I
will admit, I am a news junkie, I don’t watch the new too much or ever watch
the local news, but I do read several news sites from top to bottom and even
one that is overseas for a balanced update of events.
When
I was young, we watched Walker Cronkite at 6 pm but that was pretty sterile and
nowhere close to what we get today which at times is a shame. News can become addicting and will pull you
down into a funk if you let it. In the
last week or so, I have seen things on the world news that is so common place
for some but it would send a gasp through me and literally made me sick to my stomach
and I’ve ask myself “how can this happen”.
The only think that helps me is that I believe whatever goes around
comes around and in the end we will all face our maker and answer to our transgressions
and I think some of us may be pleasantly surprised or tragically stunned but we
all have a choice.
With
that being said, how do we get out of the whirlwind of the news…? What is the
answer to calming our heart and minds?
Nothing that we physically do, can change a thing in world events and the more we think
about the turmoil, the worse it seems to me at times, so what do we physically
do?
The
answer is usually in my lap or laying at my feet and how many times have we
missed the opportunity to be comforted? Is this one of the reasons that we have dogs? They have many purposes but the one that
works for me, calms me and shows me my faults is usually close by.
Just last night, I was sitting in a chair out on the porch trying to
cool off and relax. As usual, several
dogs were trying to squeeze into my lap or lick my face and I wanted to just relax. Doc is the ultimate lover and the one who
will knock me out of the chair trying to get on top of me, just to be near. This time, he squeezed his head between the
arm rest and seat, picking up his head nearly turning me over. “Doc be still” and he walked away dejected
because he felt reprimanded and I guess he was. After a few minutes, I got up and went to him
and gave him what he wanted… just some attention and love which he gladly
accepted. Abby kept poking my arm as I type this so I pulled another chair
over just so she could sit with me.
For
me, when the day is done or we’re ready to relax, they all have their way to
teach me the meaning of life and this is what I have learned from them if I would just watch and listen…
1. Live in the moment...
2.
Overcome fear with love...
3.
Don't hold grudges..
4.
Play every day...
5.
Jump for joy when you're happy...
6.
Accept yourself...
7.
Enjoy the journey...
8. Eat good...
9.
Be loyal and dependable...
10.
Love unconditionally...
No
matter what, dogs love us unconditionally. They wag their tails or lick our face when they see us,
no matter what mood we’re in. They still want to give you big wet kisses or get
in your lap, even if you've just yelled at them. And they instantly forgive you
no matter how you behave. Loving others unconditionally is a difficult task,
but it's the one that would surely make the world a better place if we all just
tried and listened.
Everyone
should have a dog just to teach us how to live, but it only works if we
follow their advice… Ken
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