I was fortunate enough to witness something very powerful recently. I was taught a great lesson about love and forgiveness by a tiny little dog. This particular little dog had gotten into my friend’s Christmas chocolates that they had put a lot of time and effort into making. This friend was understandably upset, so they proceeded to discipline this tiny little dog to an excessive point. Well, this poor little animal must have been terrified because he suddenly lashed out and bit his master, and this shocked the owner back to his good senses and the abuse stopped. He instantly felt terrible about the entire set of events. The dog avoided him for over an hour. We talked the entire time; I didn't try to console him, I just agreed that he should feel horrible about it and that he should try to use this moment to grow and change.
After a time the little dog came to me. My friend called the dog to him and this awesome little guy went over and started licking him and looking for approval. The friend picked up the dog and just showered him with tender affection. Instantly the demeanor of the dog changed - he was excited, running in little circles and wagging his tail vigorously.
I was struck deeply by this entire display, and I thought how similar little children and animals are in the ways they love. It is true and unconditional love. They don't hold grudges either. They just want to exist in that pure state of love. And they want us to exist in this state with them. I for one am going to try to join them, for it appears too joyous and wonderful a state to not want to.
From Jonathan Schroeder
Nephew/Son of The Girls
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