As I sat here thinking about what I wanted to pollute my little corner of the internet with today, I started going though the extensive collection of pictures stored on my laptop. It was no surprise the majority of the photos were of the three dogs I’ve had over the years, Ocean, Aspen, and of course now Calypso the Wonder Mutt. As I browsed through the pictures, one thing became very apparent. When you’re a dog, life is nothing but a big game of playing, eating, and just plain old silliness.
Wheeeee!!!!
At the same time I was going through the pictures, the hubs said he was feeling tense and aggravated, leading to his blood pressure being a bit high. The weird thing was, he had no idea why. It was a gorgeous south Florida day, with a nice breeze blowing , the sun shining, and no plans except to cook out on the grill. In other words, a pretty typical Sunday in the Black Dog household. Which made me think – why can’t we all just take life the same way our dogs do?
Boogie fever, I got to boogie down!
I have these moments every so often, where I ponder life’s big questions – which bottle of wine shall I partake of today? Should I buy the Moose Tracks or make my own? Should I go with the plain dark chocolate or the salted caramel dark chocolate? You know, life’s BIG questions.
Ice cream. Makes everything better.
I think recognizing what stresses us, and making the conscious decision to just chill the heck out, can go a long way to making life a bit more enjoyable. I always like to try to take my dog’s view on life, like here. Life is a party, just feed me, play with me, and occasionally rub my belly, and all is good in the world. I know as humans it can’t always be quite that simple, but hey, we can always give it a shot, can’t we?
zzzzz…zzzzz…zzzzz…..
So the next time you find yourself stressing out over what, in the end, usually turns out to be over something stupid, then just find your inner puppy. And if you can’t, then just bark at whatever may be invading your perfect world. Even if it is just a kayak.
Think you can row on MY lake?!?!!!
Enjoy the ride.
How do you handle stuff that stresses you out? Can you get it under control or do you let things really get to you? Do you think you would feel better if you barked at a kayak?
Great post and so true. I have learned over the past few years to just roll with it and life is so much easier. Laughing about things helps too.
Especially when you’re laughing over something silly your mutt did! 🙂
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If I stressed while driving, I love to yell at other drivers who are clearly in my way! Actually, when I am stressed a good treat or some cuddle time with Lulu makes things oh so much better!
They do come in handy like that don’t they??
Stress is a killer. I can have a hard time handling it, at which point I usually cry and/or throw a pity party, and after that, I feel better and can deal.
I’ve found kitty purring to be quite helpful as well. 🙂
Oh man, Creemee was curled up next to my feet this morning purring away and I SO did not want to get up.
That’s just torture. Not unlike the looks I get from Calypso as I’m walking out the door. I think it’s a conspiracy….
I recently was at the doctors and my blood pressure was much higher than it usually is. And I didn’t know why. I don’t really feel stressed. I can never make a decision either when it Comes to the most simplest things.
Being at the doctor’s office in the first place just may have had something to do with it, lol! 🙂 Might i suggest a nice glass of pinot noir?
If I get too stressed I have to do something physical to distract myself, like go on a run until I can’t focus on anything but breathing! But the pee on it and walk away strategy sounds like something I could try lol
Feel free! It always seems to work for the Wonder Mutt!