Ten Things My Dog Has Taught Me
I could learn almost everything I need to know about life from my dog and I am thankful of her constant reminders about what truly matters when I forget. Here are my top ten things that dogs teach us about what is really important in life.
1. The most important thing to do in life is play... something we often forget how to do as we get older and I'm glad she is there to show me how.
2. Love everyone unconditionally and let them know how much they mean to you. When people you love come to visit, greet them with a big sloppy kiss every time you see them.
3. Don't take yourself too seriously... it's just not possible when I'm on the phone with a client and she's squeaking away with her favorite toy. Hopefully my clients don't take me too seriously either.
4. There is no need to judge yourself or others, nor worry about what others think. The people in your life who truly love you will love you forever and the rest just don't matter.
5. Don't worry about tomorrow or dwell on yesterday... that wastes time and energy that you could spend playing.
6. Long walks are good for you... and walking around in public carrying bags of dog poop is even better for your ego.
7. Be happy, always.
8. You are perfectly loveable just the way you are. My dog especially loves me when I have food... but she would love me even if I had nothing.
9. When someone you love is sad, give them a big kiss to make them feel better and then nudge them with your nose to snap out of it... after all there are more important things to do than be sad... like play!
10. The only things that matter in life are love, food and happiness.
Disclaimer: this article is intended for inspirational purposes only and the techniques and ideas described herein are not to be used as a substitute for professional medical or psychological treatment or without prior consultation with, approval of, and under the supervision of your physician or therapist. Application of the information, techniques and ideas in this article is at the sole risk and discretion of the reader.
1. The most important thing to do in life is play... something we often forget how to do as we get older and I'm glad she is there to show me how.
2. Love everyone unconditionally and let them know how much they mean to you. When people you love come to visit, greet them with a big sloppy kiss every time you see them.
3. Don't take yourself too seriously... it's just not possible when I'm on the phone with a client and she's squeaking away with her favorite toy. Hopefully my clients don't take me too seriously either.
4. There is no need to judge yourself or others, nor worry about what others think. The people in your life who truly love you will love you forever and the rest just don't matter.
5. Don't worry about tomorrow or dwell on yesterday... that wastes time and energy that you could spend playing.
6. Long walks are good for you... and walking around in public carrying bags of dog poop is even better for your ego.
7. Be happy, always.
8. You are perfectly loveable just the way you are. My dog especially loves me when I have food... but she would love me even if I had nothing.
9. When someone you love is sad, give them a big kiss to make them feel better and then nudge them with your nose to snap out of it... after all there are more important things to do than be sad... like play!
10. The only things that matter in life are love, food and happiness.
Disclaimer: this article is intended for inspirational purposes only and the techniques and ideas described herein are not to be used as a substitute for professional medical or psychological treatment or without prior consultation with, approval of, and under the supervision of your physician or therapist. Application of the information, techniques and ideas in this article is at the sole risk and discretion of the reader.
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