The wisdom of a six-year-old.
Very grateful to Chris Snuggs for sending this on to me. As seen on the BoredBug website:
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They Told This Little Boy His Dog Was Going To Be Put Down. His Response STUNNED Them.
On Belker’s last day, Shane seemed calm, petting the old dog as if he understood that he was saying a last “goodbye”. Within minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. Shane seemed to accept Belker’s transition without any difficulty or confusion.
They all sat together after Belker’s death, wondering aloud how sad it is that animals lives are shorter than humans. Shane, who had been listening quietly, spoke ”I know why! People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life, like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?” The six-year-old continued, ”Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as long.”
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You all have a good, loving weekend.
Learning from Dogs 
I had read this one before, but it always bears repeating. Thanks.
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That’s interesting. It was a first time for me and, I assume, for Chris. As you imply, well worth repeating. Thanks Tony.
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Paul, here is a link from 2011 http://weruletheinternet.com/2011/05/24/a-dogs-purpose-according-to-a-6-year-old/
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Tony, great link – thank you.
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Thanks Paul, for yet another tidbit about (wo)man’s best friend…I am sure you are in good times amidst your canines…best wishes.. Raj.
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Raj, a generous thought from you. Yes, these are the best of times with our dogs (three on the bed as I write this!).
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P.S. Now have five dogs on the bed!
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Wow for an expression from so young a human 😀
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Spot on!
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Brilliant share Paul…. such wisdom we can all learn from.. 🙂
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Thank you, Sue, as always.
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