Lessons from a Dog-My Rhodesian Ridgeback

I am on a number of email lists and sometimes things grab my attention from one of them.

Today, I'd like to share a portion of an email I received from Tom Murasso from Born to Manifest. The email included a story about a dog and upon reflection, he realized that there is a lot we could learn from dogs.

• When those you love come home, always meet them at the door and let them know you're glad to see them.
• Never pass up the opportunity to go for a ride just for the fun of it.
• Enjoy the fresh air and the wind in your face
• Take naps when you can
• Stretch before rising
• Run, play, and romp daily.
• Thrive on the attention from others and let people touch you.
• Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
• On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
• On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
• When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
• Enjoy the simplicity of a long walk.
• Be loyal.
• Never pretend to be something or someone that you're not.
• If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
• When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle up to them gently.