My Dog, My Buddha. Kimberly Artley
Remember your purpose in life.
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Timing is everything.
32.
Be a leader, not a boss.
33.
Keep your sense of adventure!
34.
Shake it off!
35.
Let me know when I’ve done a good job!
36.
Bribery vs. Reinforcement.
37.
Patience is, indeed, a virtue.
38.
Be content with all you have.
39.
Pick and choose your battles.
40.
Sometimes the best thing to do is absolutely nothing at all.
41.
The power of routine.
42.
We always get the dog we need.
43.
Change is a part of life. Growth is optional.
44.
When we return to nature, we return to balance.
45.
Do and do with all your heart.
46.
Make time to play!
47.
Every day is a gift.
48.
We get by with a little help from our friends.
49.
We’re all connected.
50.
Forgiveness.
51.
Just say “no” to helicopter dog parenting.
52.
Become a better listener.
53.
Be willing to trust again.
54.
A little politeness goes a long way.
55.
Adversity can strengthen us.
56.
Don’t sweat the small stuff.
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Be the parent, not the friend.
58.
Everyone deserves a second chance.
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Respect your elders.
60.
Family is behavior, not entitlement.
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There’s a time and place for everything.
62.
Change happens when we step outside our comfort zone.
63.
Setbacks can discourage and deter, or encourage and fuel.
64.
Don’t be afraid to get a lil’ dirty!
65.
We, literally, are what we eat.
66.
The importance of “presence” over “presents”.
67.
Put the “commit” in “commitment.”
68.
The power of a good stretch.
69.
Take control… or I will.
70.
Keep digging for buried treasure.
71.
Naps aren’t just for cats.
72.
Invest in personal development.
73.
Avoidance as a coping mechanism.
74.
Negativity is toxicity.
75.
Take care of me, when I’m here and should the unforeseen happen.
76.
Become the calm you wish to see in your dog.
77.
The importance of following through.
78.
One of the greatest gifts we can give is our undivided attention.
79.
How to receive.
80.
Just roll with it.
81.
Deal with frustration in a constructive way.
82.
The difference between “can’t” and “won’t”.
83.
Stay curious. Question everything.
84.
We are products of our environment… to a point.
85.
Express, don’t suppress.
86.
Stumble. Fall. Dust off. Keep going!
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Don’t try to force me to be someone I’m not.