I'm just wrapping up another session of my nature photography course, with quite a large group of students this time. Totally grateful, and totally enjoying it, but it's keeping me on my toes, let me tell ya! Without fail, while typing away at top speed, I'll pause for a moment and catch a glimpse of my dog, the velvety-eared Delilah, taking a big snooze in the sun, snoring like a bulldozer, not a care in the world. (Obviously, she doesn't remember thunder, her arch nemesis, while she's napping.)
Why are dogs such experts at relaxing? I've got 10 guesses:
- Politicians: Don't know what they are. Don't care.
- Mortgage? Electric bills? Insurance rates? No clue.
- Next meal is all ready to eat, just ten steps away from cozy bed.
- No sense of "nap guilt."
- Dogs are downright gorgeous just as they are. Even first thing in the morning. Even last thing at night.
- They don't care about (or even seem aware of) their dreadful doggy breath. Ditto for their dreadful doggy farts.
- They know they can make us laugh if they simply flip over for a reeeeeally good belly rub.
- They live in the moment: No regrets, no plans, and definitely no multi-tasking.
- They can bark if they want to; they can leave their cares behind. (Can you name the 80's pop song going through my mind right now? Hint: One-hit wonder.)
- They know just how much they are really, truly, fully loved. And that their mere presence makes our lives so much richer and sweeter, softer and kinder.
Your turn, dog-lovers: What did I leave off the list? I'm all ears!
P.S. Delilah is a rescue dog--my favorite "breed." If you'd like to find your own velvety-eared best friend, I highly recommend Eleventh Hour Rescue (that's where we got Delilah) or your local animal shelter.
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