As many of you know, not long before COVID-19 changed our lives, my husband, Ken, and I adopted a dog who had been part of a highly publicized hoarding situation in New Mexico.
Grace, was very fearful at first. She refused to eat and cringed when my husband approached her. On our daily excursions, she walked with her head down, devoid of curiosity, not interested in sniffing anything. It was as if she had forgotten how to be a dog. Weeks later, when the mail carrier delivered a package, she finally made the sound I had been longing to hear—she barked.
Do you have a tendency to suppress your voice? Do you ever long to say something but find that fear holds you back? I spent a good part of my life staying safe within my comfort zone, rather than speaking the truth. In 2011, I received an e-mail from PETA regarding a contest then named PETA’s Sexiest Vegetarian Over 50. My inner voice immediately said, Do it! Despite the sea of self-doubt and trepidation that surrounded me, I entered—and won.
Going out of your comfort zone can feel scary but it can also reap unexpected rewards. Check-out how this contest changed my life for the pawsitive on my recent blog featured on PETA Prime! – How One Choice Inspired Me to Be Bold For Animals.
Stay Healthy & Stay Pawsitive,
💜 Carlyn MDO
PS: What is one bold choice that you’ve made that has changed your life for the better? Leave your thoughts in the comment box below so we can all be inspired by your journey.
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