My wife and I have a Pomeranian and a Cocker Spaniel. They are great dogs. My Cocker Spaniel enjoys the benefits of our trust and therefore gets to lounge around the house during the day while we are at work. On the other hand, the Pomeranian needs to be left in the bathroom because she has too much energy... to describe it kindly.
The other day when I arrived home, the Cocker Spaniel was in the living room lying on the sofa next to the arm rest. I released the Pomeranian from the bathroom. She flew from the room like a furry bullet; zooming left and right and circling me a couple of times before jumping on her hind legs and pawing my leg for attention with her front paws.
I couldn't help but give her a quick pat on the head before I laid my briefcase in the office. Since the Pomeranian didn't have my constant attention, she disappeared.
When I went into our living room, I noticed my Pomeranian, all 4 lbs. of her, had managed to move my 26-lbs.-Cocker Spaniel aside and was lying on the couch comfortably. The Pomeranian was quite satisfied with herself, while the Cocker Spaniel seemed perturbed.
"How in the world can a 4 lbs. dog move a 26 lbs. dog," I asked myself.
The answer is attitude and the difference attitude can make is something worth remembering particularly during this year.
The negative news reported daily is difficult to comprehend. If too much attention is focused on the economy, it's hard not to become depressed or discouraged. So don't.
Everyday we wake up and have the choice to look at life with a positive or negative attitude; an attitude that all things are possible or one that limits our potential because we see accomplishments as unachievable.
I choose to have the attitude of my Pomeranian and with work and prayer can achieve similar results this year. I want the same for you.
It's a good think you do not have a Rottweiler! Just kidding, predictably, you comments are very thought provoking.
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