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Self-awareness is the gateway to change.

Humans are emotional creatures.

We develop beliefs and assumptions about ourselves and the world around us at a very early age. This becomes the very lens we start to filter our existence through, and what drives our behaviors, reactions, and responses.

Dog helps us to become more self-aware, challenging us in ways very few can; mirroring and reflecting back to us the very energy we bring into each space. They encourage us to figure out what we’ve lost, so we can dial back in, reconnect to and recover our truest nature.

The moment we become aware of how our energy affects those around us, a beautiful shift happens. We begin taking responsibility and becoming more accountable for what we’re manufacturing internally and projecting externally. Our thoughts, feelings, emotions, and the words we speak all carry clues and hints as to what our dictating beliefs and operating belief systems are.

What we feel on the inside carries a vibration and current that emanates from us into the world around us. Nervousness. Anxiety. Fear. Frustration. Stress. Impatience. Anger. Insecurity. Tension. In the animal world, this energy is unbalanced and unstable. It’s not to be trusted, nor will it be respected or followed. Conversely, Calm. Patience. Confidence. Groundedness (read: unemotional). These types of energy carry a much different, more stable vibe animals naturally gravitate towards.

When we make the effort to be less REactive and more PROactive, less emotional and more grounded, less results-driven and more process-driven, we’re able to tap into that peaceful, calm space that exists within each of us. This is our truest nature.

Self-awareness doesn’t happen overnight, nor does the establishment of trust and respect. As with everything worthwhile, it’s both a daily (even momentary) practice.

Dog lovingly says: take each day as it comes. Breathe fully and deeply. It’s important we take the time to get to know ourselves on a more intimate level, addressing the beliefs and operating systems underlying our actions, reactions, and behaviors. The more we can bring ourselves into a healthy, more grounded space, the better our relationships will be: with others, our dogs, and ourselves.