I find peace in many forms but the love i have for my companion & bestie is without doubt unconditional. When our animals suffer pain it resonates through us. Their pain is our pain but as they can express themselves with cries of anguish, knowing where their pain is situated is not easily recognisable. My idea of wanting to be more like my dog is not sniffing a lamppost nor is it chasing a stick. My admiration for all animals is their ability to live life in the present moment which is the recipe for success. "The Power of Now" is a book which illustrates this perfectly. For those who live in the past, they are always reminiscing about their past experiences, analysing & asking themselves the question, could i have done things differently. Those people who live constantly in the future are always hoping their lives will improve. A year from now i am going to be rich & successful. Living in the present moment is a little different. Between nostalgia & hope, there is a journey unfolding in your very life. Have a short plan for the future is imperative & so are experiences you have survived but if it's out of your control, then drop it as if it's a brick. If it's in your control then tackle it & move on.