When I took this picture on Sunday, her question for me was ‘Are you gonna share that banana?’
But, now that I see the photo again, I think her look is actually more intense and her questions are even more important than I realized at the time.
I think the banana was just the surface thought, I think, deep down, she wants to know if you are making time to rest this summer?
She’s wondering if your plans include downtime?
She’s wondering if you make the same mistake I do – subconsciously trying to get all the ‘work’ done before I relax when what I need to do is include rest as part of the overall plan – and how you might start to switch that up a little?
She’s wondering if you are trying to do things ‘right’ when good enough is, well, good enough?
She’s wondering if you are taking time to lie down in the shade and just sniff the air?
And, of course, she’s wondering if you know that any and all patio snacks should be shared with your dog?
This message has been brought to you by Khalee, Encourager of Rest, Ambassadog for Mental Health, Sharer of Snacks and is fully endorsed by me, Christine Hennebury, Proponent of Self-Kindness and Fetcher of Snacks.
