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Life Lessons From My Dog
Every moment with him is a reminder that unconditional love is possible
My dog is my teacher.
“What on earth does she mean?”
Every moment I spend with him is a reminder of some of life’s most important lessons.
Be grateful for what you have
Live in the moment
Practice patience
Be kind to yourself and others
Love unconditionally
I never expected to own a dog in my early twenties, but Lucky, my dog came into my life for a reason. In 2022 my then-partner rescued him and brought him home. Before I realized he’d become my best friend and my responsibility. Although I grew up with pets, I never really understood what it meant to be their primary caretaker, to be their whole world. After over two years with Lucky, I have come to recognize how he mirrors me; how much he shows me about myself, and the opportunities for growth and change he has provided for me.
Be grateful and live in the moment
No matter where we are, what we are doing, or how we spend the day, he looks at me with joy. He carries this massive smile on his face that beams like the brightest sunshine on my darkest days. On…
