CFC Blog #109: Anti-Pet Peeving

To kick off this month (and new year) we sent out a long list of anti-pet peeves that was created by contributions from a wide variety of community members. However, some people joyfully sent way more than one or two to potentially add to the list. So I figured I would keep the practice going with high spirits by sending out a few of these longer lists written by certain people... These small communications of mindfulness help me re-shift my perspective for the better. Hope everybody had a magnificent start to 2019! 

- Amanda

Anti-Pet Peeving 

I was just gonna write a few, but once I started I didn't want to stop! What a good exercise. 


Anti-pet peeves:

  • my dog when he starts wagging his tail and sprinting around the kitchen table when he gets excited in the morning

  • squirrels when they manage to safely dodge traffic 

  • looking out to see what the Hudson will look like every morning...and every morning it being unique and beautiful 

  • life after flossing 

  • watching my baby move inside my belly 

  • watching my different friends from different places become friends 

  • a really good sip of peppermint tea and a hot mug in my hands on a winter morning 

  • ice cream whenever wherever 

  • a hot bath and a good podcast 

  • random memories with my Dad and Grandma that pop into my mind when I'm just doing ordinary things 

  • the sound of kids laughing

  • watching/guiding two four-year olds into solving their problems on their own with their own words

  • life after vacuuming (especially when you have a German Shepherd) 

  • a homemade green drink in the morning 

  • a new candle 

  • tiny sized baby gifts! 

  • finding a note in the morning every time Dennis leaves for a work-trip 

  • life after a yoga class (especially in these prenatal days)

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