Dog Days of Summer

I know I’ve told you about my sister, Joyce, animal lover and pet sitter extraordinaire!

She began her pet sitting business about 3 years ago, but has loved all animals since she was a toddler. Her business has grown dramatically. Her clients’ pets tell them how much they love having my sister care for them in their owners’ absence. Some of the owners have even called and told Joyce that she needs to stop over because their pet(s) are lonely for her!

While she is thoroughly enjoying this business, she complained to me during one of our recent phone conversations that her schedule wasn’t allowing any time for exercise. She was busy from morning to night. Of course, what would her Feng Shui sister remind her? Sounds like a perfect opportunity to set an intention in the Health area of your home, I said. I couldn’t tell by her response if she was going to “go there” but I had at least made the suggestion.

About a week later, Joyce called. There was excitement in her voice. “You’ll never guess what happened!” Music to Feng Shui ears! She explained that she had just received a call from a new client who asked if she could take on a permanent pet-sitting job. My sister asked what the client had in mind. ‘I would like you to walk my two dogs five days a week over the noon hour”. How perfect! Joyce would be doing what she loved and getting her daily exercise without fail. And she will be getting paid for this exercise time as well. No lack of progress during these Dog Days. I couldn’t resist asking if she had set an intention as I suggested. In her sisterly Texas accent, she responded, “Ya’ll better believe it!”