I got this several years ago from Chicken Soup for the Soul and wanted to share it. There really is a lot of wisdom in these words...
Things We Can Learn From A Dog:
1. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride.
2. Allow the experience of fresh air and wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
3. When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
4. When it's in your best interest, always practice obedience.
5. Let others know when they've invaded your territory.
6. Take naps and always stretch before rising.
7. Run, romp, and play daily.
8. Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.
9. Be loyal.
10. Never pretend to be something you're not.
11. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
12. When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.
13. Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
14. Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
15. On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
16. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
17. When you are happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
18. No matter how often you are criticized, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout. Run right back and make friends.
It's snowing here in Georgia as I type this...they're the biggest flakes I've seen in awhile! They say we might get up to 2"! I'm wondering if they'll call off school early today? Guess we'll have to wait and see! Hope each of you has a FANTASTIC Tuesday!
It's snowing here in Georgia as I type this...they're the biggest flakes I've seen in awhile! They say we might get up to 2"! I'm wondering if they'll call off school early today? Guess we'll have to wait and see! Hope each of you has a FANTASTIC Tuesday!
21 comments:
Love that!!! That is so true. Oh the life of a dog.
Enjoyed this. It is snowing giant flakes here in Chattanooga Tennessee too. I love it.
I'm afraid I have the "eat with gusto & enthusiam" down a little TOO good! ;)
Great post, April. I didn't realize there were so many things I could learn from my dogs. Maybe I need to pay more 'loving attention' to them!!
Do you like the snow? I heard on the news that Chicago has had the snowiest history ever for the month of February. School is NEVER canceled here unless there is a blizzard! ;-)
xoxo
Janie
We've had sunshine and blue skies the past few days - and some of our snow is melting. They say all week it should be nice like this. Michiganders deserve a break!!!
So very true if we applied it!!!
sandy toe
Nice words of wisdom!!
Enjoy your snow day!!
Good stuff April!
I just can't believe it's snowing there-that is just crazy! We are in full bloom here (which is crazy too)
Have fun!
Love,
Me
I LOVE #17!!!
.mac :)
That is some great advice! Thanks for sharing.
Hi April
We have that great book too. Thanks for sharing those wise words from it today.
Hope you enjoy your snow. We are sick of it. We got another 2 inches this morning and we were not expecting it. The journey to school was quite scary but thankfully it had all melted by lunchtime.
Lindsay
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Love this! We didn't have school today due to snow! Did ya'll find a dress? After reading your post yesterday Brinsley's boyfriend broke up with her on myspace boys are such punks now there back together my nerves can't take it. We need to start a support group lol.
Carrie
I love it! And I adore Bella! too cute :)
Love that list of guidelines! Dogs are really smart, aren't they. Beautiful dog, too!
Sharon
I love the pic AND the list! And I love doggies... they are so sweet and simple. We got mucho snow over here; I think I have whiplash. Yesterday, Adam was in a short sleeve tshirt riding a scooter. Today, he was in a snowsuit building a snowman. Something just isn't right.....
I love this! And it's so true.
Beautiful! I'm not even a dog lover and I love this, lol!!!
Those Chicken Soup for the Soul books just make my day.
Ha! Too cute!
I love this. I always say I wish I could spend the day as my cat because he has such a simple, but happy life.
Very cute! We had snow as well but it melted by noon...my favorite kind of snow. Hopefully that's it for us. The forecast now says 60s....YAY!!!
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