I know I do, and normally I don´t even open them anymore. It seems to just take up too much of my time to sift throught them or download whatever power point presentation comes along with it.

I realize I might be losing out on some fun things, but really, some of my contacts just don´t seem to have anything else to do but to forwards emails, guess that shows who is working for a boss and who isn´t.

Anyways, I did receive another one the other day and the title actually caught my attention, and after reading it, I decided to share it with you guys to start off the week on a happy and inspirational note, to clear up the Monday morning blues.

Please note, I have no idea who wrote the piece in the first place, so if please contact me if you are the author or know who wrote it and I will give credit where credit should be given!

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a
ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog’s owners,
Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all
very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told
the family we couldn’t do anything for Belker, and offered
to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their
home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought
it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the
procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something
from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as
Belker’s family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm,
petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he
understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker
slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker’s transition without
any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while
after Belker’s Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact
that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who
had been listening quietly, piped up, ‘I know why.’

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth
next stunned me. I’d never heard a more comforting explanation.

He said, ‘People are born so that they can learn how to
live a good life — like loving everybody all the time and
being nice, right?’ The Six-year-old continued, ‘Well, dogs
already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as
long.’

Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you’re not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!

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