Here’s the surprising answer of a 6 year old child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog\u2019s owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn\u2019t do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker\u2018s family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The little boy seemed to accept Belker\u2019s transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker\u2019s Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that dogs’ lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, \u201dI know why.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I\u2019d never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \u201dPeople are born so that they can learn how to live a good life \u2014 like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?\u201d The six-year-old continued,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201dWell, dogs already know how to do that, so they don\u2019t have to stay for as long as we do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 When your loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
\u2022 Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
\u2022 Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.
\u2022 Take naps.
\u2022 Stretch before rising.
\u2022 Run, romp, and play daily.
\u2022 Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
\u2022 Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
\u2022 On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
\u2022 On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
\u2022 When you\u2019re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
\u2022 Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
\u2022 Be faithful.
\u2022 Never pretend to be something you\u2019re not.
\u2022 If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
\u2022 When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That’s the secret of happiness that we can learn from a good dog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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