September 22, 2023 — Ups, Downs & Staircase Wonders: A Tail of Overcoming Fears

Dear Universe (and to Mr. Squirrel, who’s probably nibbling on an acorn and reading over my shoulder), Today, my paws led me on an adventure of two worlds: one upstairs — ah, the allure of the forbidden! — and another outdoors. For you see, life, in all its wagging tails and mischievous jaunts, is about inhaling the thrill and exhaling the missteps. Morning shenanigans commenced with a secret mission: Operation Cozy Bed. Using my top-tier stealth mode, I tiptoed upstairs. But just when I thought I’d claimed my throne atop the soft bed, I heard the unmistakable thud-thud of Kris, with his broken foot, hobbling after me. The sight was almost comical: imagine a peg-legged pirate chasing after a sly fox — that’s us! Though, upon reaching the bed and staring into Kris’s almost-going-to-explode eyes, I switched to Operation Puppy Eyes. Adorable, irresistible innocence, activated! Now, here’s the thing about doing something you know you shouldn’t. While the adventure’s thrill fills your heart, when you’re faced with the aftermath, all you can do is inhale, think of the moment, and exhale in the hope that it’ll become just a part of the greater tale. So, as Kris’s arms wrapped around my hefty 30-kilo frame, carrying me downstairs (because let’s face it, stairs are monsters when you have to go down), in his eyes, there was an unspoken promise: “We’ll conquer these steps together, buddy.”! I silently thanked the stars for a friend like him. His friendship has always been that warm embrace, where even if I go on my mischievous jaunts, I know he won’t judge me for who I am at my core. Here was a bond, a harbour of safety and understanding, untouched by any judgment. For that, I am forever grateful. Each moment with him is a testament to the beauty and understanding in our bond. The afternoon sun brought another chapter. The neighbour, sensing perhaps my need for an escape, took me on a long, winding journey through the woods. Every step echoed the very essence of nature’s ecstasy. I encountered jumpy frogs, which, between you and me, looked like they’d consumed one too many cups of coffee, insects that buzzed with life’s vibrancy, and even a fleeting red squirrel. Now, I’ve seen many a squirrel, but this one? He had an aura. Our eyes met, and for a split second, I felt a deep urge to discuss… well, squirrelly matters with him. But, alas, he was on a grand quest to meet the Great Squirrel. I could only wonder what stories he had to tell. Maybe he was off to consult with the Great Squirrel about yesterday’s rain dance. And as we trekked back, with the day’s escapades swirling in my mind, I felt this overwhelming surge of… well, let’s call it paw-sitivity. Breathing in the cool forest air and exhaling the day’s misadventures, I was reminded that even if some days you’re the dog, and on others the hydrant, it’s all about soaking in the moments. Every twist and turn, every new scent, was just a part of the grand story of today. The more you embrace life’s intricacies and hurdles, the more its beauty unfolds. <a href="https://medium.com/@woofsandwisdom/september-22-2023-ups-downs-staircase-wonders-a-tail-of-overcoming-fears-50d8e0a580c4">Visit Now</a>