Startled, we all turned to him
What came out of his mouth next stunned me
I'd never heard a more comforting explanation
It has changed the way I try and live.
He said, ”People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life — like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?” The six-year-old continued,
”Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay for as long as we do.”
Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
That's the secret of happiness that we can learn from a good dog.