Bernie Barks
Dear Humans,
I thought I would start the year off by giving you some doggie wisdom and inspiration. With everything going on in the world right now, people sometimes get their “hackles up” and let things get to them. Well, we dogs usually don’t let anything get us down. If you listen to us more, we can show you how it’s done because we are experts at having fun! Here is what we dogs know for sure…
Be Here Now: Dogs are fully present in each moment in whatever we are doing. You can’t enjoy the moment if you are thinking about the past or the future so don’t. Every day is a gift, so enjoy it.
Never Hold a Grudge: Never hold a grudge because it just doesn’t serve you. I mean, if you are harboring bad feelings, you can’t have fun. And we like having fun. If my mom accidentally steps on me, I yelp and jump back but then, I am right back with her. I hear that a healthy amount of time for humans to feel an emotion is five to eight minutes. If it lingers past that, you are holding on to something. In my world, that isn’t an option because I know, we could go for a walk, a hike, play some ball or maybe even my favorite, Frisbee! Doesn’t that sound better?
Ask For What You Want: When I see something I want, I go for it! Mom picks up the leash, I’m at door! When she opens the car door, I jump in! When I’m on a walk, I stop and smell the smells. When I see another friendly dog, I want to meet them. Whenever I see an opportunity, I have no problem letting people know what I want and you should too!
Learn To Relax: I don’t punch a clock or worry about the interest rates or yell at the TV. I trust that life will take care of me and I don’t struggle. I know how to lie down and take a good nap! Sometimes, that’s all you need. My purpose in life is to enjoy the adventure and so should you!
Howl At The Moon: Pick a goal beyond your limits and sing to it! That’s what I do. You may get it and even if you don’t you’ll have fun singing!
Believe in Yourself: Dogs always assume that their motivations are worthwhile. We live as though we belong here. We don’t dissect every thought and action, wondering if our desire for a bone springs from a deep unresolved Oedipal fixation. I don’t lie awake at night wondering if I exist. I am here and this is proof enough! I know that Dog is God spelled backwards. I am enlightened, because I have never been endarkened. Simple.
Get Off The Leash Occasionally: Sometimes when my mom and I go for a walk and we get away from the city, she lets me off the leash. As soon as I feel free, I dash off into the bushes, where I sniff till my heart’s content. I love to be liberated. Sure, you have responsibilities and it’s important to take care of them. But, it’s also important to cut loose when we can and let our spirit be as free as the wind. We were born without a leash and we will leave this world without a leash. While we’re here, we need to give our soul room to breath.
Love Unconditionally: As soon as I hear my mom’s car pull in the driveway, I drop whatever I am doing and run to the door to meet her. I wag my tail and smile and whine at the same time. I taught my mom the phrase, “I could hardly contain myself! I give the same wholehearted greeting no matter how long she has been away. I am just happy to see her and I let her know it! My mom knows there are no “conditions” on my love for her. I love her no matter what!
Peace, Love & Biscuits!
Bernie
I thought I would start the year off by giving you some doggie wisdom and inspiration. With everything going on in the world right now, people sometimes get their “hackles up” and let things get to them. Well, we dogs usually don’t let anything get us down. If you listen to us more, we can show you how it’s done because we are experts at having fun! Here is what we dogs know for sure…
Be Here Now: Dogs are fully present in each moment in whatever we are doing. You can’t enjoy the moment if you are thinking about the past or the future so don’t. Every day is a gift, so enjoy it.
Never Hold a Grudge: Never hold a grudge because it just doesn’t serve you. I mean, if you are harboring bad feelings, you can’t have fun. And we like having fun. If my mom accidentally steps on me, I yelp and jump back but then, I am right back with her. I hear that a healthy amount of time for humans to feel an emotion is five to eight minutes. If it lingers past that, you are holding on to something. In my world, that isn’t an option because I know, we could go for a walk, a hike, play some ball or maybe even my favorite, Frisbee! Doesn’t that sound better?
Ask For What You Want: When I see something I want, I go for it! Mom picks up the leash, I’m at door! When she opens the car door, I jump in! When I’m on a walk, I stop and smell the smells. When I see another friendly dog, I want to meet them. Whenever I see an opportunity, I have no problem letting people know what I want and you should too!
Learn To Relax: I don’t punch a clock or worry about the interest rates or yell at the TV. I trust that life will take care of me and I don’t struggle. I know how to lie down and take a good nap! Sometimes, that’s all you need. My purpose in life is to enjoy the adventure and so should you!
Howl At The Moon: Pick a goal beyond your limits and sing to it! That’s what I do. You may get it and even if you don’t you’ll have fun singing!
Believe in Yourself: Dogs always assume that their motivations are worthwhile. We live as though we belong here. We don’t dissect every thought and action, wondering if our desire for a bone springs from a deep unresolved Oedipal fixation. I don’t lie awake at night wondering if I exist. I am here and this is proof enough! I know that Dog is God spelled backwards. I am enlightened, because I have never been endarkened. Simple.
Get Off The Leash Occasionally: Sometimes when my mom and I go for a walk and we get away from the city, she lets me off the leash. As soon as I feel free, I dash off into the bushes, where I sniff till my heart’s content. I love to be liberated. Sure, you have responsibilities and it’s important to take care of them. But, it’s also important to cut loose when we can and let our spirit be as free as the wind. We were born without a leash and we will leave this world without a leash. While we’re here, we need to give our soul room to breath.
Love Unconditionally: As soon as I hear my mom’s car pull in the driveway, I drop whatever I am doing and run to the door to meet her. I wag my tail and smile and whine at the same time. I taught my mom the phrase, “I could hardly contain myself! I give the same wholehearted greeting no matter how long she has been away. I am just happy to see her and I let her know it! My mom knows there are no “conditions” on my love for her. I love her no matter what!
Peace, Love & Biscuits!
Bernie
