Duff’s Thought for the Day
Lion Dog
It’s better to be a lion for a day than a sheep all your life. —Elizabeth Kenny Duff here. At times, my Mom says I become a Lion Dog. I move through the Brush, on the prowl for Whatever Suits my Fancy. At times, It is a brightly colored Wrapper. Or perhaps, I stop in…
Read MoreThe Pebble in Your Shoe
Often it is not the mountains ahead that wear you out, it’s the pebble in your shoe. —Muhammed Ali Duff here. As I considered this concept, its implications were astounding. I was remembering Past Relationships with Other Puppies and Special Friends. Often, time spent with Them was peaceful. We had fun. We Ran and Played…
Read MoreConsequences
You can choose anything you want . . . except the consequences. —Words To Live By Duff here. Ah, Consequences. The bane of my existence. Typically, I am a well Behaved Therapy Dog. I mind my manners. I am thoughtful toward others, never intruding. If so inclined, I play with my Clients. And do we…
Read MoreThe Important Things in Life
Forget to remember and remember to forget what isn’t important to you. —Kathy Walter Duff here. Sometimes, I get wound up in one Important Way of Doing Something. Like: this is the only way to go on this path in the forest. Or this is the only way to get an extra treat. Perhaps this…
Read MoreLove Others
A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself. —Josh Billings Duff again. I open my Heart to a select few people. And it pays enormous dividends. I have a multitude of ways to show love to my Good Friends. When we connect, I am ecstatic to see…
Read MoreWalking on Tiptoe
You can never leave footprints that last if you’re always walking on tiptoe. —Leymah Gbowee Greetings! Duff here. I see so many people who go through their Lives on tiptoe. They stay Small and do not venture an opinion, for fear of saying the wrong thing. Or hurting another’s Feelings. When asked what they would…
Read MoreCourage is Your Ally
Kites rise highest against the wind, not with it. —Sir Winston Churchill Duff again. What a thought provoking statement. I was considering that very issue the other day. The wind was powerful when I went for my Walk. Some folks even said gusts were up to 45 miles an hour. And you could prove it…
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