valentine’s day

From Penguin: A Different Perspective About Love this Valentine’s Day

Posted by Barbara Techel

Today has me thinking about Valentine’s Days from past years. How far I’ve grown in my self-awareness and love for self and observed with curiosity as expectations fell away.

And the first card I created for my upcoming animal-themed oracle deck is Penguin, which symbolizes love in my deck.

The journey through life with a partner is certainly one of my biggest blessings. And learning to love all aspects of myself has certainly made the journey that much sweeter.

So today, on this Valentine’s Day I hope this insight from Penguin as I talk about in the video will have you reflecting on how you can bring more kindness and love to yourself.

The journey through life with a partner is certainly one of my biggest blessings. And learning to love all aspects of myself has certainly made the journey that much sweeter.

So today, on this Valentine’s Day I hope this insight from Penguin as I talk about in the video will have you reflecting on how you can bring more kindness and love to yourself.

XO

Barb

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Love is in the Air

Posted by Barbara Techel

IMG_1972 eThough it feels like everyday is a day of love with sweet little Gidget now a part of my life, tomorrow is the Hallmark official day of love.

I had fun taking some photos of Lil’ G for this special day. As you can see, she is quite the wonderful little model, too (it helps that I have treats for her I suppose).

For some fun, I have a contest going on on my Facebook page if you’d like to check it out. It’s another Valentine photo of Miss G where you have to add a caption to her photo to enter. Winner will receive a copy of “Through Frankie’s Eyes” (print copy within US and ebook outside of US).  But hurry, winner will be chosen at 5:00pm cst on Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day at Our House- No Gifts or Cards

Posted by Barbara Techel

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 Chickie took 1st place at Paws-a-Palooza in FL for her Valentine’s Day Chick costume

Yesterday I received this photo of Chickie and a few more which you can see on Facebook on National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day page.   Chickie belongs to Kevin.  I’ve never met Kevin, but consider him a friend because of our love of wheelie dogs.

The sweet photo of Chickie made me think of Valentine’s Day coming up tomorrow. John and I no longer buy gifts or cards for each other and haven’t for quite a few years. I’m not against Valentine’s Day as after all it is about love. But what I don’t care for is the pressure to do something or buy something for the one you love.

I didn’t always feel this way. Years ago I’d get so upset if John forgot, or if he would ask me what I wanted. I just wanted to be surprised and not asked– and to quote the Nike ad, Just do it.  

I’m not really sure what changed, but over time it just didn’t matter to me anymore. I love my life with John. We have so much fun together just about every day. And I’m not going to say it’s Valentine’s Day every day around here, but for the most part, we ebb and flow quite nicely.

It’s also been so heart warming to me to see John expand in this thoughts and love for Frankie and now Joie. One of the best gifts he has given to me is his understanding that my soul needs to care for these special pups- this is who I am- this is what makes my heart sing.

Not only that, he has supported my dreams of writing my children’s books and now my new book. He is the main bread winner as I try to make my way in the publishing world. He also supports my mission and my passion for my continuing efforts of wanting to educate others about IVDD as well as bringing a positive face and voice to dogs in wheelchairs. To me, this is love. No cards or gifts could convey this to me but his actions and support of all that I do.

So this Valentine’s Day I will likely take a moment to say an extra grateful thank you for the love of my life, my sweet Johnnie. And I’ll also hug and kiss Kylie and Joie a few more times than usual… if that is even possible.  <WINK>