My Dog Boo has an identity. · Begin Purpose Community

My Dog Boo has an identity.

My dog is pretty funny. He likes to run around the house in circles and then jump on the couch. We call this the 'zooooomies'. He barks like a rabid dog at sounds, knocks at the door, and, in general, whenever he wants. He is a solid white Pomeranian so we call him "BOO". Every morning when I sit down with my laptop, he runs to me and puts his paws on my chair.

This is a well-established routine, "the morning ritual," that has been repeated 1000s of times. He waits for three things. 1) He wants me to scratch under his front legs (his little armpits). 2) He wants me to pet and rub his face. And finally, 3) He wants me to talk to him and tell him he's a good boy. - There are days when this ritual is the highlight of my morning. Today it sure was.

Today, fresh off a bath, he is being 'extra' sweet and came to me this am for the 'ritual'. Right in the middle of petting him and telling him how he was a clean, pretty little guy, the thought went through my head, he 'needs this' - this is a part of who 'he is'. He can't speak, so his actions are demonstrating what he needs. I just sat that a moment, then I realized that even dogs express and act on their instinct and identity. I realized that our ritual had become a part of his 'morning check-in' to reset his identity and make sure he and are 'cool' together. Today, it was extra special because now I believe I not only get to pet him, I want to reassure him and love him too.

People are like Boo. We have patterns we follow and those patterns express our 'needs', 'wants', 'desires', 'passions', etc. When you begin your day what routine can you implement to help you build your identity? Maybe it's as simple as petting your dog, making a goal, etc. Your "ritual' will become your identity. -Happy Tuesday

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