eats what he wants when he wants. This can work with anything…unsolicited advice from your mother, other people’s opinions, thoughts your brain offers you about how you “should” be… Take what you like and leave the rest really works for anything.
- Take a nap every day, preferably on the lap of your favorite human. More than one nap is even better.
- When it’s time for your walk, be sure to express your joy vividly, enjoy every step and keep looking at mom for a treat. Let your head be where your feet are without distractions.
- There is no reason not to look cute.
- Eat holes in all the ugly socks. Life is too short for ugly socks.
- Make your brother play even though he is older and more serious. He probably forgot how fun it was, so thank goodness you are there to remind him.
- When your left ear folds down, make it a fashion statement. Always make the best of everything god has graced you with. You get to be you and damn the critics.
Find yourself not playing enough? Not able to receive because you don’t have time or you feel guilty. Find yourself wishing you were a dog? If so, let’s talk. Let me help you have some fun again!!
“I want to work like a dog, doing what I was born to do with joy and purpose. I want to play like a dog, with total, jolly abandon.” – Oprah
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