I’m really beginning to think that Gidget is a Buddha who was reincarnated into a wiener dog body.

When something strikes me that I want to pursue, I tend to think I have to get it all done in one sitting.

Such was the case early this afternoon as I got excited about a project (and upcoming class/workshop) I’ve just begun working on in partnership with my friend and animal communicator, Dawn (stay tuned in the future for news about this!).

I went full steam ahead after a Skype call with her. Trying to make sure I captured all the thoughts running wild in my mind. And then they stopped coming.

And I tried to force more thoughts as if a deadline was looming in front of me within the hour. But it isn’t.

But this is how I can get. And why I’m so thankful for my dogs who remind me that pausing is good.

Going for a walk is good. Rolling in the grass is good (well okay, Buddha Gidget rolls and I let my bare feet soak up the energy of the earth). Letting my mind simmer is good.

Catching this photo of her as we took a break out in the yard centered me in an instant…

As if she was conveying to me to s-l-o-w down, take a deep breath, and trust that all will work out just fine, and in just the way it’s supposed to.

I bow in gratitude to my wise Buddah dog friend.  Namaste.