Today is a bit intense. Incredibly amazing and lovely things are happening. And the next minute you are holding on. Grieving. Processing. Witnessing. Hoping. In these moments I often think of Seneca: “The final test of freedom is this: can you remain the same person in praise, in insult, in gain, and in loss?” I’m far away to have this level of steady freedom. Buuuuut, I am definitely noticing change. Since doing daily PAWSing and dog checks, I’m not as long stuck. Like I sat under the trees in the foggy air just to be more dog. And nature was just amazing. I saw the prettiest butterfly only to be snatched mid air by a butcher bird right in front of me for its lunch. I sat so still that the tiniest spider used me as a corner stone of her web. There are sooo many bugs out that you can’t breath with your mouth open. And then there is Pax. His practical love is just something else. Beyond lucky and blessed for him to teach me to be more dog. He is currently chilling with me on the couch. Let’s see what happens in a year of becoming more dog 🥹💛✨

I haven’t been the most magical lately after a loss. But once Yue and I got back out to fall hiking. It’s all come rushing back. To be in our favorite place doing our favorite thing. She reminds me to live in the moment. Be excited for the “small” but meaningful things. And to live life like a dog: loving , happy, and adventurous.

Tomorrow (Saturday) is our very own @Birdy O'Sheedy 's birthday, and I'm posting this to make sure that we can collectively celebrate our incredible Magic In Dogs fairy godmother. Birdy makes the world a better place, and her passion for helping people and their dogs live more magical lives together has brought together this community, which reflects Birdy's own loveliness. She is the heart and the hub of what we have here together, and I for one am thankful for all she is and does to make it such a rare and enjoyable online space. We love you Birdy, you are wondrous! In lieu of having a good photo of a birthday cake, I've put the pic of candles to represent the warm light of your spirit, Birdy. 😘✨🌟⭐️💛⭐️🌟✨😘

This is our space for noticing and sharing the little moments of goodness, connection, joy and magic that happen in everyday life with our dogs. A glimmer doesn't have to be profound. It might be: ✨ The sunlight catching your dog's fur ✨ A ridiculous sleeping position that made you laugh ✨ That look between you where no words were needed ✨ Watching them sniff something with complete fascination ✨ A moment of connection, gratitude or wonder ✨ A beautiful walk, a tiny breakthrough, a synchronicity or something you simply want to remember Some glimmers are funny and ordinary. Some stop us in our tracks. And occasionally, they feel sacred, mysterious or soul-deep. They all belong here. Share a photo, a little story, a PAWS moment, or simply something that made you smile. The more we practise noticing these moments, the more we begin to see them. ✨ This is our little collective Glimmer Bank, a place where we can notice, savour and celebrate the magic that is already happening around us. Your glimmers are welcome here. With love, Birdy & Pax (Canine Executive Officer) 💛