Top 12 Lessons My Dog Bentley Is Teaching Me

In the course of life, teachers come from everywhere.

One of the most amazing things is what lessons we can learn from life about consciousness from our furry friends.

They are often an example of ways of “being,” that provide an important example in life.

Interestingly, with the amazing synchronicity that a teacher appears when a pupil is ready, it seems that each animal that comes into your life has their own unique things to teach you.

The only creatures that are evolved enough to convey pure love are dogs and infants.
– Johnny Depp

In December of 2013, I wrote a post, “10 Things I Have Learned About Consciousness From My Dog Silky.”

When Silky passed away in July of 2014, I sorely missed the companionship and source of unconditional love and devotion that is the wonderful nature of dogs.

Dogs are our link to paradise. They don’t know evil or jealousy or discontent.
– Milan Kundera

A little while ago I adopted a little white rescue dog, Bentley. He is a pure breed Maltese, known as the “ancient dog of Malta,” and he has his own personality and with it, his own life lessons to teach.

As I did in 2013, I thought I would share with you some of the wisdom I have learned from my new dog, Bentley. Just added an extra 2 bonus learnings!

Top 12 Lessons My Dog Bentley Is Teaching Me:

I deserve to be loved
I can ask for what I need with complete trust that it will be provided.
My love is shared spontaneously and joyfully confident that it will be appreciated and returned.
I do not waste my time on guilt or shame if I make a mistake I just move on to whatever is happening next.
I am confident that I am loved and that I deserve to be loved.
Life is too short to not have fun with the occasions provided for play.
I will trust people until they show me that they cannot be trusted.
I am open to new friendships and welcoming to new possibilities and new opportunities.
Love is both my nature and my joy.
I can be quiet and peaceful, calm and serene relaxing both my mind and body at will. (I never worry about anything)
I appreciate absolutely everything that I receive and trust in the abundance of life to bring what I need when I need it.
I come to each new day joyfully with no fears or limiting beliefs.

As I wrote this I realized that each fur baby who comes into your life is a unique expression of themselves. If a domestic animal blesses your life, I encourage you to observe them from the perspective of what you can learn from them and what they have come into your life to teach and give you.

I invite you to post your comments and observations below this post.

The love we share with our pets is special. They bring so much joy and comfort into our life and ask so little in return. They are a special blessing in life and teach us how to love completely and unconditionally.

I once read a description of Heaven that said that Heaven is where every dog you have ever loved comes to greet you. That would certainly make your entry to the pearly gates a celebration of Love.

Namaste,

Genevieve Gerard

The Blessing of Love on All That You Do!