YEAR OF ZEN: AUTUMN: DAY 89

Trauernder alter Mann - Vincent Van Gogh

Q: Reflect on a time when you need a good cry.

A: The last few years have had their share of tears as we have had to put down several of our animals. One of the most recent, and unexpectedly difficult was our three-legged dog, Chonk. It was about a year ago at this time that we had to do that. I have tried to live a life that is in tune with my emotions and cry when I need to cry. It is something I never remember seeing my dad do until the end of his life when I think that his pain just became too much for him. It is a good behavior that I want to model for my kids and let them know that it is always okay to cry.