07/04/2025
A Dog's View on Life ✔️ Animals of all kinds can bring us so much joy, not only when things are going well, but also when you feel pain and are suffering. A dog, or “Man’s best friend” can be a true and faithful companion through thick and thin. You look to your pets when you are ready to play and laugh, and they instinctively know when you need their support. You may also realise these are lessons right there in front of you if you care to pay attention. Here are some of the ways you can be the person you want to be if you take a dog’s view.
Dogs live for the moment and so can you. You can appreciate every moment as it comes, and be grateful for what you have. When you live in the present, you can have more enthusiasm, joy for life, and less worry. You can spend time regretting the past and worrying about the future, but the solution will not be found that way. Spinning your wheels thinking about things that you cannot change is not productive.
Find balance in life. Notice how well a dog does when their life is balanced. Dogs need their exercise, a dose of love, and structure to their daily routine, and so do we. When you balance your life, the stress fades into the background and you enjoy life that much more.
Make every day special. Have you ever noticed how a dog finds everyday life exciting? They can’t wait to go for their walk, see you come home, or greet a visitor. You can learn so much by observing how your pets have enthusiasm for the simple joys of everyday life. Sometimes you can let days go by and get swallowed up in your routine. Every day gradually seems the same and your excitement drains away. Like the dog, every day can be special for you as well. When you take the time to look, you may find your joy is still there waiting to be rediscovered.
Trust your intuition. Dogs understand what is going on beneath the surface, as they are led by their instincts and rely on their gut reactions. You have these clues as well, but many of us have not developed or have lost touch with our intuition. Hone in on your intuition and it will help guide you through life.
Set clear boundaries. In your relationship with your dog, when the rules are clear, and enforced consistently, your pets do well and know what is expected of them. Otherwise, they are confused about what is acceptable behaviour. The same can be said for your relationships with other people, clear and consistent communication is a key to understanding.
Forgiveness is a virtue. In the life of your dog, have you ever noticed how quickly you can be forgiven for accidentally stepping on a tail, for example? Your dog is less likely to hold a grudge or worry about what happened yesterday, they are more willing to be focused on the present moment. Forgiveness may be something you consider, but for us as humans, it is often difficult to really feel and carry out. You continue to blame others for how you feel, whereas forgiveness gives you back the power to move on and live your life.
Find your purpose. When dogs are given a task or something to do, they typically express happiness and satisfaction. As humans, we need to find our purpose as well. When you take the time to discover your purpose in life, you feel more fulfilled, and your life feels more meaningful.
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