Live Happily

Some strategies to live happily.

We have two dogs, Simba and Chico.  Both are rescues and each one has his own issues but we love both of them anyway.

Recently we walked them to the cul de sac at the end of our street.  As we passed our neighbor’s home, Simba and Chico pulled to greet Sue.  They love Sue.  We spent some time talking with her.  As we talked, I watched Simba and Chico and realized they are truly happy creatures.

I thought about what they do to be as happy as they are.

• Be careful who you spend time with.

Spend time with people who love you for who you are.  Avoid those who make you feel worse about yourself.

Simba and Chico know that Rob and Sue love them.  They pull to get to Rob and Sue every time they see them.

But they both avoid those who do not love them.  We used to use a plumber who hated dogs, especially small dogs.  They made certain he did not get near them.

Did you know that just being around negative people affects your physical and mental health?

• Take time to smell life’s sweet things.

Every time we take Simba and Chico outside, they stop to smell lots of things.  They simply refuse to keep walking when they notice a good smell nearby.

Did you know that laboratory studies and animal studies have shown that certain essential oils have antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, calming, or energizing effects?

• Never give up!

Rob and Sue had a cat named Buttercup until recently.  Simba and Chico loved to play with her.  During our recent walk, they searched relentlessly all over Rob and Sue’s home to find Buttercup.  They did not stop searching for Buttercup until we dragged them back home.

Simba and Chico make themselves happy by not giving up on what they really want.

• Always be ready to give and receive affection.

Simba and Chico are always ready for hugs, pets, and belly rubs.  When anyone rubs their bellies or pets them, they respond in kind.

Love results in greater happiness, of course!

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We can learn from everything in our environment, especially from our pets. If everyone applied Simba and Chico’s methods to be happy to their lives,  a lot more people would live happily!

Soar like an eagle over life’s storms.  Aim to live happily every day!

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