Jane Savoie's Dog Teaches Great Life Lessons

I took my dog, Indiana Jones Savoie, to the vet yesterday for some routine shots. As I watched him interact with every person (He actually curls his lips and smiles when he greets each new person!), dog, cat, and ferret, I realized that I could all live my best life by living like a dog. I think that's a great philosophy for everyone.

Think of how you could enrich your life and the lives of the people around you if you simply lived “like a dog”. What character traits do we associate with dogs? To me, they embody loyalty, joy, enthusiasm, and, above all, unconditional love.

Ahhh. Unconditional love. No matter how impatient, lazy, crabby, petty, or self-centered I might be at times, Indy still adores me. He always thinks I am the finest, most wonderful human being on the face of the earth. To him, I’m always “the best”. I certainly don’t want to let him down, so every day I plan to do my utmost to be the person he believes I am. Not a bad goal, wouldn’t you say?

By the way, if you haven't seen Indy do his "Spanish Walk" yet, go to the free dressage newsletter page at www.janesavoie.com. He's at the end of the video that starts with me wearing a black sweater. I giggle every time I watch it!

JANE SAVOIE'S FREEDOM FROM FEAR FOR EQUESTRIANS

In just a couple of weeks, I'll be releasing my new program, Freedom from Fear for Equestrians. I'm excited that the Freedom from Fear program will help equestrians in ALL disciplines have more fun with their horse.

Here's a quick tip from the program. Did you know that when you're feeling grateful, you can't be in a fear state? So, annihilate fear with gratitude.

Instead, find freedom from fear by adopting an attitude of gratitude. Rather than focusing on what you’re afraid of, focus on what you’re grateful for. Are you afraid to get on an airplane? Be grateful you have someplace to go. Are you afraid of getting bucked off your horse? Be grateful that you get to spend time outdoors with beautiful animals. Are you afraid of getting sick? Be grateful you’re not blind or crippled. Are you afraid of becoming blind or crippled? Be grateful that you have a sharp mind. Are you afraid you’re not smart enough? Be grateful you have a loving heart. Maybe you don’t like your job? Be grateful you have work so you can pay your bills (…and then go about finding your passion so you can do what you love and love what you do!).

As simply as I can put it, when you start to get overwhelmed by fear, remember these two little words: “Thank you”.

By the way, I'll be doing a one week introductory special for Freedom from Fear only for my newsletter subscribers. You can sign up for the free dressage newsletter and lots of other cool free stuff at www.janesavoie.com