Additions and Distractions

7.4

I skipped posting the last couple of weeks because of a wonderful addition to our family. A week after my post about a big goal of  running 1,000 miles in 2020, we got a puppy, turning our lives a bit upside down for a while. 

If you have a dog, or are a pet owner, you know they can change the course of everyday life. We get into our routines, and get used to one day being like the last, and tomorrow being like today. But with a new puppy, all bets are off.

Such are the additions and distractions we have in of life. What I realize is that it is best to embrace the new things and not resent or resist them. Like business gurus have said for years, if you're not growing, you're dying. The issue isn't really that we don't like change, it's that we don't like change when it is someone else's idea. 

Our little puppy has been a fun blessing already. Yes, we had numerous sleepless nights the first week, but we're already settling into a new routine, and he has quickly become part of the family. And yesterday and today I was able to get out for my regular workout and running, keeping my mileage close to being right on track.

We look forward to many years with our new friend, and I think he'll even be a good running buddy once he grows up a bit. Have you invited some interesting additions or distractions into your life lately? Find ones that add to your wellness journey, and see where they lead you.

By the Way

Little Leo is a mix between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Bichon Frise. He is as cute as an Ewok, has a great temperament and doesn't shed or bark. What more could you ask for in a new family friend?