I arrive home at lunchtime with a 30-minute break from work. I am hassled and frazzled and tired. I dump some leftovers in a saucepan while washing the breakfast dishes, starting a load of laundry, and cleaning up the newspapers scattered on the dining room table.
That’s when I see the patch of sunlight, and the yogi.
He can’t cross his legs as human meditators do, but instead sits like a Sphinx, front legs straight ahead, beautiful gold and white furry chest held straight and proud. His neck rises a bit as he faces me and holds my green eyes into his chocolate brown ones. The expression is wise and all-knowing, and I can hear his thoughts immediately:
Why don’t you calm down, for heaven’s sake?
The sun is basking his body in heat and light, and his mouth opens to pant. But actually he is trying to say something to me…
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10 thoughts on “My Dog is a Zen Master by Pamela Wight”
Aww our dog 🐶 has taught us LOVE. He would patiently wait for my sister to arrive home,literally give her the grandest welcome, and smile. Yes dogs are capable of teaching us important life lessons ….. and touching our hearts. ❤️
People who haven’t awakened to the true nature haven’t fulfilled their mission as humans. For other creatures, even insects, there is no need for awakening. They are nature as they are.
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I arrive home at lunchtime with a 30-minute break from work. I am hassled and frazzled and tired. I dump some leftovers in a saucepan while washing the breakfast dishes, starting a load of laundry, and cleaning up the newspapers scattered on the dining room table.
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So adorable ❤️
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Nice
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I know the feeling! (the frustrated one, I mean) Dogs can be such great companions.
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Yes, they’re so good at making us feel good 🙂
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Aww our dog 🐶 has taught us LOVE. He would patiently wait for my sister to arrive home,literally give her the grandest welcome, and smile. Yes dogs are capable of teaching us important life lessons ….. and touching our hearts. ❤️
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The are definitely all about love ❤ and playing lol
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Just like children, animals show us the wrong or stupid in our behaviour, which can be quite embarrassing at times. 😉
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All too true
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People who haven’t awakened to the true nature haven’t fulfilled their mission as humans. For other creatures, even insects, there is no need for awakening. They are nature as they are.
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So sweet 😍
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