It’s a very rainy Saturday morning. The kind of rain that challenges even your gumboots and rain jacket and they struggle to keep up and do their job. It’s been a bit of a hectic week and the smell of petrichor is one of my most favourite things in the world. So I wanted to have joy with Pax in the rain. Mind you, most of our property is ankle to knee deep in water. So it’s messy. But Pax and I love a good mess at times. 😬 Our shared love language is not caring about how dirty or wet we get while we have a fun time outside playing sniff, retrieve and puddle games. But what Pax really loves, is coming into a warm house, where he then just can dry and snuggle up in front of the fire place. That’s his slice of heaven- having had his fun biological fulfilment, earned his brekky, and then being warm and cosy in a house with loved ones. I love hearing his little happy sighs when he drifts off in front of the fire place while I have a cuppa. It’s the most luxurious thing to me in the world. 😌 And I try to recognise it and let it really fill me up. It’s like I’m taking a snapshot with my heart and soul so I can look at it later when the day is more demanding. I have a challenging few days coming up… and I’m so grateful that I then can draw from these heavenly moments as I consciously archived them in my heart. Do you know what I mean? If not, let me know. So… tell me….what’s your slice of heaven with your dog? I’d love to hear about it 😍. And here is a pic of Pax as a puppy, getting ready for some wet fun 😁💧🌧️ Have a lovely day, Birdy and Pax 💛

Pax loves lying on me like a contortionist 😁 Most … like really most…dog owners love cuddling their dog. It co- regulates our nervous system, can be calming and offers a cocktail of beneficial neurotransmitters. Buuuuuut…. The real magic happens when we bring awareness to this moment. We put our attention to it, soak it up in every cell… let our heart expand… our breath slows down. Then, you transformed a cute moment with your dog into actual magic that can ripple through you. Your awareness and 100% presence is needed to really unlock the magic. Questions? 💛

This is my step stool that Fern has climbed on since she was a puppy. She has certainly outgrown it...but tonight, while I'm cooking she positioned herself in it to get a better view of what's for dinner 😂

So today Pax kept throwing up this morning. 15-20 times. All over the carpets, on the leather couch, my bag and shoes. And after each bout he would come to me, press his weight against me, needing me to steady his presence. He had fear in his eyes. Confusion. That’s rare from him. And far out, the trust he has in me to be there for him was so humbling and I felt this burden on my shoulders to not let him down. But that was bittersweet magic. Such a deep, deep bond but also being worried for him. The thought of losing him scares me to the bottom of my heart. Thankfully he is feeling better now. I found a chicken bone in his vomit. We had a big family bbq last night and when I was cleaning up, he scored a chicken wing from the rubbish. Lightening fast. Pax is allergic to chicken. So yeah, good outcome as he is ok now. But we both knew in that moment when he was so unwell how precious our bond is. We are all on borrowed time. A dog’s love is a powerful teacher in teaching us presence and not taking time for granted. Go and hug your dogs and tell them how amazing they are 🙏💛

We've come a long way, Midge and I. When we pulled her in April she was a feral pup living in the woods with her siblings. We have patiently put in the work and it's moments like this, doing the dishes and feel her come sit beside me, that are magical for me. I don't think I will ever tire of her learning to trust and choosing to be with me!