02/22/2024
********...This man walked into my office today…********
…and says, “I came to see my dog.” You see he had been busy elsewhere in the building after meeting my little dog, Ruby, who sleeps at my feet. Every time someone steps into the office, Ruby jumps to attention and goes straight to the “new meat” as I call it.
She LOVES attention, and even though I am allowed to have her here in the office (rather than staying at home all day by herself), I still have work to do, so I cannot be having her on my lap or getting scratches ALL DAY as she would like!
He and Ruby had bonded earlier. He scratches, she falls in love, he scratches more, she leans in, he falls in love…cheap date! Alas, she had her attention fulfilled at that moment by a fairly large biscujit…she didn’t need him at the time. He was crestfallen! She was no longer his dog!
He ended up going into a story about how he, as one of a large construction crew for years, had brought his new puppy to the jobsite because it could not be home alone all day. He told us of all these big, burly tough men who spent as little time in the office as they had to FOR YEARS. That focused hard work attitude melted when they came into that “puppified” space! He told us of these sweet, soft, gentle hearted men that became squishy and love struck at the sight of this adorable baby dog.
It really made me think about how much we all yearn to open our hearts and be soft and squishy if we will allow ourselves the space – especially when it is not expected.
So, just for a moment, close your eyes and imagine a basketful of
puppies or kittens, and let your heart and mind wander for a minute in stroking baby animals, feel their soft and gentle tiny bodies covered in new fur, warm and squiggly and full of cuddly affection, open your heart up and feel the
warmth of unconditional love from them or your pet at home and the excitement of coming home to an adoring pet
or better yet, a welcoming child….
Just open up your heart and let that soak in for a moment.
Then, if you have to – go back to work refreshed and rejuvenated!
Thanks Ruby!