 Sometimes we have to stop and think about whether or not we want something. Sometimes we say yes and commit to things that are not really what we want to do, but we feel we have too. Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that don't feel good, but we don't totally know what to do about it.
Dogs never commit to anything they don't want to do. They show up for stuff that excites them, and they enjoy every minute that they possibly can. And if there is something they don't want, they let you know. They don't share if they don't want to, they don't allow some other dog to take charge, they let them know beyond a shadow of a doubt to get their paws off! There are situations in life where compromises are important, however for the most part we don't have to sell ourselves short and submit to things we'd really rather not do. There isn't an award waiting for us if we sacrifice ourselves, and losing ourselves inside of obligations that only feel burdensome to us benefits no one. Dogs tend to be joyful in life because they are tapped into the moment and embrace it with all that they are. They don't wast time feeling obligated, and they certainly don't show up because they think if they don't they will be letting someone else down. When their paws are in, they are all the way in! Time is precious and dogs live every minute as if they are aware of this fact. When you are faced with decisions that you don't feel good about it may be time for you to say "paws off" and reclaim your freedom from anything that feels burdensome. I'm not saying that we will love everything we do, however we do deserve to feel as though we are making choices that serve us. Peace, Love & Wufs, Rev Deb, Chooks & Sam
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 There are so many times we work so hard, spend so much time on getting so many things done. Pulling task after task off of our to do list which has way too many things to do and that grows daily because we don't get our current list done. And, even when we accomplish things, actually achieve and get things done, since we don't finish our list, we don't celebrate ourselves, or acknowledge our success, no. Instead of celebrating our wins, we condemn ourselves for all the things we have not yet completed.
We need to take yet another lesson from dog! Ask a dog if wants a bone, or a treat, and it will wag its tail and get all excited, knowing that they are about to receive something very enjoyable. They don't contemplate if they deserve the bone, should deny themselves the bone because they didn't do something they think they should have. They don't struggle with the idea that receiving the bone is something they don't deserve, nor do they do battle with their own self worth. They grab that bone and thoroughly enjoy it! We all deserve to give ourselves a daily bone. Ok, ok, I know that could go in a couple of directions however let's be clear, what I mean is exactly this; An acknowledgment, a celebration of self, a moment - or longer - where we thoroughly enjoy the fact that we actually got something done, even if it is a little thing. The point to this is, that by encouraging ourselves in this manner, we actually become more empowered. The more empowered we feel, the more we show up. The more we show up, the more we achieve! If you need any reminding of what celebrating self looks like, get a bone, or a treat, and call your dog! I promise they will demonstrate this with perfect ease and grace. Peace, Love and Wufs, Rev Deb, Chooks & Sam  Dogs always say what's on their mind. Dogs will always say what’s on their mind. Admittedly they get loud, and even reactive at times. They bark and tousle and try to dominate. But. . . They don’t stay angry. They don’t just keep growling at each other because they are holding on to hard feelings, they resolve what they need to, and they move on. They don’t hold grudges or feel the need to drag something out to make a point. Dogs never get pumped up just to show off, and they get over things quickly and move on to the next moment, without baggage.
People like to say what’s on their mind as well. However, people can be a little notorious for saying things without thinking because they feel reactive and that can all too often lead to hurt feelings. There is really nothing worse than realizing that something should not have been said and now there is no way to take it back. People tend to stay angry. They hold grudges and sometimes drag things out to make a point. Some do get pumped up to show off, and we all have our fair share of baggage, and it gets heavy! We all deserve to take a page from the book of dog. Maybe we can get a little less reactive and learn how to drop things before they get out of hand. If we need to make a point, maybe we can make it, and move on. When we feel like we must bring something up, we do so gently versus trying to throw something in someone’s face. Maybe instead we can take a breath and do what Dogs do, live in the moment and be present in the here and now. Dogs react, but they do what they do with integrity. That is the ingredient we all deserve to add, a little bit of integrity and lot less barking! When we stop barking, we can start listening and maybe even get some good belly rubs. LOL!!! Peace, Love and Wufs, Rev Deb, Chooks & Sam  Have you ever noticed that dogs are never in a hurry? Sure, they will get right after a stick or a ball, but they are never in a hurry, they are merely in the joy of the moment. They may get excited and eager for a walk, impatient even, but they are in the moment, they are not stressed about when it happens, or even if it does. They live for the now and embrace each moment for exactly what it is.
We all deserve to learn this lesson from our furry beloveds, We all deserve to capture the moment and learn how to take a "paws" and reflect on the moment for exactly what it is. If we are excited, then be excited, just for the sheer joy of it. If we are looking forward to something, then let us enjoy looking forward without attachment. When we can be present, truly present, we can begin to experience every second for the gift it is. And life, in the here and now, this exact minute, as a gift. Dogs know this, they know that life is to be savored, whether they are on a walk with their noise glued to the ground, or fast asleep and dreaming about chasing squirrels. Take a "paws" and live in the moment. Peace, Love and Wufs, Rev Deb, Chooks and Sam |
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