This afternoon, Chandler and I went into town for several hours, and it was lovely. The sun was out, and people seemed to be enjoying the break from the rain.
I had occasion to greet many people, due in no small part to Chandler. I’ve often spoken of Chandler and what a gift it is to have her in my life, and today simply reconfirmed it. What I love about Chandler is, she absolutely adores people. Since the day I brought her home with me, she has been enthusiastic about meeting new people. She’s also been around lots of different dogs, which makes traveling with her pretty enjoyable. Today, she greeted person after person as they walked past the table where we were sitting. Her tail wagged as she leaned into the scratches and love pats from her new friends, and I got to talk with them about various things.
One of the women who stopped, noticed my top, and she asked if I had been walking. I invited her to share the table, and we talked about the Walk for Peace. Sandy and I talked about what it means to be Peaceful and, at the same time, strong. We spoke about being a voice for Peace in our families and our communities. I talked about creating a web of Peace – connecting people, organizations and events, in an effort to expand the energy of Peace around the world. When we finished talking, Sandy gave me her contact information and asked that we keep in touch. She thanked me for the cnversation, and I thanked her too.
There was a rhythm to the day that felt Peaceful, happy and heartfelt. I’m grateful for my conversation with Sandy. And, I’m grateful to Chandler, for being a dog, Walking beside me for Peace.