Thursday, November 25, 2010

Dog Wisdom

Things I am thankful for:

-a mom who encouraged passion and independence
-good friends
-the freedom to make bad choices....often
-breathing through my nose
-a willingness to try new things
-blackberries
-a job I love
-laughter
-netflix
-indoor plumbing
-driving (preferably manual transmission on an open road!)
-music
-baking pies
-kayaking

And I am especially thankful for the lessons learned from my dog, Java:

*spend some time outside every day
*when going for a walk, slow down and smell the roses (I'm not sure I recommend sniffing everything a dog smells!)
*turn your face into a breeze and close your eyes for maximum enjoyment- savor the little things that give you pleasure
*always greet loved ones as if you haven't seen them in years, even if its only been a few minutes
*treat everyone you meet as a friend
*show your happiness by jumping, wagging or licking - don't hold back how you feel
*love unconditionally - if you love someone, show them
*if something gives you great joy, let others know

3 comments:

  1. I love that I'm not the only person who truly appreciates indoor plumbing!

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  2. "always greet loved ones as if you haven't seen them in years, even if its only been a few minutes" --This one is my favorite.

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