A Blog about my dog:
As I think about this day of compassion and the U-tube video about “God and Dog” I couldn’t help but think about my own dog, Murphy. He is the central source of love and compassion at my house. (Well I guess that is beside me) No matter how many times we forget to walk him, tell him he stinks, kick him out of the kitchen, yell at him for counter surfing or procrastinate giving him a bath, he just continues to love his family. He is always there waiting when we come home in the afternoon with his smiling doggy face. He continues to want to be petted and loved, no matter what.
My dog, Murphy, has been there for me in times of hardship with an ever present spirit. I went through a hard phase 2 years ago and I was amazed about how intuitive, Murphy was to my emotions and feelings. If I was going through a bout of tears, he would sit by me, put his paw on my leg and just look at me with his compassionate brown eyes. He followed me around; just to be sure I was ok. I was continually amazed at the depth of this dog’s perception about my needs and emotions.
I guess the reason I’m blogging about my dog on this day of compassion is because I think a pet’s love and devotion to their owner is similar to the way I want to be with others. I wish I was more in tune with other people’s emotions and feelings and was just willing to sit and let them cry while I put my hand on their shoulder until they felt better. To me that is true compassion. Being willing to put aside my own agenda for someone else and just be present for them in their time of need.
I’m not sure I did such a great job on this day of compassion. I think I’m being too much of duck and not enough of a dog. I’m going to try harder for tomorrow and the day after that and the day after that.
Tonya,
ReplyDeleteI miss my dog, too. I was kind of guilted into taking her last year, but I am so happy I have her now. She is a source of comfort on bad days, and a source of entertainment on the other days. Watching that video made me think of her differently, and see her as a constant source of compassion. She loves everyone, except for kids and strangers...hmmmm. I can't wait to see her!
Tonya, man's best friend for sure, does a dog know anything other than compassion for it's owner? I think of my dog Sable and her desire to always be where ever I am, never holding a grudge or judging. Why do we hold grudges and constantly judge, what does it get us, other than having our buttons constantly pushed.
ReplyDeleteTonya,
ReplyDeleteYou're right. The dog video wrecked me. Dogs are truly man's/women's best friend. I think about my family a lot and every time I picture them, my dogs poke up in the memory. Dexter and Mason are in for some good lovin when I get home.
I love your post - the video made me cry - I showed it to my son and emailed it out to my husband and daughter - for the record we don't really kick the dog it's just a saying in our house. I did feel so bad for her after the video though that I bought her french fries and shared them with her - it's our special secret when no one else is home that we share ;)
ReplyDeleteand Tonya I'll miss you too but we'll keep in touch!