"They’re really good listeners." These furry friends illustrate the key to happiness. 📺The context Rollo and Sadie are dogs that live in Canada; they are best friends.
Their owners were roommates during the pandemic and the two dogs became inseparable.
Sadly, Rollo had to move when his owner took a new job three hours away.
👉Go deeper The owners stay connected via FaceTime; they decided to see if the dogs could remain in touch that way as well.
The dogs saw and recognized each other on their respective computer screens and began to bark and howl.
Rollo and Sadie "talk" almost every week via video. One TikTok user noted how they take turns and don't bark over one another; "they're really good listeners."
💡Connect the dots The Harvard Study of Adult Development, one of the largest studies of adult life and, more specifically, what makes people happy, found that "strong relationships are what make for a happy life."
The study found that those who kept warm relationships got to live longer and happier, said said Robert Waldinger, the director of the study. “Loneliness kills,” he said. “It’s as powerful as smoking or alcoholism.”
The dogs get it. They wag, jump, bark, howl, and play whenever they see each other. And, thanks to their owners, they are making the effort to maintain their relationship.
📢My BIG Takeaway I need to think reflect on the past and current relationships in my life and make sure I am putting in the effort and treating them like gold.
Also: Wag more. Bark less.
Question: Who is a person I need to contact today? Not just for me, but to (hopefully) bring some joy to their day as well.
🕖Bonus time Below is the clip that inspired this edition of The BIG Takeaway. Guaranteed to bring a smile!
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