The Wild Dog Blog

Category: gratitude

  • The Gift of Waking – Malibu, California

    California inspires the observer with all of its character, color, and texture. From the houses, to the terrain, to the ocean – everything has an exuberance that draws the eye. I imagine it’s a paradise for the artist, photographer, and writer. 

    The coast in particular boasts a glorious pre-dawn vibrance. There’s a distinct richness of color that’s offered by the sun as it rises over the Pacific Ocean to give the gift of another day.

    Isn’t it astonishing that the earth rewards us so generously just for waking?

  • Smile When You Stumble

    When a young child is learning to walk and stumbles, we smile and appreciate their flawed effort. But when we’re learning and stumble, we berate ourselves and resent our shortcomings. We watch children struggle with a light heart because we believe in their resiliency and the important role that missteps will play in their growth. But we rarely offer this same belief to ourselves.

    Smile when you stumble. It’s a humbling part of being human and gives you the opportunity to rise.

  • The Gift of Expressing Gratitude

    Telling someone when their work and/or presence has impacted you in a meaningful way is one of the greatest gifts you can give to another person…and one of the greatest gifts you can give to yourself. Doing so not only allows for shared gratitude and connection, but inspires wonder by recognizing the mystery in how our paths always seem to cross with the right people at the right time.