“Is there a nicer feeling than being in a room full of people
and the dog chooses to sit next to you?
I think not.”
— Unknown
I am tired of the ritual of New Year’s Resolutions.
Yet, I love good rituals and am a very goal-oriented person.
So, my mix-up for this new year is to take my inspiration from my dog pack.
I believe that if we are observant and tuned-in, animals can teach us much about being in a relationship with ourselves and others. My favorite dog quote is: “I hope to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am.”
In 2025 I am going to let the natural behaviors of my dog pack lead the way to my commitments:
• I will be curious about the world around me.
• I will use my nose (and instincts) to understand situations.
• I will be unconditional in love.
• I will put away any use of judgment.
• I will look deeply into the eyes of those I care deeply about and transmit my good feelings.
• I will be forgiving.
• I will share treats, play, walks, cuddles, and naps.
• I will start each day with a tail wag and enthusiasm.
• I will seek the company of others in my human pack.
And:
• I won’t always use words to show what I am feeling and thinking —there are so many other ways to express oneself.
I am sure that there are other lessons to be learned from my four-footed family. I will be on the lookout for all things positive and productive.
I am ready to turn the calendar page and leap into a new year with the wisdom of my dog pack!
• Whose inspiration is going to inspire your 2025?
• What lessons inspire you?
• What do you think animals can teach us?
May 2025 bring you friendships and lessons, companionship, and meaning!
Leslie
“Write it on your heart that every day is
the best day in the year.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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