When even a dog knows about self-care

Five therapy dogs visited our campus today to help our students to ease the stress that comes with finals’ week!


The dog the the top photo was a “veteran” therapy dog- he had done lots of these events before. He was climbing onto laps and giving kisses and nose bumps.


But the dog on the bottom seemed a little overwhelmed at first by all the people, noise, petting, etc. He stood by his handler while the rest of the dogs were on laps and rolling around on the floor while getting their tummies rubbed.


He eventually warmed up to the room but watching him made me think about how (especially during the holiday season that always comes with large gatherings with lots of people and noise!), we need to be even more kind to each other.

Resist the urge to “show up” to every single event you are invited to.

If your body says to rest instead of going to that gathering, rest.

Give each other space.

And most of all: show each other grace.

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