We are listening to more negative news today that can bring us down. My friend Patrice shared her friend's way to seek empowerment and joy through being grateful. Anita Revel takes a photo of something that she is grateful for everyday and calls it The Daily Blissings Project.
As animal lovers, we learn through our pets to live in the moment, with no regrets for the past or fear for the future.
I just listened to Dr. Ellie Drake and Dr. Sugar Singleton talk about the feminine prosperity hormone. The information CLICKED with me. Now I have a clear understanding of why I relate to what women have to say about prosperity and have static when I hear men ramble on about financial prosperity and how to achieve it.
I look forward to learning even more from these successful BraveHeart women that I have come to know on a soul-to-soul level.
Is it time to allow tax credits for pet ownership? Health care professionals are well aware of the health benefits that pet owners experience. Now there is a push to give pet owners a tax credit of up to $3500 to assist them in paying for food and veterinary care.
Many people never have children or their children have moved on and their pets become their fur kids. 'The Happy Act' may encourage animal ownership rather than disposal at the shelters during tough economic times.
Actor Robert Davi presented the topic of pet tax credits on Fox News. Watch this pet video:
As a positive pet obedience instructor, I was recently called to evaluate the temperament of a one-year-old German Shepherd puppy. He had never been to any socialization or obedience classes. I was told that he growled at people and jumped on them.
Lucky me. The puppy skipped the growl, lounged forward and nabbed the back of my thigh...even though the pet owner was "holding" onto the leash. I am now wearing a new tattoo.
What are the pet parent's options here? After further discussion, I found that the puppy had been raised in a barn...smells like "puppy mill." The breeder has not been in contact with the owner...doesn't care?
I advised the owner to seek out a trainer that rehabs dogs using positive reinforcement. The owner had already used a heavy hand and a choke collar for corrections on his own.
The second option would be to return the pup to the breeder.
My advice was not heeded. The owner instead opted to try for a "quick fix" with a "hang 'em up until they know who is boss" dog handler.
This poor pup will continue to lead an unhappy life all due to the lack of planning on the part of the humans involved.
Pet Parents are advised to keep their pets safe during Halloween. It is rumored that Black cats may disappear to be used in satanic rituals.
Community leaders suggest that all dogs be kept locked away from visiting trick or treaters.
Personally, I feel that if you have a well-socialized dog, this is a premier night to train your dog to feel confident while facing weird figures, loud spooky sounds and the screaming voices of small children.
Watch this pet video as my own little diva goes Trick or Treatin...after most of the children had already taken the best goodies.
BraveHeart Woman Audie was telling me how she almost split her gut laughing over the amazing agility of one of her dogs...something about hang time in the air when the dog realized that she had to clear a very wide ditch.
Those of us with pets are entertained on a daily basis. Our pets seem to know when we need to "lighten up." Share with us how your pet has made you laugh.
Every morning I remind myself to live in the moment so that I am not feeling overwhelmed by all that I wanted to have done yesterday but may not even be able to accomplish tomorrow.
I tell myself that every action that I take matters. Just deciding to do something will make a difference. But then I wonder how much difference will I make? Will future lives be shifted and affected by what I do today?
I am one of a kind. No one else thinks or acts the way that I do. How valuable are my actions? When will I see the difference that my actions make? Depending on what it is I choose to do, I may see immediate results...or never live to see the results of my actions.
As a recovering perfectionist, I am aware that I can be paralyzed by too much analysis. A friend shared this video with me and that is what prompted all of this deep thinking. Take a moment and reflect on the significance of your life...
If you are looking for a Holiday gift basket for your dog or special treats for your cat, then be sure to click on the following links and order gifts that will please your pets' health, taste buds and sniffer... and your wallet!
Hurry...they are priced half-off and are in limited supply! My American Eskimo loves to open the gift herself!
Holiday Dog GiftHoliday Cat Gift
With love, compassion and empowerment,
Amelia
Animal Lovers Community
I have owned both purebred dogs and mongrels which are now referred to as "designer dogs." Every one has their own opinion, based on their experience, about which is healthier. The BBC released this documentary in 2008 but it appeared on our TV screens here in the United States just recently.
Watch the video and be sure to comment:
Documentary - BBC - Pedigree Dogs Exposed
Do you remember how you felt when your childhood pet died? Did you have a pet that died unexpectedly?
As I read the article How to Fix the experience --then the "fish" in Psychotactics newsletter, I realized that my parents and grandparents followed the same action steps to help me get over the tragic loss of my pet.
My grandparents had moved in with us. Grandpap left the toilet seat up in the bathroom where I kept my Easter chick. Yes, I am dating myself...chicks are no longer allowed to be tinted and sold as pets at Easter.
Now back to the story. The chick flew into the toilet and drowned. Grandpap felt responsible for the early demise of my pet. He talked my father into allowing me to get another pet. They recognized that the problem was the lifeless chick. They apologized, gave me hugs, and wiped away my tears. It was too late to get me another chick because they were all sold out. This is where things fell apart.
What happened next was actually the best way to fix the experience. My family allowed me to get a pet of my choice...the kind of pet that I had been asking for but had never been allowed to have because my father absolutely detested cats.
I am smiling now as I remember that one of my classmates had a mother cat with a litter of kittens. The cutest one became mine.
My family fixed the experience in the best way possible for me. Instead of remembering the loss of the chick, I remember the joy of getting a new kitten that I could cuddle.
I recently checked out a Santa Paws event at the local mall. Pets had a long wait to see Santa.
Here are nine tips for pet owners who take their pets to see Santa:
Have your pet well socialized.
Have your pet well groomed.
Bring water for your pet while it is waiting in line.
Bring paper towels and plastic bags to clean up any "oops."
Leave the costumes off until they are ready to pose with Santa.
Prevent your pet from escaping Santa by having your pet wear a harness or collar that Santa can hold onto if necessary.
Have Santa hold tiny pets closer to his face for the "Oh, how cute" look.
Stand by the photographer and ring a bell or squeeze a squeaker toy to get your pet's attention.
Praise your dog for being a good sport while posing with Santa!
Living in the moment,
Amelia
Animal Lovers Community
Often, I get friendly messages that are forwarded to me. If I respect the sender, then I know that the message is one that I should take a moment to read.
Perhaps some of you have gotten this message but I am going to adapt it to the infinite value that I place on the BraveHeart Women.
If I could sit on the porch with God, the first thing I would thank him for is the BraveHeart Women community... I consider you all my friends, my companions, Through good times and bad, My friends, My buddies, Through happy and sad, Beside me you stand, Beside me you walk, You are all there to listen, You are all there to talk, With happiness, With smiles, With pain and tears, I know you will all be there, throughout the years! You are all good friends to me and I am grateful to you.
You are all friends... Remember, no man or woman is a failure who has a friend!
Can you be fully restored after you have experienced a trauma?Although it was my dog that was attacked by two dogs while I deflected their bites the best that I could, I was traumatized also. While the attack was happening, I used my life time of experience with dogs to control the situation and felt cool, calm and collected....then.
My dog's wounds have healed. Her psyche with other dogs seems fine. A mini-seizure that she had after the stitches were removed was troubling to me. She is under the care of a holistic vet. The owners of the dogs have offered a partial payment of the vet bills for the immediate emergency care. They do not feel they should cover the expenses that I feel were necessary to make my dog as "whole" as possible. My feeling is that they can earn more money to replace what they have had to pay out but will my dog be able to "earn" her way back to the health that she enjoyed before the attacks?
I tried not to dwell on the emotional pain but found it revealing itself in my voice whenever I would answer someone's inquiry about my precious pet.
I have been led to do the Healing Code for forgiveness and to pass that healing to my dog. Perhaps to be fully restored, we must forgive those that have abused us. I have been able to let it go and get back to living in the moment. The peace that comes with forgiveness is healing.
How do you fully restore as life events challenge you?
What are you grateful for? I know that I am grateful for this community of BraveHeart women. Recently, I was asked that same question by an editor and author who challenged me to dig down deep and tell the world what I was grateful for. Of course, the obvious things came to mind...a husband, a home, a dog, good friends...all beings or things that are visible and tangible to me.
Ellie Drake and producer Paul Ryan taught me not to be afraid to seek out my deeper feelings that may have hidden some essence of who I am. Sometimes, what we have resented in life may be what has developed our character and should actually be what we are grateful for in life.
If you are looking for a gift that keeps on giving, buy this book for not only yourself but someone that would like to develop an attitude of gratitude.
Get back to me and let me know how this question "What are you grateful for?" or how the book impacted your life.
As a gift, I will be happy to give you 15 minutes of my time to talk in person. We are on this journey of life together. Let the story of your life be a Best Seller!
Amelia
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