You see, despite being no more than 20 yards or so in front of us, Charlie never saw the does. That’s because he was doing, well, what he always seems to be doing: sniffing the ground like there’s no tomorrow.
Yes, he seemed to smell them once we reached the spot where they had crossed our path, and while it was no doubt a thrill for him, I can’t help wondering if it would have been more exciting had he actually seen the darn things.
Unfortunately, what happened to Charlie sometimes happens to us humans: we miss the obvious because we’re too busy to notice.
Me? I’ve missed the obvious fact that not taking time off has burned me out and contributed to a downward spiral in my mood. Even though I know intellectually it was foolish, I kept doing it. Pushing, pushing and pushing some more. So much to do and so little time. No time to take time off.
Wrong.
What about you? Are you too busy to notice the obvious in your life? What are you missing at home? Work? School? Everywhere else?
Are there warning signs right in front of you, but ones you’re oblivious to? (I know, I know, if we’re oblivious to things then, well, we haven’t seen them and aren’t even aware we’ve missed them.)
But here’s a thought: For the next few days, keep your head up and your eyes and ears open. Who or what needs your attention?
Maybe, just maybe you’ll find that you’re missing something obvious. Just ask Charlie.
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