You've been working hard all week, your body is spent, your anxiety is high so you plop into your comfy chair. Up trots Furball with that happy-go-lucky face and unlimited enthusiasm. Not able to resist such a cute face you give into the soft whines and head out the door for a stroll. Furball is straining at the leash sniffing about, happy to be in the fresh air.
A dog loves life wholeheartedly, adoringly, without reservation or judgment. He greets each new scent or sight with boundless joy and unselfconscious glee. His world is delightful.
Look around you and see the world through dog's eyes. Apply his exuberant enthusiasm to your own view. Be open to the small joys of living and appreciate what is.
For the rest of the day, set aside negative thoughts. Let your anxiety fade, relax, take a deep breath and find enjoyment in everything - the good, the bad, the indifferent. I think I'll take a walk in the woods with my dog, Maggie. But don't expect me to get on the ground and sniff!
"Enthusiasm is the greatest asset in the world. It beats money and power and influence. It is no more or less than faith in action." - Henry Chester.
Oh, have a Happy Halloween!
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