I've read somewhere that adults should observe kids and animals if they want to learn how to be more relaxed. It's about being 'present' right now and enjoying the moment, not backtracking into what you did wrong last week or beating yourself up over something you can't change.
Of course it's easier said than done but when you focus on now (which is all you have because you can't BE anywhere else other than now), you feel a release from your past and future thoughts. It's unhealthy to dwell on 'yesterday' or 'worry' about tomorrow because it's not 'here' yet.
That's the cool thing hanging out with my pugs. I feel the tensions of my day just draining away when I'm with them. Pets and kids are like a therapy for us adults. One of them is sleeping on my lap right now as I type this so I should go now. It's bed time for all of us, nightey zzz
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3 comments:
I have a dog I watch TV with. It's so nice having a constant companion. By the way, have to thank you for that tip on MIX fm about not feeding dogs chocolates. I didn't know that. Lucky you mentioned it...
Mei Ling
I have always had dogs since I was a small boy. The saying of 'A Dog is a mans best friend" is so true. My dog (a rottweiler) in England was one of my favourites. I used to cuddle him to sleep when he was a puppy and this is something which I recommend all owners to do as part of 'bonding'. Obviously, you dont need to do this every night but I feel it really helps the puppy get familiar with your scent. This small puppy became my best friend for 8 years till he died of cancer. He was a Rottweiler and there are stigmas around these breeds but he really was a big softie. Everyday when I came back from School, he used to wait for me on the sofa watching all the cars go by and when he saw me, my mum said he always did this funny howl out of excitement. :)
Thanks for your blog on bonding. It has made my day :)
James
What a wonderful story James. Thanks for sharing that. I know what you mean,
jojo :)
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