Chinese New Year begins tomorrow, 16th February and 2018 will be the year of the dog. As you know, the dog is a symbol of loyalty, honesty and faithfulness.  Besides, if you spell ‘dog’ backwards, it becomes ‘god’.   

This new year, I’m reminded of the lessons learned from our slobbering pets.

Lesson #1:   The joy of living in the now

Dogs do not think about yesterday nor do they worry about what’s going to happen tomorrow. They live in the now.

Lesson #2:  There is always time for playtime

Dogs understood the importance of playtime for healthy mind, body and soul.

Lesson #3:   In life, we sometimes messed up

It’s okay to mess up.  Just shake it off, clean yourself up and move on.

Lesson #4:   Dig deeper

Dogs are persistent when it comes to digging for their buried bone/treasure.  Sometimes, we need to persevere and dig deeper to reach our goals.

Lesson #5:   Loyalty stills counts

Canines are loyal to their humans and animal friends due to their patience and selflessness.

Lesson #6:   Give unconditional love and expect nothing in return

Dogs love their humans and animal friends unconditionally because they are sincere,  non-judgmental and they do not hold grudges.