You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the World around you. What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.

There is Power in Kindness. Kindness is loaning someone your strength instead of reminding them of their weakness. We should be lifting each other up, cheering each other on — not trying to outshine one another. The Sky would be awfully dark with just one star.

The smallest of things can make you feel like something is special about today . . . My earliest memory is the image of our Scottish Terrier puppy, a little black ball of fur with big brown eyes, being held in the arms of the man carrying him down the stairs of their home . . . when I pull up that brief moment in my mind’s eye, it re-ignites those feelings . . . magical, joy-full, something special . . . His name was Cricket.

There was a man sitting on the corner of a street that led to busy shopping center. He looked tired, defeated. His loyal canine companion, a beautiful red Husky, quietly lying next to him eyes closed. Luckily, it wasn’t too cold or too rainy. He held a cardboard sign that read “anything helps”. My heart sank, my Soul heavy. I wasn’t going to that shopping center  and was in a rush to get back to my office, but I couldn’t ignore them. I keep a bag stocked with dog treats, canned dog food, water bottles, and gift cards for fast food in my car, so I went back, stopped and talked with him for a moment. Jim and his dog Zeus. He smiled and was so grateful for the little bit I gave him. It lightened my Soul. Hopefully, it brought a little bit of joy — and hope — to Jim and Zeus. Please consider scattering some joy where you see a need. Your Soul will thank you.

Dogs make such good company. They don’t question the fact that you are going to take a nap 30 minutes after getting up; they are happy to accommodate you. They don’t care if you’ve combed your hair or brushed your teeth. They just want to be with you. Go for a ride with you. Take a walk with you. Hang out on the couch with you. Dogs help you find solace in a chaotic world; and in moments of darkness, reshape your life into one that makes sense — a life full of joy, beauty, and love. Dog is Good