PhotoCredit: RestingTigerFace
This week's image reminds me of our dog Winston. He is equal parts lap-dog and honey-badger. "Cuddles" involves teeth and hurling all 75 pounds (35kg) of himself "at" my lap. His aim is approximate. I have heightened proprioception for any vessel containing liquid in my vicinity; a cup of coffee is no match for his enthusiasm.
Winston was born in the year of the rat. 2020. No wonder the poor dog needs constant reassurance while also having a keen survival instinct. Don't we all just need a hug and a punching bag? Rat's are cunning survivors; Ox's (2021) are tough; and 2022 brings us the courageous, assertive Tiger.
Things might be finally looking up?
Things are always looking up. Sometimes you just need to know where to look. Or more precisely how to look. Chinese New Year is a great example. You see a bunch of animals and red envelopes. I see opportunity. A brand new start to the year. An epic moment for recalibrating.
If January kicked your butt, or didn't quite start the year off as you planned, you get a do-over. January doesn't have to count in your final total. Keep what's working. Give yourself the points for that. Ignore the rest. Erase the rest. To quote my mentor in not-giving-a-shit "nobody saw you do it, they can't prove anything." - El Barto.
Take inspiration from Winston. Gnash your teeth and hurl yourself at the new year with boundless energy. You have given a lot of thought to what you want from this year. Seize today and make it count. Make it great. Do something for yourself and give it meaning. It begins today!