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Feeling Mischievous
Hearing My house bouncing from Doc's Jam session with friends
Battle of Wills
When I used to visit other Journals , I often wondered how they managed to keep a Journal with thier busy lives. Now that I have one of my own, I'm beginning to understand. To be able to unload your day , and contemplate the days events is so rewarding. I believe I actually look forward to the time I have to write and think on the days events. Today is no exception LOL. Pickles trainer warned me she would have days of being downright willful. At the time , I laughed and thought yeah right. Up to now she has been nothing short of a lovable , obedient pup. You guessed it , today was her day to show me, just what she could do to push all my buttons. Now if you've ever had children, or animals, you have had one of these days on occasion. Today was a first for me.
Usually after Pickles morning training session , she wants to relax and unwind. This is ideal for me , this is my time to shower, get a little housework done. Today she only made a half hearted attempt at her sessions. Afterwards she was bouncing all over the place, I couldn't get her to relax and sit still for a moment for the life of me. When I wasn't looking she was into something. To say the least I was beginning to get exasperated and lose patience. Finally I sighed, and looked at her ( I swear she had a smirk on her face) with those puppy dog eyes. You guessed it I caved. We ended up rolling around on the living room floor, playing tug a war, sharing kisses and hugs (hers was more slobber LOL).
There ended up being a lesson in today........that darling pup, helped me to relax and realize what was important. I was stressing as I normally do about doing that extra cleaning for the holiday, the last few presents I needed to wrap yet. When I sat down and thought about it, looking around the house , a few things needed to be picked up, nothing major. In reality I only had 7 gifts left to wrap and that would take me no time at all really. I realized how often we busy ourselves with the menial things in life and forget about the more precious moments we need more of.
I was always one to despise my deafness, at times I still do. It's a natural human reaction to miss something you have lost. But on the other hand .......My deafness taught me to slow down and hear with my eyes and my heart. I believe we all have an infinate wisdom within ourselves, we only have to take a moment to listen from within. So in a way it is kind of the same lesson I was given today, I just needed a reminder from a faithful pup. Someone once told me, No life is wasted, there are only those who waste it. I'll leave you to contemplate on that thought. For those dear friends , who might not be able to tune in to my journal over the holidays:
May you have a safe holiday, with enough love, peace and laughter to carry you all the days ahead!!
Merry Christmas my Gentle Friends!!
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LOL Pickles is just a playful dog. She has had as much stress as you. I guess she thought she had a break coming. LOL I have 2 miniature horses, and Speedy Moon weighs about the same as I do... 125 pounds. One day I took him out and he was tugging and I must have loosened the lead rope and before I knew what happened... him and I were on the ground. It was wet outside and when he slipped I went down with him! I was laying on his neck and he came up scared to death and had both front hoofs in the air toward me. Kind of scary! I finally realized that when I took them out I was holding the lead rope too tight. Now when I take them out I hold it loose and let them kind of take the lead. They feel that I am nervous and it makes them nervous. I think laughter is good for the soul. I glad the 2 of you had fun doing something fun. Wishing you a Merry Christmas. Janie http://journals.aol.com/bojgi
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Pickles sounds like such a cutie. I have a Yokie who failed obedience training. Oliver was never one to follow directions. LOL. Have a Merry Christmas!
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Pickles sounds like such a dolly!! You are very blessed to have her. I love tug of war and wresting on the ground with doggies. For those few moments you are thinking of nothing else! It's a bit of an escape.
Like journals are, too. A bit of an escape from my world into another's life. They are addicting....and I'm an addict for sure.
I love what you wrote about listening with your heart. I need to do that more in my life.
Have a good holiday and give Pickles a pat on the head for me.
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Love your puppy graphic. I know what you mean about the journal. I find I almost have to write in mine daily and catch up with everyone. It is so nice to know in these scary times how many friendly and wonderful people there are worldwide. Sounds like Pickle got just what she needed and you also. What a great dog.
Julie
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