Friday, September 30, 2011

What You Can Learn From A Pug...

Having two pugs has been quite the experience for our family. For those who've never been around pugs, they really are sweet dogs. Even though my pugs aren't necessarily the most beautiful dogs in appearance, and have been the punchline of many jokes, I have learned some valuable lessons from them :) The kind of lessons that anyone could benefit from. Lessons that could make a difference in your day. Firstly, my pugs are loyal. I guess this is a very common trait with most pugs. They stay close and are loyal through thick or thin. Webster defines loyalty as being "true to any person to whom one owes fidelity." Regardless of what may have been said or done, pugs are loyal. Loyalty is something that's frequently lacking in our culture, but if a pug can be loyal, surely we can be too? Secondly, pugs love people. They love being around people. They don't like being alone and need people around them. This is such an important lesson for us to learn. As people we were made for relationships, not simply to be isolated or alone. Finally, just as we shouldn't judge a book by its cover, we shouldn't judge a pug by its looks. Pugs are friendly, kind, sweet, playful, sincere and fun-loving. If you simply looked at them I'm sure you'd miss all the wonderful things I just mentioned. It's the same way with people. Some of the most incredible people I know may not be the most beautiful, athletic or talkative, but they are gems! By simply taking time to get to know them, I've been so blessed. Although these things are very simple, they can make a huge difference in your day :)

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