Grateful for Today
A couple unexpected things have happened to close friends of mine lately that really made me do some self examination. Life can change so quickly! Things that we take for granted can be gone before we know it. I really think that the world that we live in makes is difficult to be content and grateful for what we have.
I hate to even admit it, but I think that it’s even true in how I view my dogs. Especially with my training, I’ll find myself spinning over thoughts that, “if I had only done this or that things would be so different.” Or, I think, “with my next dog, I am going to do this and this and this.” I don’t know if everyone else has this same problem, but it’s difficult for me to just focus on now and to enjoy today. Between wishing I could change the past and hoping for a perfect future, I’m worn out. LOL
Having said that, I think that’s really important to look back and reflect on how our choices turn out, and I also think it’s important to set goals for the future, it’s just finding that balance where I don’t lose the present that’s difficult for me…
Life can change much too quickly, for sure. Every day I wake up grateful for the wonderful life I have, our healthy, and our safety and my job.
You never know when some lady is gonna run a red light in front of you and smash up your car! Reminds me, they didn’t return my front license plate I need to get that back.
I’m like you about the ‘my next dog’ thoughts, I do that ALL the time! The next puppy will be perfect, well trained, I’ll have more time.. bleh. I need to work the dogs I have!