A teaching from the book Words of my Perfect Teacher (paraphrased by myself, who is far from perfect): Do not cause the suffering of someone that you hold authority over. It is especially important for you to be kind to those in a position lower than yourself. You know.....servants.....animals..........it’s bad karma to treat others badly. Period.
This brings us to our current dog/friend drama. Brian and I were sent a very condescending forward about treating your dogs well and the friend that sent it added this little note: “thought of you when I read this….dog abusers”. I was outraged. A texting war ensued. I believe I won when I called her a friend abuser.
Seriously people, if you are friends of new parents, do what you can for them. Love them, support them, and coo over their baby.
But also, if you are a very dear friend, call them on their shit. We have been treating our dog badly. I have been ignoring dear small Sophie, and treating her like an un-family member.
I’ve been hard on her to protect my baby……my responsibilities have me overwhelmed……we are fragile right now........ None of that matters when it comes to the karmic baggage I’m carrying around. And like all the endings of my posts…..I resolve to do better…..I resolve to do better…..I resolve to do better.
Nova not that you shouldn't be more aware of how you treat your animal but don't beat yourself up too much. I know you are very hard on yourself on many levels, but remember all you can do is try to do better. Remember most animals are very forgiving and all they want is love. So give your dog some snuggle time and welcome her to come on you nightly walk with Ramona
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