5. A positive self-image is a matter of choice.
Man’s best friend isn’t hard on herself. She doesn’t look in the mirror in an attempt to find flaws. If she’s 12, she views herself the same way she did when she was two. And she sure as heck doesn’t worry about her weight. In fact, she adores herself every single day, paws, flaws and all.
On the other hand, we spend hours picking ourselves apart. In the meantime, life’s positives take a back seat to hundreds of negatives. We choose to focus on the flaws in ourselves, creating a harsh reality that is anything but productive.
What would happen if we embraced the accepting view of a dog? Maybe it wouldn’t be as catastrophic if those skinny jeans didn’t fit. Instead, we’d find another pair of jeans and celebrate the beauty of our curves.
6. True love is unconditional.
To dogs, love doesn’t come with strings attached. If they’re upset, they deal with the pain of the moment- and then let it go. Yesterday’s drama isn’t today’s agenda. It’s a part of the past, and it stays there.
As humans, we get angry. And then we hold onto this anger, refusing to let it go. But really, what good does this do? Sure, we need time to process the situation at hand. However, love is about forgiveness. Think of how many times your dog has forgiven you.