Dogs as we all know, is one of the friendliest animals on earth. We own dogs as pets and same time we could learn some life lessons from the dog.
However, below are the life lessons we could learn from the dog.
1. Loyalty and reliable.
Dogs are loyal and reliable. They will fight any intruder or any prey in their environment. They can go to the extent of sacrificing their life to protect. They are royal and reliable. We should learn this from the dog, to be loyal and reliable in everything we do.
2. Loving unconditionally.
Dogs are known to love unconditionally. They don’t hold on to grudges even when they are yelled at. We should love unconditionally and forgive easily too. Life is easy when we do things unconditionally and forgive easily.
3. Living in the moment.
for dogs, the past is gone and nothing can be done to bring it back. Dogs don’t hold back to the past. They live with principle of accepting things you can’t change and changing the things you can. Dogs live in the present moment. we should learnt this from the dogs and accept any situation we find ourselves in.
4. Overcoming fear with love.
There are some dogs that are aggressive. Their aggressiveness could be linked to lack of care and love. But once they are taken care of, one will notice that they will become more gentle and friendly. Same applies to we humans, we are fearful and feel insecure when we don’t feel loved. fear and insecurities can be overcomed with love. With self-love and making those around us feel loved, life will get easier.
5. Letting go of grudges
Holding on to grudges keeps one down psychologically down and prevents growth in life. We could develop the feeling of resentment towards someone and this originates from within. Dogs are free-spirited animal and as such don’t hold grudges. We should learn this lesson from the dog as it will make life easy for us.
6. Self acceptance.
Self acceptance is one thing we should learn from the dog. We should not imitate others or wish we had been like them. We should accept our looks and our flaws. We should practice loving everything about us.
7. Enjoying the journey.
Dogs are known to be sticking out their head through the window while riding on a car. This shows that they are enjoying the breath of fresh air. For them, they don’t want to care what is happening during the journey. We should set our goals, however, we should know that what matters is the journey of achieving it. We should be free spirited in pushing our goals as this will prevent depression and self pity.
8. Playing while exercising every day.
Dogs are playful in nature. They can jump and run around. Dogs do many a time, induce us to do exercise. However, there is difference between exercise and playing. Exercise involves movement of the body while playing opens the spirit and mind to new creativity and ideas. Playing and exercise are very important as it helps eases stress from work and anxiety. We should learn this from the dog as it will help us to live a more healthy life.
9. Being excited for good things.
Dogs are very expressive when they are happy. They show it by jumping up and down when they are about to get some food. This shows that they appreciate the minutest thing happening around them and we should emulate this from the dog. We should be excited for the little things that happen to us. Its shows we appreciate it.
Fellow steemian, there are a lot of life lessons to learn form the dog. So if you don’t own a dog yet, go get one.
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