06/15/2026
6/15 Thank You Monday 🦮
The other day, Setsu’s son came over to visit with his dog, and the dog is staying with us for a little while. 🐕
Something unusual happened to the dog when it was time for Setsu’s son to leave.
Usually, whenever Setsu’s son is getting ready to leave, the dog is right on his heels. He watches him constantly, follows him around the house, and makes sure he never loses sight of him for even a second. 😂
And when it’s time to leave? Forget it. He’ll run straight for the front door and do everything he can to make sure he’s not left behind.
But this time was different.
The dog seemed a little different from the start.
When the moment finally came, we took him to the front door to see Setsu’s son off. We all expected him to try to chase him after, just like he always does.
Instead, something unexpected happened.
He didn’t run toward him.
He didn’t look up at him.
He didn’t try to follow him.
In fact, he turned his face away and wanted to walk back into our house.
It was a surprise behavior that everyone stopped and looked at each other.
And then we realized what had happened.
He knew.
He knew he wasn’t going home with Setsu’s son that day.
And somehow, he had already accepted it.
The realization hit all of us at once, and honestly, it was heartbreaking. 😭
Setsu later said that the dog had understood the situation long before that moment—that he already sensed what was happening and had been preparing himself for it.
Just thinking about that made our hearts ache.
We sometimes forget how deeply animals feel.
But in those few moments, this sweet dog showed us so much.
His pure devotion.
His deep love.
His honesty.
His sensitivity.
And most of all, his strength.
The strength to accept what is, even when it hurts.
Watching him made me wonder...
Am I living that honestly?
Am I allowing myself to feel my emotions so purely and openly?
Am I able to accept what is, even when it’s difficult?
It’s amazing how sometimes the greatest lessons come from our furry teachers. 🐾💜
Thank you for showing us such a beautiful example of love, acceptance, and courage. ✨
Nao
ONENESS IN LOVE INC.
