Dogs appreciate the simple joys of life—the excitement of heading to the kitchen each morning for a bowl of dry kibble, riding with their heads out the window, or chasing the Kong dog toy down the hall until it bounces off enough furniture to come to a rest on the floor, where it will get the shaking of its life. There’s the soft feel of the grass in the backyard, always worthy of a roll or two. There’s the glorious word “walk,” which to our furry friends, sounds like “Lotto winner.” And they are always as grateful as if it were the first time.
Oprah has a great post on her site about learning to live in the moment:
When You Live in the Moment, You Will:
- Hear the messages your life gives you each day
- Respond better to these messages
- Feel more gratitude
- Connect more deeply with others
- Stay connected to your feelings on a more regular basis
How to Develop “Present Moment Awareness”
- Breathe deeply—Focus your attention on your breath
- Focus on your body. Use simply daily tasks like brushing your teeth or taking a shower to bring your attention to your body and focus your awareness on what you’re doing in the moment.
- Meditate for briefs periods of time each day. Start out with five minutes of silence and stillness and build from there. You might even practice the pleasure of being still two or three times a day!
So have a howlin great day today – and enjoy every simple joy! Woof!