When we adopt a dog or any pet, we know it is going to end with us having to say goodbye, but we still do it. And we do it for a very good reason: They bring so much joy and optimism and happiness. They attack every moment of every day with that attitude.
Interpretation
Adopting a pet brings joy and fulfillment, despite the inevitable goodbye.
This quote reflects the bittersweet reality of pet ownership, emphasizing that even though we know we will eventually lose our furry companions, the joy and happiness they bring into our lives make the experience worthwhile. It highlights the positive attitude that pets exhibit and how their presence can deeply enrich our lives.
In practice
During a speech at an animal rescue event, to inspire people to adopt pets.
a happy birthday this evening, I sat by an open window and read till the light was gone and the book was no more than a part of the darkness. I could easily have switched on a lamp, but I wanted to ride the day down into night, to sit alone, and smooth the unreadable page with the pale gray ghost of my hand
Happiness and peace of mind are a matter of consciousness. We must create the harmony we desire. As we raise our level of consciousness we become more in tune with the true nature of our being. This type of awareness is not an accident; it comes from study and an understanding that we are truly creative.
When your feeling down, do you know you can change it, like that. Put on a beautiful piece of music, start singing, that will change your emotion - or think of something beautiful, think of a baby, maybe one you love, really keep that thought in your mind, block out everything but that thought. I guarantee you'll start to feel good.
Look, really look, at how beautiful this day is. Let go of the worries and anxieties and judgments, and see the beauty.
Celebration never need depend on outside circumstances. We need not wait for a special holiday or a formal occasion, nor a sunny and cloudless day. True celebration arises from a joy that is first experienced deep within, and spills over into an overflow of song and dance and laughter, and yes, even tears of gratitude.
...the face has limited space. My mother used to say, if you fill your face with laughing, there will be no more room for crying.
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