I don’t have long thoughts this week, just a fundamental realization about the new addition to my life. The addition is Peanut, a now 12 weeks old puppy.
I had a stressful week, and for the first time in my life no matter how late I had stayed up because I was too anxious to go to sleep, I had to be up at 7:00 and in an upbeat state to match up to puppy morning energy.
No matter how big the problem at hand is or no matter how important my work deadline pretends to be, there is an overruling reality now, which is Peanut.
One might think it is just the manual task of putting some food or throwing a few toys around, but actually, she is very in tune with my energy, which means that unless I am fully present, she remains agitated or uneasy.
Just like anyone, I always realized that this was a big responsibility. Now, I realize that even more than that, it is a commitment to be present for someone else every day, for years to come. As testing as it might seem, it is perhaps one of the most worthwhile tasks I’ve ever brought on myself.
perhaps you reached a stage where you are able to provide care-physically, mentally, and financially. a prerequisite to maturity and wisdom. well done <3
I love this insight