Tiffany Painter

I may have mentioned before that my dog is injured. The same dog who needs an hour walk each morning followed by several trips out to chase tennis balls, and that is still never enough. He now is on a six-week recovery plan that involves no tennis balls and limited walking. During this time of rest I’ve had time to reflect how so many of us live with that type of mentality. Always feeling like we must be doing more and going farther, and feeling guilty if we aren’t doing enough. When life steps in and forces a slow-down, sometimes we get the opportunity to reflect on things. I have been given this gift of time with my injured dog to think. Just because you are moving swiftly along, doesn’t mean you are going anywhere. Slowing down can give a person a new perspective that leads to new paths. It’s like riding a bike and you are spinning your legs as fast as you can but not getting up that hill. If you adjust the gears and change your cadence you might have better luck. As the vet says, go slow to go far.

7/24/23

quiet morning walks
before the heat of the day
with my loyal dog

8/31/23

dogs, sun, and dirt trails
few of my favorite things
guiding my journey

9/9/23

catching and fetching
hard work when done correctly
much needed rest break

A few throwbacks from last summer when Zephyr was able to hike and play.

7/13

calling me onward
while the streets are still quiet
before the chatter