Live in the Moment [Dog Wisdom #1]

If you aren't in the moment, you are either looking forward to uncertainty, or back to pain and regret. Jim Carrey
Dogs are some of my favorite teachers, imparting wisdom into my life in ways I never thought possible! One of the most cherished lessons I've learned from my dogs is to live in the moment. Dogs are masters of mindfulness. In other words, they are aware of their surroundings and what they are doing moment by moment . . . and I believe that they extract the fullest joy from each moment. I think this is what gives them their seemingly carefree spirit. What is mindfulness? And what are the benefits? [Read more]

What Would You Give Jesus For Christmas? [Poem for Dog Lovers]

What would you give Jesus for Christmas?
Join with me in imagining a very special gift to Jesus with this heart-warming poem by Jane Sears. 
Gift To Jesus— A Dog , by Jane L. Sears
"I wish that someone had given little Jesus
a dog as loyal as mine
to sleep by His manger and gaze in His eyes
and adore Him for being divine. . . .

How I Overcame Depression With the Help of My Dogs!

Dogs are good for our health! Each time I hug my dogs I feel more hopeful, happier, and healthier!  
This was never more evident than when I was recovering from a surgery. I'll never forget coming home after an appendectomy, having some complications, and spiraling into depression due to the ongoing pain. My doctors were amazing, and prescribed what I needed to heal physically. But emotionally, it was another story . . .