When I asked myself what makes a puppy happy, I had a sudden vision of a dog barking at his reflection.
It seems silly but it makes sense. We bark at our own reflection. The more I change, the more the mirror reflects back to me an enemy that’s turned to a friend.
As I do the lesson, it becomes interesting to see how happiness is not the main point anymore. It’s about becoming aware of the block to happiness.
I have felt hopeless, and others don’t know how to help me.
I have felt a limit on joy, and others will remain serious around me because they don’t feel they can joke too much.
I have felt lonely, and others feels I push them away.
I have been happy, and the world is happy for me.
Now…
It’s time I accept I’ve barked at the wrong thing all my life. There’s no need to look at the blank mirror and blame it for my wrong perception. That means I can forgive myself, and forgive others more easily…happy puppy wisdom for the win!
Butterflies of Heaven School 