Lessons from a Dog
These are some of the lessons she offers me.
- follow those who nurture you, who feed your soul and love you. Avoid those who do not respect you or treat you kindly
- rest often (ok, maybe not as often as Zawa!)
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- bask in both the sun and shade
- when you are full, bury the extra for later when you might get hungry. Take only what you need
- explore, wander, get to know others outside the wall because they are also generous and kind and feed the soul
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- sit in high places, always choose the high place, and just look around ….for hours and hours
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- bask in both the sun and shade
- when you are full, bury the extra for later when you might get hungry. Take only what you need
- explore, wander, get to know others outside the wall because they are also generous and kind and feed the soul
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- sit in high places, always choose the high place, and just look around ….for hours and hours
- show love to new friends and old with hugs and kisses
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- run, jump, dance, and play whenever you can
- don’t take life too seriously and certainly don’t worry about the future or the past
- play in the leaves
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- learn a few lessons, like sit or down, but don’t obey anyone
- chase the cows or donkeys sometimes
- learn some things in different languages
- be free to go where you want, when you want
- protect those you love
- there is nothing that you have to do today
- trust your instincts
- alert others when you sense danger, we all need to be startled by the present reality at times
- say you’re sorry
- accept what is freely given
- play with children, they open us to our true nature and allow us to be…
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- hang your head out the car window and feel the wind
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- explore the senses: smell, taste, hearing, touch, seeing ... these are the things that are happening right now around us. This is real.
- trust people time and time again and expect the best from them
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- get your feet wet
- don’t be afraid
- a little dirt really means nothing, so roll in it sometimes!
- take a different trail and explore new things
- let someone scratch your stomach and brush you often…
- role with the flow, expect little, nothing is permanent
- appreciate all you have, all you are given
- know how to ask for help when you need it
- spend time both alone and with others
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- role with the flow, expect little, nothing is permanent
- appreciate all you have, all you are given
- know how to ask for help when you need it
- spend time both alone and with others
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- you don’t need much in life, a comfy mattress, people who love you, food and water, and lots of time outside
- be present, it is all we really have, all that matters
- face each day with joy
- greet the morning and watch the sun leave
- be present, it is all we really have, all that matters
- face each day with joy
- greet the morning and watch the sun leave
- enjoy all the freedom and choices we have
- give joy to others
You also where my teacher. Everywhere, everything is teachingme. Thanks for share.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right!! Everyone and everything can be a teahcer if we are the willing students. Thank you for your words and support!!
DeleteParadiciacos lugares y muy alusivas reflexiones. La naturaleza es bella y tus ojos la saben ver y tu entendimiento descubrirla para describirla. Saludos y calido abrazo para ti, buena amiga de mi Oliver.k
ReplyDeleteEstoy encantado de compartir mis reflexiones contigo querido Oscar. Gracias por tomarse el tiempo y la energía para mirar este lugar y compartir sus conocimientos y apoyo. Significa mucho para mi amigo. Los abrazos desde el Himalaya. Debes venir algún día ...
DeleteMy first encounter with your blog, Kelly, my sangha buddy. You have a gift. Thanks for sharing. I plan to share this with friends on the path.
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