09/10/2024
Twelve years ago, when I brought a little Leo home from the shelter, I always told Anita how much I wished I could take him to work with me. No matter where I was working, the thought of him lying by my feet all day was my little dream. It felt like the most wonderful thing that could ever happen.
Today, as I sit in my home office, I hear my 12-year-old Leo snoring softly behind me. He shows up to "work" with me every morning at 9 a.m., taking breaks when I do, and snoring away while I talk to clients. Sometimes he gets grumpy when I close the door, scratching at it until I open it, only for him to return to his cosy spot. Some of my clients even know him by name and, when they hear the scratch, ask, "Is Leo knocking again? Does he need you to open the door?"
As I sit here watching him, it hit me – this is a dream come true. That small wish from years ago is now my reality. I have exactly what I dreamed of—my old boy right here with me every day.
My message to you today is simple: never stop dreaming, even about the small things. They may take time, but they will come to life. And when they do, be aware, be mindful, and above all, be grateful. Dreams, big or small, matter. Keep believing. Keep dreaming.