The capacity for getting along with our neighbor depends to a large extent on the capacity for getting along with ourselves.
The self-respecting individual will try to be as tolerant of his neighbor’s shortcomings as he is of his own.
E. Hoffer
FurButt Gia and LilFurButt Peaches… two peas in a pod… enjoying an evening on the couch. Theirs is a simple world – heavenly, even. They’re fed, warmed, petted, tended. It’s a good life indeed.
They haven’t always seen eye to eye, paw to paw, tail to tail. Peaches was here first and claimed that Alpha vibe upon Gia’s arrival. Gia, all 75 pounds of her, begged to differ.
It’s been a journey… I guess even being a pet can be a lot. 😉
We’re thrilled to report that acclimation has been reached. They may even consider each other friends. They share the same water bowl, often eat the same food. (That’s not my idea… they each get their own food dish.) They nap on the same doggie bed upstairs in the hall and share the same end of the couch. There is peaceful co-existence among the pets here at our house.
- Gia is fully aware of Peaches’ knack for the dramatic.
- Peaches gives plenty of space to Gia’s awkward gait and occasional need to chase, bark, and otherwise disrupt the calm.
We don’t get harmony when everyone sings the same note. Only notes that are different can harmonize. The same is true of people.
S. Goodler
… and pets …
Why can’t we all just get along?
Husband’s favorite sentiment
Fear. Fear is why… but we’ll continue that convo another day… today, Gia and Peaches are getting it right and it’s a start. For this, we’re thankful.
Edge-y, joyful, pondering…
Lisa
Intuitive Healer & Spiritual Guide
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