Love All the Time

Last week I read an article called, "Why Do Dogs Live Fewer Years Than Humans?". The author begins by writing about his experience as a veterinarian and recalls one time when he performed a euthanasia procedure on a dog dying of cancer. The family whose dog had to be put down, gathered around the dog and veterinarian as he performed the procedure. Afterwards the family and veterinarian sat around discussing why dogs live shorter lives than humans, the young six-year-old pipped up and said, "I know why. People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life - like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right? Well dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long." The author explained that the little boy's reasoning changed the way he tries in life and lives. After reading this article it certainly has changed the way I see things and inspires me to want to give more and love more and be happy and grateful for the life I have. It's amazing how such a simple thing can really impact a person so much and bring a new outlook to the way we live and treat people.