They say a dog is “Man’s Best Friend.”
But when a WOMAN has a dog, I think the bond is even greater.
My eldest daughter refers to my dog as “The Favorite Child.”
She still insists that he was her ‘replacement’ when she went off to college 10 years ago and that he is totally spoiled.
For the record, I completely deny this accusation, but suffice to say, he does play a big role in my daily life.
My dog is my meditation buddy, office mate, TV watching pal, napping partner, and best friend.
But, in many ways, he is also my teacher.
Dogs have inherent traits that humans should mindfully practice:
Be Loyal.
Be Grateful.
Be Joyful.
Be Playful.
Be Affectionate.
Dogs remind us to:
Enjoy the journey. Whether it is a car ride or a walk around the block.
Be present when someone is trying to play with us or love us.
Focus on what IS going right, rather than what ISN’T.
On this week’s podcast of The OverThinker’s Guide To Joy, I talk about all the ways dogs teach us how to be better humans. You can listen on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube.
Happy Wednesday!
xo, Jackie
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