The Dog
Friday, April 29th, 2005Ever notice how a dog lives?
With enough food and a shelter over its head, the dog is happy just the way it is. It is contented. Unlike most of us who chase after materialistic ideals, the doing wants nothing more than the basic needs to survive.
Life is simple for the dog and it greets each day with renewed enthusiasm as it was something new all over again even though it is routine.
I have a dog at home. Everyday as I walk back from school, this pet of mine will rush upstairs and greet my coming home with such energy, tail wagging and all. Day after day, this little dog does the same tihng, greeting me with that keenness, ask if everytime was the first time for it. Everytime I walked back from school after a long day, my spirit is weary so is my body. But, as I looked at that dog with its forelegs up on the rails of the gate, with its tail wagging rapidly, I am reminded of how I should take routinely ordeals with similar enthusiasm.
Now, what if we could be more like the dog? To be able to take life’s daily challenges with such enthusiasm. To be contented with what we have. To lead a happy and uncomplicated life. Is that not what most of us are looking for, happiness?
Think about it.
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