Wellness Wednesday - Belle & Willow's Guide To Good Living

A few weeks ago I woke up with a horrible head cold. I had the sniffles off and on for a week or so and thought I was going to avoid a full-fledged cold.

Apparently not.  

I was miserable.  My head throbbed, I could not breathe well and I was so exhausted!  The pounding headache made it impossible to concentrate. All I wanted to do was sleep.  

As I was sitting swaddled in blankets, feeling foggy and drained, 

I looked at Willow and Belle.  I started wondering if we really are the "superior species".  Seriously, when is the last time your dog had a cold or the flu? I thought, "How it is that they don't get sick with the flu and colds like we do?"  

Then it hit me.  We humans will run ourselves ragged trying to get our to-do lists done.  We pack our schedules full of unnecessary things only to complain there are never enough hours in a day.  Then when we get sick we wonder why. 

 I definitely think I could learn a thing or two from Belle and Willow.  If asked, I think this is the list they would give me on how to live a bit healthier.  

Belle & Willow's Guide to Good Living

Sleep when you need to.  Just crash, it's okay!

Get crazy once in a while.

Don't get wrapped up in having a bunch of stuff, love is what's important.

A treat is good once in a while.

Cuddle as much as you can.

Enjoy the sun while it is shining.

Protect your people.

Greet your loved ones at the door with exuberance and enthusiasm.

Forgive and forget.  

Slow down.


Enjoy the simple things.

Go for a walk, they're fun! 

Love unconditionally.