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Zoey
Essential lessons on
presence, love, joy and spirit, from Zoey,
a smiling-dog wisdom teacher of the noble
Yellow Labrador and Springer Spaniel lineage:
1) When loved ones come home, always
run to greet them, grinning from ear to ear with tail wagging the
body. Be here now
2) Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride, simple
companionship is a comforting thing. Relax
3) Increase your bliss tolerance; allow the experience of fresh air
and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy. Be here now
4) When it's in your best interest, practice obedience, surrendering
can be sweet. Become one
5) Stand your ground, let others know when they've invaded your
territory. Express yourself
6) Take naps, on the softest place possible. Relax
7) Stretch before rising, opening every joint, smell the air and
look all the way around. Relax
8) Run, romp, and play daily, enjoy the chase! Be here now
9) Thrive on attention and let people touch you. Make happy noises
and twitter with gratitude. Express yourself
10) Avoid biting when a simple growl will do. Express yourself
11) On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass like nothing
else matters.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree like
nothing else matters.
On cold days, curl up by the fire as if nothing else matters.
Relax
12) When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
Express yourself
13) No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt
thing and
pout...run right back and make friends. Be here now
14) Delight in the simple joy of a long walk, daily is preferred.
Some attention is enjoyed, 15) 15) Share yourself now and again.
Be here now
16) Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
Never be afraid to ask for the best bits, take what’s offered.
Become One
17) Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not. What’s the
point? Be here now
18) If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it. Be
undaunted. Be here now
19) When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and
nuzzle them gently. Be here now
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