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It was barely two weeks ago when I had written that article speculating on Dec. 21, 2011 being the end of the world since it marked the end of the Mayan calendar. What is so psychic is that in the piece I mentioned is a similar crisis unfolding today – the ever- so-harsh catastrophe in Japan. It is chilling to witness that what’s going through my mind is actually spotting on – is this telepathy or what?
But then again, with so much information overload with advanced technology today, it’s only natural to have all these thoughts running through our subconscious. With media sensationalizing events and the Internet feeding us all sorts of data (whether genuine or fabricated), certainly our intellectual psyche processing can really go catatonic!
Where I’m coming from is this: An adequate amount of that pessimism is fine (CNN, BBC, etc.) but how about more on the brighter side of the verve? I really don’t want to cut down my media colleagues, but for crying out loud – enough is enough! Where’s all the good stuff?
When I was glued to the tube for updates on Japan’s devastating earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear bats in the belfry and “what-nuts,” I noticed one very emotive clip which made me realize that there is always a positive side to a negative story. Two men in a stupor and a white Japanese Akita wagging its tail, all walking down an isolated road: How about that for a truly beautiful scene to raise the spirits?
I just came across a quote by Hubert Humphrey: “Oh, my friend, it's not what they take away from you that counts. It's what you do with what you have left.” At the end of the day, what really matters is that there’s always someone or something to live for, right?
Take for example this member of the genus canis that doesn’t know what hit the fan (or maybe it). Well, I guarantee this paw is the happiest camper simply because he or she is strolling down the street with its master! And take for example the owner of the dog – well, on balance, he has his faithful canine to protect him and keep him company during these overwhelming moments.
I myself have four Akitas so I can vouch that these beings are priceless. No precious stone, may it be the most exclusive diamond, emerald or ruby will ever compare to the value of this devoted specie, no devotion will ever surmount the adoration they have towards their master and no weapon will ever give the security they provide in defense of their owner. Most importantly, no faithfulness will ever match up to the trustworthiness of a dog!
I know for a fact that they bring love and bliss. Dogs are special gift from the heavens – they are man’s best friends. They are one’s eyes and ears and are an integral part of their masters. Without them one is alone; with them one is full of confidence and power.
Watch the 2009 movie Hatchi: A Dog’s Tale – the true story of invincible bonding between owner and dog – is full proof of what loyalty means. They’re really lifetime partners and will stick around in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, until death do us part!
These are the wonderful things life can bring us. And these are some of the breathtaking traits that the unbounded joy of a canine can comfort us with – for their master is their reason for living!
So with this saying, I leave you with some food for thought on the current situation hounding us.
Got no checkbooks, got no banks,
Still I'd like to express my thanks -
I got the sun in the morning and the moon at night.
~ Irving Berlin, I Got the Sun in the Morning, 1946
But then again, do we?
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