Day 1359

After an absolutely crazy “Zoomie Session," where both acted like wolves in the wild, Hank and Charlie are still the best of friends. Snuggled together and feeling safe, they do not resemble the velociraptors of their earlier play.

After disagreements, it is easy for some to hold a grudge. Perhaps that is an avenue to protect the heart. If someone hurts another, it certainly could happen again. Keeping the hurt alive will certainly place a barrier between the two parties and nobody gets hurt again. This is one path to follow.

The other option is to let the hurt go. This choice might open the heart to more hurt, but it does allow for a relationship to continue. My propensity to forgive is huge…almost to a fault. This has led me down a few roads where someone has a blank check to take advantage…and they did. In retrospect, I would do it all again. Keeping doors open is important to me.

Holding grudges seems to be an easy “out” for some. Instead of working through issues and coming out the other side with grace, “grudge holders” shut doors…sometimes forever. That seems pretty drastic. Perhaps, people who close those doors should watch puppies play for an hour or so. Not only would they witness forgiveness, but laughter would lighten their soul.

Charlie and Hank are the perfect example of love-fight-love. It is a beautiful thing to see!