life lessons according to Lucy
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Hi [FORMATTED_FIRST_NAME GOES HERE] - As many of you know, my sweet Lucy has been battling aggressive masses on her spleen and a type of cancer called heamgiosarcoma since December. The other day, while walking around in the woods, I was thinking about the lessons she's teaching me. Living in the moment is certainly a big one! But there are others, too. Rather than waiting until she's gone to reflect on all her doggy wisdom, I want to share some of it with you right now while she's still here enjoying her walks and treats. Life Lessons According to Lucy1. Unapologetically Ask for What You Need According to Lucy, if you need to go outside at 2am (and 3am, 4am, and 5am) - ask! And when you come back inside, expect to be praised and given a treat. Basically, ask for what you need and expect people to respond with generosity. 2. Live in the Moment Lucy isn't counting down her days or stressing about time. On our walks, she takes her time, sniffs everything, and sits down when she wants. She's teaching me to stop worrying about what might happen and instead be thankful for what's happening right now. Is the sun out? Thankful for that. Are we together? Thankful for that, too. 3. Eat the Best Food You Can Since Lucy's diagnosis, I've been making her home-cooked meals with quality ingredients and supplements. This has been key to her quality of life. She eats with gusto! What you put into your body gives you energy, so make it count and enjoy every bite. 4. Don't Complain Lucy might be a Buddhist at heart! Instead of complaining, she gently asks (aka loudly barks!) for what she needs without making things difficult. She hasn't resisted or complained once. Like the Buddists, she focuses on the positive parts rather than dwelling on negativity. You might have to take a pill, but on the bright side, it's smothered in peanut butter! 5. It's Worth It To Go Out of Your Way To Find Joy When Lucy walks around the neighborhood, she drags her feet and looks miserable. In the woods, she perks up with a bounce in her step and a smile! So, every day we drive to a trail instead of taking a loop around the neighborhood. It's a small effort for a huge reward. What small shifts could you make to find more joy? I'm devoted to Lucy because she's spent her life devoted to me. So it's been easy to not complain and go out of my way to make her happy every day. Which one of these lessons resonates with you most? Hit reply and let me know - I'd love to hear which one speaks to you and your dog's life. xo Tori P.S. If you know someone who might need these lessons, please forward this email. Lucy would want her wisdom shared! πΎ β β β
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