Thank you for the outpouring of love for my beautiful wee Bo. The impact he had on those around him is truly amazing,
Along with his “cuteness” perhaps it was Bo’s forgiving nature, sense of loyalty, loving heart, enthusiastic affection, and his keen awareness of who needed nurturing, that drew us to him. Perhaps we saw Bo’ as a reflection of what we could be.
Our beloved pets love us exactly as we are, never asking us to change. Without wealth or fortune, the gifts they offer are perhaps the most valuable and precious. They gift us with purpose and allow us to feel the beauty of loving and caring for something other than ourselves. They show us what compassion, selflessness, devotion, loyalty, gratitude, friendship and mindfulness look like. My god they see us for who we really are, and they love us anyway, and that’s priceless.
They don’t overanalyze or overthink anything. They live in the moment, don’t look back, don’t look forward, they are fully present no matter what they’re doing.
Our non-human companions provide us with some of the best insight and lessons on how we can be better humans.
It’s due to one tiny dog, and observing how he interacted with the world around him, that I am kinder, more loving, patient, forgiving, and more atune to those in need of compassion and understanding..
Bo taught me how important it is to slow down, to be present, to stop and take in the view, to lift my gaze to the sky and drink in the sun, the clouds, the moon, the stars and surrender to the winds of change.
Yes, one small dog with an enormous heart, gave me more than I ever thought was possible or probably deserved.
He taught me how to be a human, in its most tender and humblest form.
On that note, I leave this final tribute to my tiny but mighty teacher Bo’. The best of me was born after he came into my life.
Yup, if you want to learn how to be a better human, get a dog.
❤️🐾🐶🌈.
Love Toni
The Whimsey Angel 