Our "boys"...(aka Boomer and Beethoven)...enjoyed playing outside in today's beautiful weather. They sat very still while I brushed them, (shedding time!), enjoyed special treats and played "fetch" by their own rules, of course. Before bedtime, I allowed more play time, (i.e., barking at neighbors, watching birds, trying to race a low-flying helicopter, etc.) while I finished some chores. It became obvious that their barking at the back door always ended when I checked on them. I also noticed their immediate smiles (yes, they do smile!) and wagging tails as I stepped out on the deck. It didn't even take my counseling psychology degree to quickly determine that they simply wanted me to play with them again. Instead of my usual efforts to train them...they were now trying to train me! I had to smile as I remembered how very much they love to be loved...and simply wanted more time to do just that...love each other.
I began thinking. If our precious dogs long to be loved that much, how many other precious lives are waiting to be loved, too? I know what it means to have a very challenging day. Yet when someone reaches out with kindness, compassion or appreciation, it changes my entire perspective. The most simple gesture can makes a tremendous difference. I believe that countless hearts are aching to be loved in this world. I also believe that lives can be changed...perhaps even saved...if we would just take time to truly care. There's a bonus to reaching out to others with love. It also makes our hearts more joyful. May we never be too busy in our daily lives to touch another heart with life-changing, amazing, precious love.<3~thl
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