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from rev. sophie
Monty enjoyed having me home during my sick leave with a ready lap to warm. He was most attentive, willingly sacrificing his own needs to ensure I had company and comfort whilst in bed/on the couch. My tongue is marginally in my cheek, he is obviously an opportunist and it worked well for him to ‘help’ me, but by the same token, he has been magnificently sweet in keeping me company.
He and Esther watched on with concern this morning as I started getting back to my body weight exercise programme. Whenever I am on the floor in extremis trying to do a new thing or remind my body that it used to be able to do these moves, he comes over, nose in my face to check that I am ok.
Dogs are so aware of their surroundings, picking up changes in emotion and different energies in the room. They’re great judges of character.
As I listened to the news today, I confess to thinking we need more dogs in public office. This cartoon resonates with me for this reason.
When I observe dogs meeting one another, there is a definite etiquette that they instinctively know and if a young dog hasn’t worked it out yet, then the older dogs quickly make it clear what is acceptable behaviour and what is not. Dogs are good at maintaining order and ensuring those who step outside this behaviour are brought back into line. Dogs are great at avoiding conflict whilst ensuring issues are dealt with effectively. When a young dog steps out of line, they’re corrected, they usually show remorse, adjust their behaviour and return to the pack. If they’re not able to do so then they are excluded from the pack until their behaviour is appropriate. Listening to the news really makes me wish for more dogs in public office!
Today we celebrate the baptism of Jasmine. We give thanks for her and pray for her journey through life, that she may know God’s abundant blessings and be given all she needs to grow into the fullness of life. May she be blessed with a community who gather around her, be her safety net of love and support whilst always offering opportunities for challenge and growth.
Love and blessings
Sophie
He and Esther watched on with concern this morning as I started getting back to my body weight exercise programme. Whenever I am on the floor in extremis trying to do a new thing or remind my body that it used to be able to do these moves, he comes over, nose in my face to check that I am ok.
Dogs are so aware of their surroundings, picking up changes in emotion and different energies in the room. They’re great judges of character.
As I listened to the news today, I confess to thinking we need more dogs in public office. This cartoon resonates with me for this reason.
When I observe dogs meeting one another, there is a definite etiquette that they instinctively know and if a young dog hasn’t worked it out yet, then the older dogs quickly make it clear what is acceptable behaviour and what is not. Dogs are good at maintaining order and ensuring those who step outside this behaviour are brought back into line. Dogs are great at avoiding conflict whilst ensuring issues are dealt with effectively. When a young dog steps out of line, they’re corrected, they usually show remorse, adjust their behaviour and return to the pack. If they’re not able to do so then they are excluded from the pack until their behaviour is appropriate. Listening to the news really makes me wish for more dogs in public office!
Today we celebrate the baptism of Jasmine. We give thanks for her and pray for her journey through life, that she may know God’s abundant blessings and be given all she needs to grow into the fullness of life. May she be blessed with a community who gather around her, be her safety net of love and support whilst always offering opportunities for challenge and growth.
Love and blessings
Sophie
