This morning on my walk, I met the cutest little Lhasa-Apso out with his owner for a morning walk. It was pretty early (7:30am) and there really was no one out on the river on this blustery day. This little dog just thought he was *it*, though...and he was so cute!! We stopped, and I petted him...He continued on his way with his owner. I was listening to some new music I have recently added to my Ipod Workout Mix, and just really enjoying the fact that no one was around!!
A short while later, I came across the Lhasa-Apso and his owner again, this time sneaking some clementines (I think) from a tree on property...I pretended like I didn't see the owner covertly sliding the clementines in his pocket - Frankly, they are a favorite of mine too, and if I weren't such a chicken (OK: and if I had pockets!) I probably would have filched a few too! Again, though, what drew my notice was not the owner and his activities, but the dog and his happy grin as he waited for his owner to get a move on.
A few minutes later, the dog and his owner disappeared from sight, and I continued on my walk...The sun was starting to come out a little bit more, and the chill in the air was lifting. I rounded the corner, and suddenly, this flash of blonde dashed across my path!! I laughed, because it totally snapped me out of my own head...it was the Lhasa-Apso...I guess he figured his owner got to pick a few things he liked (clementines), so it was turn (apparently, squirrels are his delicacy of choice!)! It was delightful and inspiring to see this dog dash as he went to go chase the squirrel...complete abandon in the moment, in the joy of chasing that squirrel.
Today, my wish for everyone is that you can pursue what you like with such joyful abandon. I hope it's not squirrels, but if it is...I sure hope you catch a few!
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