D for the four legged creature dogs – lessons from nature
Do you feel that you are superior as humans? Do you feel you have a sixth sense?
Well that is a no actually. We just believe that we are superior to animals.
Yet the fact stays that they are the most superior in the universe. Who? The dogs, of course!
The sensory perceptions in dogs are much stronger that they can sense dangers as well recognize if any known or unknown enters the vicinity of their house.
Just a smell of a human once is enough to keep them alert at all times.
If you observe dogs be it a domestic or a street dog they have their own chartered territories and don’t like to mess each other’s spaces.
Yet we as humans love to tread the neighbour’s path more than necessary. We love interfering, poking in other’s private life and make a mess out of the non-existent thereby creating chaos in the environments. Immense Insecurity and doubts fill our minds and keep us inspired to indulge in other’s lives.
Though i am not a great animal lover yet staying for a few days with a pet changes us as a person. At first you seem to step away from them but after a while we tend to get attached to them. Also, when you observe a dog have you seen it welcome you with wholeheartedness? Each time you show up irrespective of what you may have done or behaved there is an unconditional love and compassion emanating from it.
Do not hold grudges. Love unconditionally to overcome the fear within.
At times just look out of the window and let the world pass by you.
Treat yourself to your favourite specials at times
Enjoy that treat leisurely.
Live in the moment
They live life to the fullest. We learn to ‘live in the moment’ from them. How to greet our loved ones with enthusiasm and forgive them for their mistakes is our biggest take away.
Don’t dogs come in various shapes and sizes too? However comical it sounds, have you observed any of them looking into the mirror or being upset about their appearances? Each one has unique features yet they always appreciate the features they have.
All of us are unique. Don’t compare.
Wont it be wonderful to just accept oneself as we are ? The lesser we think of changing our appearance or personality in different ways to imitate others; it will lead to instant peace in our lives. Lesser comparison and ignoring other’s judgments about your shape or size would lead to a happy life.
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Living with a pet we learn so many things .nice article.
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thank you
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omg.. you have written this so well. quoting from your post “we as humans love to tread the neighbour’s path more than necessary. We love interfering, poking in other’s private life and make a mess out of the non-existent thereby creating chaos in the environments.” how true these words are. i have 6 birds in my home. Two Indian Ring Neck Parrots and 4 love birds. Now my son wants an additional pet, the dog. Fingers crossed as i am confused if i will be able to manage such a big family! lovely post. have a nice day. and thanks for dropping by!
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WOW same here my kids want a pet at home. But somehow I am not ready for it. Thank you for dropping by
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thanks sudha. do try a pet.. it will keep you entertained for sure.
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The pet pic I posted is at my brothers place.. we do visit them when we miss a pet!☺️
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Lovely
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I must confess I am not to close to nature myself but really admire those who are. great theme, made me miss my childhood dog this post !
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thank you for your sharing your views Pooja
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Oh, pet dogs are the best and if we learn even a few things from them our world would be so much better.
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So true.
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I am not a doggie person but loved the interpretation of why a dogs life is more peaceful and happy compared to us humans who are always fussing about our appearance and judging people plus holding grudges for fAr too long
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Thankyou neither am I animal person.. but being in company of a dog for 2 weeks at my bro’s house did bring about a change
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Beautiful comparison between an animal’s and a human’s life.
Very true, that we as human are more interested in other’s life rather ours. One should make peace with oneself and be content what the life offers.
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If we tried being content with oneself possibly the world would be different
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I am terrified of animals, but so agree with your thoughts, Sudha. I have friends who own dogs and swear that their lives have changed for the better after they got them as pets.
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I too have been terrified for better part of my life but somehow things change and so do people
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Dogs are love, dogs are life ❤️
There is always a lot we can learn from them except for licking our own self. That would be disastrous for social hygiene.
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Hmm that would seriously be disastrous. Thanks for dropping by
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Some really nice learnings one can have from pets and you have listed them really well.
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Yes I guess so ..We learn quite some from nature
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Great lessons from man’s best friend. Loved it.
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Thank you so much Meha
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This is such a beautiful post. Dogs are most loving creations – its all the therapy we need some time playing with them 🙂
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True that Thankyou so much Seema
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I grew up in the family where dogs were our constant companions. One thing that I always loved about the dogs is the way the pet dog welcomes you. One can see the warmth of welcome in its eyes. Wish we could also welcome all our near and dear ones with same warmth and enthusiasm.
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True that Anagha.. iv just begun realising that
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I am loving this series Sudha. The way you relate it to animals and birds makes it all very easy to understand.
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Thankyou Deepa I needed just that to post the next!
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I have never had a pet in my life. But I always read and hear amazing stories about having one, especially dogs. Yeah, they can teach us so much if we are willing take cues!
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Neither do i have a pet. It is just recently i overstayed at my bro’s place where they have a pet and thought of penning down my thoughts
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