Cindi as an elder

We have had Cindi now for almost 10 years. If you would like to see her beginnings and journey with us please write Cindi by the search button.

I call Cindi my daughter dog since we bonded immediately. Plus, back in January 17 of 2014, we were empty nesters and as you all know who have canine fur babies, they are like your children frozen in time in the infant to toddler stage.

Cindi has fallen ill and we still don’t know at this time what she has but her symptoms have all been taken care of with medicine for now except for her hacking/dry coughing.

We are wrought with worry for our baby girl. Please send up prayers or healing vibes to the universe. Much obliged.

Y6-Day two – you matter

“Don’t forget that maybe you are the lighthouse in someone’s storm” – unknown

I am everything to Cindi, our dog. We’ve had her now for 9 years and she was probably 5 or 6 when we rescued and adopted her. She has taught me the true meaning of unconditional love. She is greyer, older, a bit larger and more needy than ever and never mind all that, I am so in love with her!

She has been one of the many catalysts in cementing my perspective that superficiality is just that – superficial and that LOVE is everything. Connection, relationship and being of service is the journey, at least for me.

Y5 – Day 94 – Sedona

Sedona is majestic and magical. We could see face profiles, animals and various inanimate  objects in the red rock formations. Hiking with good ole Cindi went well till she nearly collapsed in the heat. The hikes are steep in places and the pebbled floor is irregular. Yet, the beauty of contrast, light and energy invigorates. Our dog could have cared less about the view and just wanted to keep up. We stopped here and there and let her drink water from her dish under the shade of a twisted tree or stone overhang. She’s so eager to please she never once begged to be picked up, although we did, anyhow.

 

 

 

Y5 – Day 43 – Sentient Beings and Transformation

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May 5 – Transformation – Sentient Beings

“Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.” ~e.e. cummings

Every gender and each sentient being on this earth can be altered with affection, attention, resolve and tenderness. Time, ability, money and most importantly, attention – invested in our potential – transforms us.

Cindi (short for Cinderella), our rescue dog, didn’t bark for the first month. We assumed she didn’t speak or had no vocal cords. She was wary, demure and hid in her crate under blankets. Like the fairy tale, our Cindi bloomed from frightened ragamuffin in a corner to a magically transformed jewel. With time, her eager propensity to please and our adoration turned her into a grateful, endearing companion and a blessing. With encouragement and security, she has learned to express herself. She freely barks, begs, whines and sighs. 

Given reassurance, we develop into our best, most authentic selves. And, none of us is an island. Valuable helpers serendipitously enter our lives. It proves to be a win-win scenario.