Day 1270

At almost “halfway to thirteen”, Mr. Ranger has become strong-minded! This boy knows what he wants and he wants it now. He figured out that if he plants his big “Hobbit” feet, or plops down on the floor, he will get what he wants on his Therapy Dog visits. He knows where the treats are kept and he WILL win. There are descriptors for our Golden Oldie…tenacious, strong-willed, contrary, but the best one is obstinate.

Although going after your dreams is a wonderful goal, there are times when being stubborn in that pursuit needs to be slightly cast aside. Whether it is an occupational dream, a self-improvement mission or any goal you carry in your heart, the day might come when there is a need to look at the reality facing you. Abandoning or tweaking your goal might be in order.

The other option is to charge forward with a surge of power that pushes you toward the fruition of your dream. You may not achieve everything you hoped, but the attempt often leads to some parallel goal that is more achievable.

Regardless of whether you abandon or pursue what you want, life moves forward in an unpredictable manner… the path is yours alone.

Now for Ranger… his tummy is his guide and he will carry on to get those treats…lots and lots of treats! There is rarely any failure in his pursuit!