I’m a Dog!

A friend recently told me that someone tried to translate what dogs were saying when they barked.  It was found that the diverse group of dogs, no matter the intensity or tone of the barking were only saying, “I’m a dog, I’m a dog!”   I think dogs are smarter than that, but my dog barks at the neighbors’ garbage cans, so what do I know?

Sometimes I think we bark simple statements about ourselves by what we wear or how we walk.  A former colleague of mine—an art teacher—wears  wildly colorful clothing.  In a sense she was saying “I’m colorful, I’m colorful!”   I swear that I walk differently when I think my hair looks good—almost a little smug.  “I have good hair, I have good hair!” is what I’m saying.  It doesn’t happen everyday so I revel in the mornings it falls in place. 

I’m convinced it’s the most insecure people that seem to bark the loudest--sort of a way of overcompensate for something.   And those with the most attitude may be the ones who’s bark had been stifled somehow so they feel they have to make up for all the feelings they used to stuff.    And then there’s the people that bark AND bite.   They’re no fun at all. I feel sorry for them. 

So what are you saying as you speak to people?   What’s your bark sound like?    I’d love my bark to say, “Hi, hope you have a great day”  or  “Being nice is so nice.”   I get so frustrated with the people that seem to go out of their way to be petty, arrogant, mean or spiteful.   They rapidly diminish my niceness!

Think about it:  The next time you hear a dog bark think about what you might be broadcasting by your own walk, talk, or manner.   Be your own canvas--paint your outward self as you hope others see it.  You might even become more savvy at interpreting what your dog’s telling you.  My dog is telling me that its time for my walk.          

Have a creative day!
Susan

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