Day 120

Today, I woke up to the sound of Chandler wiggling on her back on the floor next to the bed and her tags jingling as she moved back and forth. We have a little routine in the mornings that includes play and me scratching her belly before I get up. This morning, however, she wanted us both to get up right away – and so we did.

It has been a little tough on Chandler lately, because although there are days I can take her on a Walk, on other days, my knee hurts or feels unstable enough that I can’t.

Enter, Kelli’s back yard. There is plenty of area for Chandler to be outside, and to tip over on her side in the sunshine to take a nap. Unfortunately, there is just enough space under the gate/fence for her to get out into the front and into the street. Fortunately, I had purchased some chicken wire to attach to the gate/fence so the yard would be secure. And, today, I installed it.

You might wonder what all of this has to do with Peace. For this Peace Walker, there are several things at play here:

First, I’ve had the chicken wire for about a week and every day, I have thought about putting it up. Today, when I did it, there was a little less chatter in my head. Less chatter, more Peace.

Next, I know Chandler needs exercise, and sometimes, I can’t Walk her. Now, she can explore outside, lie in the sun and even fetch/chew sticks I throw for her. And we get to be together. Knowing that she is safe and nurtured, removes the angst of letting her go outside. Less angst, more Peace.

And finally, while I am fairly certain that Chandler would prefer a Walk, having an alternative for her, gives me the option of resting, icing and elevating my knee when it hurts, rather than forcing myself to Walk her. Less pain, more Peace.

These are all relatively small things on their own, but the more space I consciously create for Peace in my own life, the greater the Peace I have to share.

What seemingly little thing is there, that you know if you did it, would create more Peace in you life? What is a step you can take toward completing it? Are you willing, for the sake of Peace, to do it?