Love-the unconditional kind
I wrote last week of love – the love that exists in every form from hummingbirds to rock stars. And I wrote of the Love that we are – the substance of us -that shows up as we accept this truth more and more into the practical day to day life we are living.
As those ideas become experiences we shift to the realization of unconditional love. I have had more than a few discussions over the years about this and for the most part, the party line is that it is not possible. Human beings have conditions that can appear to be impossible to release. Perhaps we can take a lesson from other expressions of life. If you are a dog lover, then you know dog is God spelled backwards and as man’s best friend (woman’s too) it comes into focus. If you are a cat person, or a bird person, or a horse person, or a fish person- it is also right there to be seen and felt.
My dogs (Norfolk and Norwich terriers) are my teachers of this truth. This week, my constant companion, went to heaven. She was never more than a few feet away from me…always checking on where I was going – and making sure she was there as much as allowed. She never demanded anything – toys were irrelevant – treats were nice but not required- she never growled or exhibited any aggressive mannerisms. She simply loved “hanging” with me…snuggling with me and often quite frankly, just looking at me. I believe if you reflect on your life you might notice how rare it is that someone just wants to “be” with you – doesn’t require “doing” anything with you.
Over the last couple of years as the world tilted and fears permeated the field of awareness, she was my constant solace. She flowed with life and continued to just “be” and to show me that it was possible in ALL circumstances to be Love-the unconditional kind. I know some might argue that dogs don’t have the cognitive intelligence to see life as we do and I say LET ME BE A DOG!. Their intelligence is heart intelligence-they have a built in knowing that joy is always possible.
The above photo of precious Kylie Bug is her gazing at me with Love and although it has been a week of tears and sadness – and great missing of her precious presence – it has also been a week of deep insight into the gift she gave me and continues to give me – the best you can offer anyone or anything is your unconditional love and presence. It isn’t hard – it isn’t complicated – it is quite simply all that really matters.
I am grateful for her life – for all those who assisted with her life – from my dear friend Julie who brought her to me and the generous man who gave her to me, and of course my darling husband – and our amazing vet whose kindness is monumental – to her past dog sitter – Christina. Wherever you are – deep thanks…
This week just BE there for someone – with love,
