Lessons from a Pet: 10 Ways of Happy Living

Miss Maxine

Ever since I adopted a dog, many lessons have been learned or resurfaced.  She required a lot of attention and medicine due to a broken femur (hit by a car) but as she healed, her personality started to show through.

These are 10 ways of happy living by Miss Maxine (aka Maxie):

1. Drink lots of water.
2. Sleep when you're tired.
3. Exercise in the morning.
4. Meet new people by forging new paths.
5. Don't try to make unfriendly dogs (or people) friendly.
6. When we go astray, others can help us find our way.
7. Do not bark (aka talk) without purpose.
8. Reward yourself often, even for the small stuff.
9. Regularly meet up to play with your friends.
10. Don't overindulge; save some for later.