With
all the things that have been going in the world, it’s hard to keep a calm and healthy
mind and not dwell on the things going on all over the world.
As
we all know, this past Friday, Paris, France was attacked by terrorist and the
bad part is this was not the first and I don’t think it will be the last time
we see a horrifying event unfold right in front of us though the media. There are no words or any way that we can
know how someone feels or understands and I wouldn’t even try.
After
I watched the events of the attack on TV, I prepared for bed. My night was very restless and it was hard to
sleep because in my mind, it played over and over. During the night, I remember turning over to the other side of
the bed and for just a second I felt lost but I reached out unconsciously feeling one of my
dogs that always sleeps near the pillow. She
acknowledged me by licking my hand and letting me know she was there and everything was OK and even moved closer. It did comfort me and for some reason, I felt
safe…
Many
times in my life, I have depended on my dogs to guide me and at times they make
me feel that things are OK. Numerous
times they have put me in a good mood, making me laugh or helping me see things
differently just by the quirky things they do and my life is better.
If
you own a Border Collie, they have a unusual way to lead and teach us about things we
never thought about. A story I found
years ago has always made me think they were special, and they are…
“Shepherds
in the old days would often stay with the flock through the twilight prime-time
hunting period of the local predators and it was usually dark when they called
it a day.
With
the flock bedded down and watched over by a sheep guard, the shepherds stumbled
back to their campsite, which changed location every few days as the sheep
denuded the area and had to be moved.
After
a hard day’s work, the herding dogs were also ready for a rest-having better
night vision than the shepherd, and a much better sense of smell, they had no
trouble at all in finding their way to the camp. All the shepherd had to do was
follow along. The problem, of course, was seeing the dog.
Border
Collies carry their tail low and use it for balance when they are working.
However, when they are not concentrating on work, and are happy and contented,
like after a day’s work it is not unusual to see them with a “gay” tail, the
tail carried higher than back level, almost like a flag.
If
the tip of the tail is white, held high, and is flapping around, it is easy to
see in the open areas where sheep are usually pastured, even at night; the
white tip picks up the ambient light and the bobbling “lantern” leads the
shepherd to his bed.”
When
things look troubled and you feel restless, look to the experts. I have found so much solace in those soulful
eyes, pure heart and loving face.
We
don’t always need advice. Sometimes, all
we need is a hand to hold, an ear to listen, and a heart that understands.
Sometimes, all we need is a dog.
Never forget that they will always be there and never question your moods or motives and will accept you for what or who you are and in the past year, I have depended a little more on them for comfort. We are their world and I have noticed that they have become mine... Ken
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