Comments on: Don’t Play It Cool

By: Peggy Frezon

Peggy Frezon — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 13:10:57 +0000

It’s always good to learn from our dogs! I’ve learned mostly from senior dogs, but lately I’ve been learning from puppy Zeke. It’s amazing how he finds everything fascinating and exciting. It makes me think I should be a bit more puppy-like. BTW, I think you and Honey are both pretty cool.

By: Geena

Geena — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:35:46 +0000

Amazing how our dogs can teach us about life. They are true to their emotions and this is constantly a humbling experience for me. They are not afraid to express what they feel unlike me. I learned a lot from my 4 dogs and they are my reminder about life (also stress reliever). Thanks for sharing! Hugs to Honey!

By: Lauranne

Lauranne — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:45:05 +0000

Can you do one without the other??

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:16:51 +0000

In reply to Lauranne. Interesting insights, Lauranne. I don't trust other people very much. And playing it cool is probably a direct result of that. So what comes first? Learning to trust people? Or putting yourself out there?

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:11:09 +0000

In reply to Cathy Bennett. Y'know I suspect I sound a lot cooler as a kayaking, biking, sailing babe than I actually look hanging out in my kayak. But we can't all be sexy, huh? :)

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:03:39 +0000

In reply to Emma. Or maybe, Emma, you're content to give Bailie something to do. Everyone needs a job. :)

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 11:59:50 +0000

In reply to Rebekah. I bet your dog love being uncool with you. :)

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 11:42:59 +0000

In reply to Mary. Roxy keeps her dignity about her when she's meeting and greeting. I'd love to send Honey to her for just a little bit of cool, sometimes. :)

By: Lauranne

Lauranne — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 08:40:56 +0000

I think you are spot on. I think the problem with not ‘playing it cool’ is that you are putting yourself out there for the world to see, and that means you stand a chance of being knocked back. I was having a conversation with my counselor last night and she asked about me moving on. I said I wasn’t ready to be that vulnerable again. She asked what I meant and I explained that (in my head) to love someone totally you give over your heart to them and trust them to keep it safe, and in exchange you protect theirs. Having been knocked down once I’m going to be cautious and take time to get back up. I think this is a lot like ‘playing it cool’ look at a toddler and how happy they are with everything in the world, but then, as they grow they start playing it cool because piers mock you for being too keen, or liking an uncool program so I think we learn to play it cool because it’s safer.

By: Cathy Bennett

Cathy Bennett — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 00:31:21 +0000

Touche’ and by the way, looking at you in that kayak I think your SUPER cool!!