Life Lessons From Maggie

Maggie was our first dog. When we chose to adopt a shelter pet, we felt altruistic, but it was Maggie that did us a favor by joining the family. We had no idea the countless ways she would enrich our lives. We are heartbroken without her daily presence.

Maggie constantly demonstrated how to live life. We just need to embrace her attitude and innocent spirit.
 

1. Welcome the start of each day with joy.  A positive attitude spreads to those around you.

2. Greet all beings, human and creature without prejudice. Assume you will be friends.

3. Don’t worry about mistakes. That decision is over and done. Move on and forget about.

4. Make sure you always know the location of all the people you love.

5. The most important moment is right now. Live in the present without regret about yesterday or worry for tomorrow.

6. Get outside every day to smell the flowers, feel the sun, or frolic in the snow.

7. Don’t hold a grudge.

8. Clean up after yourself – nuff said.

9. Don’t worry so much about what you look like.

10. Eat a treat before dinner, it won’t ruin your appetite and it’s delicious! 

11. Expect goodness. Be surprised when something bad happens.

12. Keep a look out for simple treasures that are right under your nose.

13. Get your beauty sleep. A nap in the sunshine is very rejuvenating.

14. Sometimes people need a little nudge to get going in the right direction. When done with love (and your nose), they appreciate the extra motivation.

15. Love unconditionally.