Purpose of a dog

Everyday we receive emails in our inbox, some nice, some funny, some junk & then some that just hit the nail on the head within your soul....

This is one of those... ENJOY!

A  Dog's Purpose?    (from  a 6-year-old).

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.
I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the  family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and  offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for  the old dog in their home.
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.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker’s 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.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after  Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad  fact that animal lives are shorter than human  lives.  
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me.  I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.  It has changed the way I try and live.

He said, ''People are born so that they can learn  how to live a good life -- like loving everybody  all the time and being nice, right?''
The  Six-year-old continued,''Well, dogs already know  how to do that, so they don't have to stay as  long.''

Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow  the experience of fresh air and the wind in your  face to be pure Ecstasy.

Take  naps.

Stretch  before rising.

Run,  romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!

Namaste
Kay-Cheree! xo 

Another Sunrise from the Sunshine Coast

Mmmm, Saturday morning I took the boy down to the beach for his monthly Surf comp and decided we would leave early enough that I could catch the Sunrise (as I haven't seen one for some time) and it got me thinking that sometimes in life we get so bogged down with everything else that is going on in our lives, that we forget about ourselves.  We put ourselves at the bottom of the pile, but just never seem to get to the bottom... some other task comes along that needs immediate attention or is more important.  

The more people I meet and observe confirms my views that the balance of life includes give and take.  You need to give a little to others, but you also need to take a little for yourself.  You can put that into any physical/emotional context that suits you.. for me at the moment, it is time.  I tend to find I put a lot of time in, often to several tasks at once, but I don't take much time back (for myself). Time for me, would just be a moment (an hour or two would be better - a week would be a dream!) that I don't have to do anything, no cleaning, no washing, no organising children or hubby, no stopping the dog from chewing the socks, or removing the cats from the furniture.  To just sit on the couch and read a magazine in peace, to go and chase the Sun's path when i feel like it, to not have to think about work deadlines or bills that have to be paid.... and the response I am sensing is you probably think 'Yeah right, in your dreams'. :)

But it doesn't have to be in your dreams, as with a little action... you can turn it into reality!  That is one of the reasons I love to go out and capture Sunrises (or sunsets), because for that 20-40mins I find that I am NOT thinking about anything else other than wondering what colours, shadows, and shapes the sun rising will display!

At the end of the day, everything else will still be there, but we definately need to take that time for ourselves to charge the batteries and brighten the spirit (so to speak). 

At the moment I manage this a couple of times a week..... my goal is to manage time for me on a daily basis!

So back to Saturday, here are a few shots I managed whilst in 'MY' time!!

Hope you enjoyed the visions....

Namaste

Kay-Cheree

U12 Grey ... Semi Finalists!

The last HOORAA for the Kawana Dolphin U12 Greys!  Well done guys on a fantastic season and making it through to the Semi's against Stanley Rivers!!!  I have enjoyed watching the games and capturing you guys in action, you are all talented and I hope to see you all back again next season.  You can still hold your heads high...and make sure to keep an eye out on the next edition of the 'Local Directories'! Team spirit is what it is all about!!!

from behind the lens.....

Kay-Cheree