The vehicle came to a slow stop at the intersection. I watched pedestrians cross the road, hurrying to arrive at the destination, giving off the distinct vibe that they had to fill every second of the day to feel productive; that there must be a physically tangible result for the time spent on any endeavor. Busy minutes and seconds were allocated as a measure of worth. As a result, time given to quiet contemplation and reflection seemed to garner little value.
Through the window, I saw humans scurrying about. I thought about life, about my life in particular; walking in the park, chasing birds and squirrels, frequently hearing ‘atta boy’ and ‘good doggy,’ playing with my fur friends, taking long naps, getting cuddles, and hugs.
I thought about the simplicity of my life and I wondered if it was this simplicity that brought contentment.
And then I wondered about those busy human lives.
Peace,
Jack
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8 Comments
Rebecca Sanchez
December 12, 2019 at 8:42 pmJack, you have it right! We humans fill our lives up with business and things and that can often distract us from our truthful journey. Thanks for the reminder – and I hope you get a lot more snuggles too!
jackandandrea
December 18, 2019 at 8:23 pmRebecca,
Thanks for the comment. And my snuggle count has gone up. Yay me. Jack
Jenna Emmons
December 12, 2019 at 10:49 pmYou are a seriously Zen little pup! I wish more humans thought about these things
jackandandrea
December 18, 2019 at 8:21 pmThank you Jenna. I wish that too. Jack
Molly Weinfurter
December 12, 2019 at 11:49 pmThis is a great post! I notice that I often feel like I need to be busy all the time, but this helped remind me that we sometimes need to just sit back and enjoy life like our dogs do. 🙂
jackandandrea
December 18, 2019 at 8:21 pmSometimes the view of life thought dogs’ lens is the best.
Thanks for the comment.
Jack
PetCurve
December 13, 2019 at 12:08 amI’m sure you are a good boy Jack. Way to do a great job making us think about enjoying the little things and small moments in life!
jackandandrea
December 18, 2019 at 8:19 pmThank you. I like to think of myself as a good boy. Small, deeply felt moments in life are the best. Jack