When I was a pup, my mother would often remind us that our job was to help humans be authentic, compassionate, and clear on our purpose. Most of my brothers and sisters were going to homes to be the family pet and member of their family. I was the only one that was walking into the world of service dog training. My mom was proud of me and gave me a nudge saying she knew I would make a difference in many people’s lives.
Like most poodle puppies I was a bit wild and even defiant but under it all, I loved people, and I loved being part of the life I was being trained to walk.
The first public unveiling of my true nature was when I was about a year and a half old. Nancy had taken me to a lake very early on a Sunday morning to play in the water. I loved the water but was afraid of swimming. Now this was unusual because poodles are water dogs with web feet and a history of retrieving.
Nancy would throw something in the water and my instincts would respond and I would find myself leaping into to the water effortlessly until the water hit my chest. Then I would stop dead in my tracks and turn and look at her. She would encourage me to get the stick, but I was frozen in place. As if understanding she would say, here is another stick and throw one closer to the shore cheering me on as if I had just won the Olympics.
About this time two other owners arrived at the water edge. One had two huge newfounds and the other had 4 Labradors. They all leaped into the water with great confidence and excitement. I stood at the water’s edge feeling a bit apprehensive. Then a third man arrived with a small Labrador puppy. He must have been about 10 months old.
The owner picked up a stick and threw it into the water shouting “Get it”. Instinct kicked in and the pup leaped into the water and began moving towards the stick with a focused mission, but when the water reached his chest he stopped. The owner kept encouraging him, but the pup was frozen in time.
I immediately knew what was wrong and began walking towards the stick. The owner protested saying the stick belonged to his pup. Nancy just stood there not responding but rather feeling a pride as the story unfolded.
I reached the stick and picked it up and then carefully carried the stick to the frozen pup. His tail wagged, picked up the stick and proudly carried it to his owner’s side. The three men stood there with their mouths open as what had just happened crossed their mind.
They had witnessed my first public display of service, but this arrangement continued. The owner throwing the stick, me picking it up, and giving it to the pup. Then finally the pup taking it to his owner.
That early Sunday morning they all got to see, and I got to feel why I was being trained to serve, not just Nancy but the whole would.
As we left the three men commented they had never seen such a profound example to service and wished us well. When we got home Nancy immediately called my trainer to tell her the store.
She said that is why he will make an amazing service dog. He knows in his heart, even when we don’t see the need, when his service is needed and will rise to the occasion no matter what is needed.
That was many years ago and in this stretch of time Nancy and I have built a trust and connection in each other which has enabled us to help and uplift many.
I wish there wasn’t so much fragmented and negative energy today, but there is. In response we can recoil or look for opportunities where we can serve each other and the moment.
If you would like some help remembering how you can serve and uplift others, 
I suggest you explore the I Create What I Believe (ICWIB) program where my friend Luke will demonstrate the ICWIB activities and/or attend the FREE Drawing in the Now classes that are taught by Nancy Marie over Zoom the first and third Monday of the month from 4:30 pm-5:00 pm PST.
You can also explore by yourself some of the ICWIB activities https://icreatewhatibelieve.com/explore/ that can help you in this deeply rewarding process.
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In a recent interview Dr. Bruce Lipton said, “…Freedom is the ability to create without the limitation of generational programming. The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB!) Program is a gateway and a pathway into a new and better future because it allows children and (adults) to fully express themselves and to not be limited by the beliefs that have been passed down from generation to generation. This program also frees up children’s and (adults’) minds and allows their creative nature to create a better world for all of us, which is what we need right now!”
