Man: Why are you staring at me like that?
Dog: I’m observing human behaviour. You’re fascinating. Slightly confusing. Distracted at times. But mostly angry.
Man: Really?
Dog: Yeah. You sit with me, but your mind goes on very long walks. No leash. No recall.
Man: I’m just thinking.
Dog: Humans call it thinking. Dogs call it worrying about things that aren’t biting you yet.
Man: You wouldn’t understand.
Dog: I understand patterns. You chase tomorrow and trip over today. Happens daily. I’ve counted.
Man: That’s deep… for a dog.
Dog: Thank you. I also lick my feet, so stay humble.
Man: What else do humans do wrong?
Dog: You ignore what’s in front of you and miss what’s right beside you. Look around.
Man: We have responsibilities.
Dog: I do too. Guard the house. Love you unconditionally. Nap with intention.
Man: So what should humans do instead?
Dog: Pause. Breathe. Listen. Most importantly, Forgive like it never happened. Like us.
Man: You mean Forget?
Dog: No. I said Forgive. I just told you to listen. But never forget, so you don’t repeat the mistakes.
Man: You make it sound simple.
Dog: It is. You complicate joy. We schedule it between naps.
Man: And if we forget?
Dog: Then you will be happier than today. Try it.











