Place Love Around You!
If you have listened to the PLay Like a Puppy podcast, or read any of our social media posts, then you already know that I like to talk about mindset and P.L.A.Y., as in, "Present Life Awaits You! Place Love Around You!". I try to go out of my way to embrace the P.L.A.Y. each day.
Last year, 2019, I had the pleasure of travelling with my beautiful Poppy to a competition in Loveland, Colorado. The picture you see here is Poppy and one of her amazing litter mates making the point for me, in a very literal sense, to: "Place Love Around You!". I don't know whether or not the residents of Loveland regard it as a lovely place to live, but my vacation goggles showed me a beautiful and fun locale and I admit, I was a little in love with this sign.
I have thought about that trip and that LOVE sign a lot in the past few days. I have a passion to change people's mindset, and along the way, help them to embrace wholistic wellness for themselves and their dogs. Keeping a positive mindset and trying to bring light and levity when the world seems dark and unbelievably heavy takes strength. No, it takes strength and faith and courage and maybe even a bit of whimsy. I wouldn't really be me without the whimsy. My whimsical side takes me to a place where I envision Tinker Bell sprinkling some pixie dust to heal a troubled world.
This morning was rough... I didn't sleep well overnight. Even though I used my oils and took a supplement before bed that usually helps quiet my mind, I couldn't stop the news of the day from creeping in and stealing my slumber. How am I finding a way to remain positive this morning, be true to myself, and be present for my dogs?
Quiet time. Yes, quiet time.
I turned off the news and I turned up the Mozart, which is always a go-to for me to feel better. Don't worry, I'm not all about the classical music, I will probably turn up some Queen, David Bowie and Duran Duran later too. I do after all, need a little fun and dance time!
I made a conscious choice this morning to Place Love Around Me! I made a conscious choice to P.L.A.Y. Was it easy? Actually, yes, it was very simple and easy for me to do. I prayed, I meditated, and I chose to be present and positive today. Does that mean that I am ignoring the world around me? Absolutely not, but self care and a positive point of view can do more to help change the world around me, than sitting around worrying or vocalizing my opinions via social media. Negativity in my experience only serves to drag you and those around you down and in the end serves no good purpose at all.
As I write, I am surrounded by three loves of my life, my dogs. Maggie, Finnegan, and Poppy are all right by my side helping raise my energy level, sending the good vibrations, and keeping me smiling. They know I didn't get a good night of sleep, but thankfully, they don't watch the news so they are bringing the much appreciated whimsy. They are genuine and pure and truly living in the present. It is beautiful to watch. I know exactly the things I need on these days when I must work extra hard to embrace the concept to P.L.A.Y., and these three beautiful souls, my dogs, are at the top of that list. I can feel my spirits lift and I count all the amazing blessings in my life as I type. Love attracts a good energy. Love attracts a higher frequency too.
Place Love Around You! This is a concept as old as time, but sometimes we need the reminder, especially after a poor night of sleep when our defenses may be down. If you're like me, you'll use your essential oils, you'll drink that tea that lifts your mood, you'll give yourself some time to pray and meditate, you'll play with your dogs, you'll be present in everything you do today, and you'll find a way to not only Place Love Around You, but also share it with those around you.
Present Life Awaits You! Place Love Around You! Find the adventure in your everyday, EVERY day! That's what it means to PLaY Like a Puppy!
Today, make a point to share the love just exactly like a puppy would do and give your mind, body and soul a much needed wellness boost in the process.
Here's to filling the world with love, laughter, and lots of puppy kisses.
xoxo- Jennifer aka The DivaDogMom
