I am re-blogging this post and hope you enjoy. I like what she says about failure – how even porcupines can fall from trees.  It’s helpful for me to feel connected to the natural world when I make mistakes. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animal-emotions/202004/wisdom-and-life-lessons-humble-jellyfish                   Professional Website:  http://www.BethLevineCounseling.com…I am re-blogging this post and hope you enjoy. I like what she says about failure – how even porcupines can fall from trees.  It’s helpful for me to feel connected to the natural world when I make mistakes. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animal-emotions/202004/wisdom-and-life-lessons-humble-jellyfish                   Professional Website:  http://www.BethLevineCounseling.comWW…

My dog, Dali, is a steady presence to all my different ways of being. If I’m sad, Dali is licking my tears. If I’m angry, Dali follows me from room-to-room. If I’m anxious, Dali sits patiently as I pace. If I’m depressed and lay down, Dali lays down with me. She is confident and courageous and calm and if she could talk, I imagine she would say, “It doesn’t matter how you are.  I am here.  I’m not going anywhere.  You can count on me.” I’ve learned from Dali what it means to be present to all my different parts.  Through this experience, I’m better able to do that for...…My dog, Dali, is a steady presence to all my different ways of being. If I’m sad, Dali is licking my tears. If I’m angry, Dali follows me from room-to-room. If I’m anxious, Dali sits patiently as I pace. If I’m depressed and lay down, Dali lays down with me. She is confident and courageous and calm and if she could talk, I imagine she would say, “It doesn’t matter how you are.  I am here.  I’m not going anywhere.  You can count on me.” I’ve learned from Dali what it means to be present to all my different parts.  Through this experience, I’m better able to do that for...WW…