It's been a while. I know. I've been doing some new things and making some big choices. My mind has been in a lot of places and trying to sort some things out. I'm glad I'm on this journey, and am finding that living love is a great way to grow courage. A friend of mine posted this, and it really inspired me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmMFIganRQY
I've also been watching the "Dog Whisperer" and am learning a lot about being a calm, assertive pack leader. Not only for my new canine friend - but in many other areas of my life as well. I have always seen myself as a leader, but often a reluctant one. That fear of rejection, or making mistakes, or somehow being viewed in a negative light holds me back....
But perhaps having 20 seconds of insane courage will help me to be the leader I need to be for my family... for myself.... and to grow in love and life.
Aloha,
Emily
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Tuesday, 1 May 2012
May 1st
So, I got a dog.... it may seem crazy (and it is), but I really felt like I just needed a little more love in my life - to give and receive with a furry friend.
My furry friend, Santera, is a special animal. She should be dead - in fact, she should have died at least twice... but some human angels have been looking out for her... She has a story so amazing that I've stopped telling it because people always look at me like I can't possibly be telling the truth... :)
She is also special because she is a therapy dog of sorts for me. She is helping me to get out of a self-defeating rut. Because of Santera, I now get straight out of bed every morning 1 1/2 hours earlier than usual.... I pull on my coat and my mitts... and we go for a walk. I had forgotten how beautiful the world is at dawn. So, I am developing healthier routines, so that my whole life will be healthier.
Sometimes big goals require big changes to achieve.
We must walk consciously only part way toward our goal, and then leap in the dark to our success.
Henry David Thoreau
It sure is dark when I wake up now... but the most amazing thing happens as we get started.... it grows lighter....
Aloha,
Emily
My furry friend, Santera, is a special animal. She should be dead - in fact, she should have died at least twice... but some human angels have been looking out for her... She has a story so amazing that I've stopped telling it because people always look at me like I can't possibly be telling the truth... :)
She is also special because she is a therapy dog of sorts for me. She is helping me to get out of a self-defeating rut. Because of Santera, I now get straight out of bed every morning 1 1/2 hours earlier than usual.... I pull on my coat and my mitts... and we go for a walk. I had forgotten how beautiful the world is at dawn. So, I am developing healthier routines, so that my whole life will be healthier.
Sometimes big goals require big changes to achieve.
We must walk consciously only part way toward our goal, and then leap in the dark to our success.
Henry David Thoreau
It sure is dark when I wake up now... but the most amazing thing happens as we get started.... it grows lighter....
Aloha,
Emily
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