I recently lost a cousin /friend/ encourager. She was a kind and caring sole who over the course of her life had 13 rescue dogs. She loved all animals and I remember her giving me hug after she witnessed me stop my car to let a squirrel cross the road.
I think she loved dogs so much because they are uncomplicated and nonjudgmental. A dog is thrilled to see you every time you come home even if you have only been gone 15 minutes. A dog is thrilled with excitement if you ask “want to go for a walk?” How many people will let you throw a ball for them to fetch and wait anxiously for you to throw it again. And when all the fun is had a dog is content with some kibble and to join you on the couch for a nap.
I think we should be more like dogs; enjoy this moment the past is gone, and the future is unknowable so go for a walk, hug a dog, become uncomplicated.
And when I come in contact with a dog I will think of and miss my cousin.
