I desire to be more like my dog. Who says that…I know. But really, I do. We acquire life lessons in everything. I found one in my 4-pound Chinuahua/Jack Russel mix. Did I mention she is 4 pounds? That is what makes her so unique. She’s small — a tiny little thing, but that doesn’t dwindle her instinct to protect and preserve.
Some time ago, we had an invasion of roaming dogs walk on our deck. Perhaps I’m exaggerating, but three big dogs on my deck felt like an invasion to me. It also felt like one to my dog Bella.
It was early morning hours and we were all snug in our beds. That was until the dogs arrived. Bella’s little ears perked up and she ran to the door. Through the glass, they barked furiously at her. She matched their fury with her unique small bark. Hostilities were running hot, and paws were hitting the glass by the time we all dashed from our beds. Well, almost all, my oldest son (bless his heart) he didn’t hear a thing. Side note: Chris informed me in his younger years he turns off his ears at night.
Now back to my admiration of Bella. As the dogs pressed in I hit the glass hoping to deter them. My efforts were futile and by this time, Bella was livid. I interpreted her bark as, “How dare you threaten my family!” The only way to diffuse the situation, I picked Bella up and moved her away from the door. And then…I said to the Alpha male, Houston, we have a problem!
On edge, my daughter and younger son stood in our PJ’s as my husband went outside and handled the problem.
No…he didn’t take the animals down. Let’s just say; they haven’t been back.
That day changed something for Bella. Until that time, she slept with my daughter, literally. No longer. She has left the comforts of Ariel’s bed and deemed one of the living room chairs as her nightly watch-bed. I believe she now sleeps with one eye open. Any unusual sound she hears, she barks, jumps off her bed, and heads to the door for a closer look.
It does not matter to Bella that she weighs only 4 pounds. She’s a dog, big or small — a dog nonetheless. She will protect and preserve the hands that feed her and the hearts that love her.
That’s how I want to be with the gifts inside of me. God has given me a gift to write. I want to do all I can to protect and preserve it. Most of all, I want to pass it on.
On March 4, 2017, we are having a writing class for those who want to pass on their legacy — write a book. Many of you have a precious gift inside of you and a passion for manifesting it. It’s going to take you moving out of your comfort zone, like Bella. You’ll have to leave the comforts of your bed, get furious, and deter any threat towards your gift. Visit my website and register for the class today. www.brooklynndorcent.com
Until We Meet Again,
Brook Lynn
Brook Lynn Dorcent
Author/Coach/Inspirational Speaker
Host: JUST WRITE REVIEW
Founder/Facilitator: JUST WRITE! - A Club for Writers
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Above All (Novel Four)
Finally Home (A Novel) Coming Soon
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OUTStanding (Teen Guide)
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