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Dogs Can Teach Us a Few Tricks
(A nugget from Success)
Live in the moment
Whether they are basking in the sun, letting their ears blow in the breeze or rolling in a mud puddle, dogs always give themselves permission to have a good time. So, stop apologizing for not being productive every minute of your life. Learn to be happy just being you.
Getting a little crazy is wonderful
At least once a day most dogs will charge full tilt through the house, run around in circles, or play tag with imaginary friends. They do not care that they look ridiculous, or fear being out of control. So, learn to let go. Sing at the top of your lungs, or turn up the music and dance around your desk. It's wonderful!
Just showing up is enough
This is probably one of the great laws of dog happiness, and one of the reasons we love them. Dogs don't solve our problems and never offer one piece of advice. All they do is sit with us when we're emotional basket cases, and that's enough.
Forgive yourself... and move on
Dogs are masters of the quick guilt trip. They are so very sorry they ate all the appetizers, unrolled the toilet paper, or soiled the floor. They are the picture of contrition-lowering their heads and tails, shuffling around, even whimpering about how horrified they are at their scandalous behavior. And then-presto! It's over! They're happy again. So, learn to forgive yourself once you have made a sincere apology.
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