More than 10 years ago, I was discovered to have high blood pressure when I got dizzy in a mall. The doctor prescribed maintenance medication and told me to take it easy with my job. Hypertension can lead to a stroke and I have to de-stress to avoid that condition. While mulling on my health condition, our mixed breed Jedi, came near me and sat beside my leg. On impulse, I patted her head. In that instance, I felt something different as if my spirit was lifted somehow. I knelt to caress Jedi who was now laying on the floor. After 5 minutes in that position, my demeanor had changed for the better.
For so many years now, I seem to be free of stress whenever I come home to the welcome barks of our dogs. And even if I am so tired in driving on the crowded roads, I would be comforted by our dogs especially by Barbie who is a cuddly pekingese.
