Mabelisms

Me, Mabel here. My human says I exude love, silliness, and sweetness, so today, if you want to be light and free like me, follow these simple rules:

Stay soft when you’re scared. My human says I’ve overcome a lot of things I was afraid of. Oh gosh, I used to run away when the microwave beep went off. But Gavin taught my human that some dogs like to feel grounded when uncertain, so she sat on the floor with me and gently told me I was safe while giving me treats. If you humans asked for hugs more when you were anxious, people would be nicer to each other on social media.

Frolick when you feel good. One of my (many) endearing qualities when I’m not yet ready to settle down for the night is that I grab a squeaky toy and get as close to my human as I can and squeak, squeak, squeak until she laughs real hard. It’s so fun. Life is meant to be fun. Yes, you get bad news. And rarely does anything go the way you want and expect, but process that stuff and enjoy what you can while you can.

Be love, share love, and accept love. It’s no secret that I love to be loved. Nothing stops me from snuggling in real close to my human at night, stretching out sideways on her queen-size bed so I take up the whole mattress, or sliding off the sofa while she’s finishing yoga to let her know I love being beside her. Be gentle with yourself when life is hard. Be kind to your heart when it hurts. Offer yourself compassion every step of the way.

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