As the old man walked the beach at dawn, he noticed a young
man picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea.
Catching up to the youth, he asked why he was doing this.
The answer was that the stranded starfish would die if left until the morning sun.
"But the beach goes on
for miles and there are millions of starfish," countered the other. "How can your effort make any difference?"
The young man looked at the starfish in his hand and threw it to safety in the waves. "It makes a
difference to this one," he said.
If a dog was the teacher, you would learn stuff like:
1. When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
2. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
3. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
4. When it's in your best
interest, practice obedience.
5. Let others know when they've invaded your territory.
6. Take naps.
7.
Stretch before rising.
8. Run, romp, and play daily.
9. Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
10.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
11. On warm days, stop to lie on your back in the grass.
12. On hot
days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
13. When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
14. No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout....run right back and make friends.
15. Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
16. Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
17. Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not.
18. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find
it.
19. When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
