“Wake up to the promise of a brand new day wagging your tail and smiling.”

In light of #HappyNew Year2021, today’s nugget is more of a reminder, or a bit of positivity to start 2021 off right. 😉🎆🎇

I’ve mentioned before that Nyssa has impeccable timing in the morning. She is the best kind of alarm clock—a gentle nudge with a cool nose, followed by a big Akita kiss. When I turn to look at her, I can’t miss her wildly wagging curled tail. It is the ultimate show of happiness and enthusiasm.

Nyssa is never happier than when she has my undivided attention. Her iconic Akita tail and contented smile speak volumes. I know how lucky I am to see this display of happiness every morning.

Dogs have the ability to forget and start over at any point, which is not to say they don’t remember or hold grudges (because Nyssa certainly does). But 98% of the time, they choose not to take that path. Spend enough time with dogs and you learn that each moment is an opportunity to start over and be better. I think it goes hand-in-hand with their unconditional love; the root of it even.

If her human is having a “wrong side of the bed” morning, Nyssa rarely indulges me. Instead she trots on ahead on our early morning walk, leaving me in my own mess. Often it is her easy joviality and curly tail bouncing on her back that jolts me back to reason.

This is a brand new day, all of it is ahead of me. Why am I cross? Anything could happen today and I have the ability to make it the best day I can!

There is so much power in that thought.

Have you ever tried thinking about it that way? It automatically brings a smile to my face when I do. Try it sometime.

I believe Nyssa knows this in her own way. It’s part of her open-mouthed grin every morning as my furry alarm clock. She can’t wait to share another day with her people and dog-siblings, take walks, eat the best food, lounge in the grass or play in the snow, and nap on the couch. And along the way, she does her best to make me smile and appreciate the moment.

There’s always a choice how to spend your energy, and Nyssa and my other dogs constantly remind me that the next minute, or this new day can be the best yet.

So welcome 2021, I greet you with a smile and a tail wag. Let’s make you the best possible. Good Morning 🌄🤩.

Have a great week! Woof woof roooooo! 🐕‍🦺

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