When I was a pup, my momma told me that it was important to be grateful and dogs had the ability to give unconditional love. She also said she thought the thanksgiving holiday served as a dedicated time to reflect on our blessings and gives us an opportunity to express appreciation for all we have received.
I am truly grateful to be Nancy’s Medical alert dog. The challenge for me sometimes arises when events of Nancy’s day overwhelm her, and I am not clear on the source of the problem. It is in these moments that I need to get still and really listen with my heart, mind, and body because that gives me clarity, and the conviction I need to handle the situation.
So how do I know if the problem is that she needs more of the hormone or that she just needs to move away from the stressful situation? I know by the smell. In my training I was taught that when I smell a certain smell it means she needs more of the hormone. Over time I have discovered there is a different smell when she just needs to move away from a certain situation.
In my training I was first taught how to follow instructions, but then I was also taught when not to follow instructions if what I was smelling contradicted the instruction I was receiving. This required me to be very clear on the situation and Nancy’s needs.
Recently Nancy wanted to take me for a walk, but I knew her system was too fragile by the smell coming off her body. So, what did I do? I stood in the doorway and wouldn’t budge until she finally realized why I was resisting and dropped the idea of a walk.
Instead, we spent the afternoon on the couch.
Nancy and I practice and train daily so when the moment arrives that I need to lead her I am clear, and she can trust me to guide her effortlessly through the situation. Regularly practicing of giving thanks or gratitude is the same. We need to practice it every day so when a bigger challenge arrives our body, mind and soul all know how to work together and resolve the problem.
Many people equate Thanksgiving with eating a lot of great food. I on the other hand think that Thanksgiving is a time to find stillness within yourself and give thanks for everything you have been given over the past year.
If you want some help remembering all that you have received in this past year, 
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.
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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!”
