Hello everyone, nice to see you again!
As you may already know I have a Maltese puppy named Minnie, and like every dog she needs her daily walks (several of them). She loves them so much, it looks like her heart is going to explode just by mentioning word walk.
It has been a big change for me too. It's not only been great for my figure, it's also good for my health and for clearing my thoughts.
There is always something interesting happening on our walks, and this night we ran in to several people with dogs also, and guess what?! Non of them seamed nervous or anxious, they all look happy and in the mood to talk. And it got me thinking, it's almost a rule, people I see with their dogs are generally in good mood.
Now, I'm sure there is a ton of scientific research on the subject, and the answer is only one click away, but I don't want that answer. I want to come to conclusion by my self (or with my fiance, when I badger him with my theories :))
So for the rest of our walk (when not being stopped by people to tell me how cute she is) I thought about animals and people, the differences and similarities. I wasn't sure what was it in animals that made us so happy?
- Did they bring us closer to nature, to our natural state?
- Is it because you can trust them more then people?
- Is it because they don't judge?
- Is it because you don't have to worry what they think?
There are a lot of questions, but it all came to the same answer - LOVE. Especially with dogs (I admit cats can be seen as cold). But dogs love you everyday, all day, no mater what you wear, or how you smell (even better if it's food). There is no one (well maybe children) who would be so happy to see you like a dog. And they show it, they don't ever hide the fact that you are their Universe and you love them even more.
I think people crave love and someone to love them unconditionally. And I am certain that you can't make anyone love you that way, but maybe you can love yourself? No matter how you look, talk, walk, smell or anything else, love yourself unconditionally, and other will to!
Try it, the best thing is it's free and you got nothing to lose!
With LOVE,
Tamara