Lessons in Courage: Meet Dominic The Dog
Are some animals just incredibly courageous or are they born with the hard-wired natural instincts which give them what appears to us are super strength?
As they overcome what humans may perceive as overwhelming adversity, what motivates them to adapt with apparent ease? Or are we just projecting our own inner courage on these special animals, to which we may not be aware, or is it that animals truly live in the moment, and are not burdened with that two edged sword of self-awareness with which the human species is endowed?
Dominic and a pal
I have always been moved and inspired by those animals who vanquish major physical limitations and who even appear to lack awareness that they are "different". They prevail with a grace and dignity which astounds me.
Each time I encounter stories about animals who are physically challenged, and how fully they live their lives, I often reflect on how powerful the lessons we can learn from them, which may strongly influence us and perhaps even change the way in which we look at our own limitations.
But really, in actuality it doesn't matter if these challenged animals are acting through their inborn instinct or if it is what we perceive to be courage. For me, their special gift of adaptation is indeed a blessing for them, and one from which we have the potential to get in touch with our own inner strength and resource.
What were your impressions as you watched this incredible video of Dominic, a two-legged Greyhound? Leave a comment and share your thoughts.
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Comments (7)
Anonymous January 24, 2009 5:14 PM
This little dog certainly is an inspiration to many people. His owners also teach us a great deal about unconditional love, and how adversity can be overcome.
This dog's spirit is awesome.
Anonymous January 24, 2009 5:14 PM
WAY TO GO BUDDY....you show 'em how it's done!
Love,
ChessiePride
Anonymous January 24, 2009 5:19 PM
Dominic seems to be happy and healthy. His disability doesn't seem to slow him down, and he looks like he is enjoying life. I have seen other dogs do well with disabilities too. I hope he has a long healthy life.
Anonymous January 24, 2009 8:27 PM
It's like what we say about Magnus our three legged cat - he doesn't know he is physically challenged! Noone told him- lol
Anonymous January 24, 2009 11:44 PM
you sure that's a Greyhound and not a Whippet?
Anonymous January 25, 2009 1:51 AM
What I believe is,... that all animals are gifted in that they don't feel sorry for themselves in selfish ways as people do. We coud have things great in our lives with no limitations, and still we're unhappy and want more. Animals that have some ill fated incident that leaves them without the use of limbs or whatever has befallen them, they just accept it because unlike us, they know they have to go on and carry on as best they can. I don't believe they rationalize their predicaments as we do, and they're capable of unconditional love and healing too. They accept. People can say they understand unconditional love, but that's not what's true. I respect animals so much more than people. We once had instincts to that might've put us in that zone too, I don't know. What I know is, that we fight our adversities even when we know we have to accept them. Selfish, that's what people are. It's good that there are such brave souls as Dominic. We can all learn from this beautiful dog so full of life! For this dog, life is grand! Look at him!! Wonderful Jo! Thanks!
Anonymous January 25, 2009 6:09 AM
Awesome! Nothing else can be said about this beautiful dog.
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