It's hard to think of anything particularly serious or deep to write about today. We just got home with our brand new puppy and, for the moment, we are just totally consumed with a little black bundle of furry joy! Sassy is a dachshund, big black eyes, cold wet nose, and slurpy tongue that she happily uses to smooch anybody that gets within kissing distance. I know she is a hit with the boys because the XBox is sitting there, cold and abandoned while they lavish their attention on the "baby."
Sometimes, I think we could learn alot from watching our pets. Sassy has a simple way of approaching life--she sleeps when she's tired, eats when she's hungry, plays when she's awake, and her whole body registers her happiness when something delights her. Her barks and growls are reserved for things that are truly threatening and she whines only when genuinely distressed. She is interested in everything around her and can find something intriguing in the smallest things.
Wonder what life would be like for us complicated humans if we could learn to live like our puppies and kitties? What if we could begin to live more in the moment and take joy in the simple things, instead of constantly worrying about what's ahead? What if we ate and slept and played without second guessing every move? What if we were free to express our emotions with abandon and learn to seek out beauty in the world around us?
Right now, Sassy is sound asleep, trusting that the new human in her life who is cuddling her close cares for her and will protect her. She isn't worried about motives or agendas. She just feels the love and love is enough for her. When she awakes, she'll again return that love with a happy slurp and a wagging tail. Love, pure and simple.
Love, eat, sleep, play, wag, kiss, and repeat...over and over...
Oh, for the life of a dog!
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I agree with this one completely. This is truly my dog in more ways than one. I hope you continue to write as they are perfect.
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