Today, my new word is devotion. Devotion (noun): committed love, dedication, enthusiasm.
I started to talk about devotion in my blog but Jet says humans and dogs remember and describe things better when they experience them. She said I would get a better feel for the real definition of devotion if I watched the video. It’s about an elephant and his dog. Take a minute to view and listen the video.
The dog and the elephant are devoted to each other. They like each other’s company – constantly. They enjoy eating together, walking in the fields together, playing together. The true depth of their devotion is clear in other ways.
For example, they are gentle with each other. This was evident in how the behemoth elephant gently pets the dog’s tummy when he could easily squish him. Another example of how dedicated they are to each other is how much the elephant missed the company of his dog when he was temporarily paralyzed or how quickly the dog began to recover once he could visit his elephant friend.
So, here’s my lesson of the day… True devotion is a verb not a noun. It’s the actions we take towards someone special born out of the feelings we have for someone special. Humans and dogs don’t just feel devotion; they see it. Think of a human and creature in your life that you’re devoted to right now. Do others see your devotion in what you do for them? How does it look?
Hey Crackers:
I read the rest of your letter and it sounds like you have just spotted your first hummingbirds. Take a look at this video of some hummingbirds drinking ‘nectar’ or sugar water from the fake petals of a feeder.
If the video is what you are seeing in your neighborhood, then you can relax. You are just seeing hummingbirds. If not, get indoors until your mom and dad can be sure you are not being invaded by giant bees.
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