THE FIVE SENSES IN A MOMENT

Atop the grayish white cement stoop sits a fragile black puppy, her dark eyes facing forward into a universe of possibilities. As she subtlety rocks back and forth to gain a comfortable position a slight whine pierces through her lips. The camera shutters as she begins to recline into my lap for security from the unfamiliar. I rhythmically stroke her velvety black fur in a comforting manner to sooth her faint quivers. The Spring aroma dances around us with its floral scents, an ideal persuasion to coax a puppy head turn from this young soul. In harmony, our focus tends to shift upwind catching the fragrance of nearby barbecue – our lives are forever intertwined at our new home in Kansas City.

UNDERSTANDING PERSPECTIVE

While we may have exciting adventures planned for our beloved companions, it is important to enjoy each moment throughout your journey in life together. Do not rush toward milestones in training without acknowledging the foundational steps of your relationship. The end goal will be so much more enjoyable if you take the time to properly develop the young pup, I promise. In my experience, some of the finest dogs achieve their legendary status well past their sixth (6th) year of life – with that progression in mind, enjoy the beginning stages in life.

A PROSE WITH PURPOSE

I wrote this prose as a way to commemorate the moments when our lives became intertwined – I always tend to focus and reflect on this image when I plan for our future endeavors, an ideal portrait to balance my approach, aspirations, and desires.  

My request is that each of you take time to enjoy those same moments together and as a bonus, perhaps write your own words to describe the beauty of that time.