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Enlightened By Dogs: Living with Cooperation, Not Obedience


Nov 30, 2020

Do you practice gratitude? It’s well-known that having an active gratitude practice can make you happier and healthier, but when you’re always so busy, when can you find the time to do it?

There’s no better time to appreciate the smaller things in life than on your daily dog walk. Whether your dog is up to something silly or you just feel that connection between yourself and them, taking a moment to notice your wonderful partnership is a great way to start a gratitude practice.

While it’s easy to feel grateful when things are going well, it’s necessary to practice it when things aren’t. In this poignant episode of the Enlightened By Dogs podcast, Kathy shares how her daily gratitude practice is helping with her grief after loss.

Listen in to find out what you can gain from adopting a gratitude practice and how it can help you find joy in your life, even in the most difficult moments.

In this episode:

  • The benefits of practicing gratitude
  • How Kathy uses her daily dog walk in her gratitude practice
  • Why appreciating the small things makes a big difference
  • How trust leads to fun and freedom
  • Tips for starting a gratitude practice

Read the blog post on this topic.

Quotes:

“People who are grateful tend to be happier, healthier, and more fulfilled”

“I love how I can have so much fun and freedom with my dogs because of our partnership lifestyle”

“Gratitude can really help us to get through those difficult times”

Want More of Kathy?

To read the blog post on this topic and to explore other episodes, click here.