Me and the Dood: Learning to leave it My main mini squeeze Koda teaches me a lot about disengaging. In yoga speak, we call it Pratyahara. That’s another way of describing an ability to turn inwards and away from distractions perceived by all our senses. Not by sleeping though, so don’t get excited that you’ve nailed the skill… (“withdrawal”)…the ability to “switch off” and produce a state of extreme inward-mindedness
Koda, my mini labradoodle teaches me something new every day. This category is for you if in need of some inspiration and cuteness
The Art of the Thank You: Grati-dood
July 28, 2021
Koda is teaching me a lot about gratitude and the art of the thank you. Even though she can’t speak human, her idea of saying thank you is usually to lick an eye, ear, hand or calf. There’s a sweetness to doing something that makes your puppy happy. It truly makes me feel good to receive her grateful affection. I know also when she growls at me that she’s pissed
Generation Covid-19 Puppy: Me and the Dood
July 11, 2021
Koda is from the COVID-19 puppy generation. Like baby boomers and GEN X,Y,Z, there are definitely COVID-19 puppies. Whether it was the actual lockdown experience in Philadelphia or a chain of events during the pandemic that nurtured her purchase, I’m not entirely sure. Koda at 10 weeks During the pandemic, my sister-in-law got a beautiful dog named Maisy. Once we were able to travel (that was scary, even with a
Me and the Dood: In the Moment
July 7, 2021
In the moment is where it all happens. The past was and the future has yet to present itself. So when I sat on this bench with the Dood, I chose it for the message, “Your past does not define you”. It got me to think, and I invite you to do the same. Hanging in the Hood with the Dood The past often feels real, especially when we think
I want to see what you see: Lessons from a mini labradoodle
July 4, 2021
I’ve been hiding behind my mini labradoodle Koda since she came into my/our life in December 2020. I’m not sure if it’s writers block or the fact she’s both frickin cute and inspirational at the same time. By hiding I mean I basically stopped keeping up my blog in favor of insta pics and quips using the puppy as my muse. What’s the saying, a picture is worth a 1000
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