I have chased awakening for a good twenty six years of my life. Spock was with me for half of them. I awakened while contemplating the question "who is this person who is grieving" on his passing. Thus, my awakening is his gift to me.

Spock demonstrated living an awakened, and a happy life to me day in and day out. My search pursuing meditation, philosophy and religions was pointless. If only I had paid attention to how he lived, I would have reached happiness years earlier.

This book (work in progress) lists the thirteen lessons I learned from him in three areas of life. Each lesson is for every year of Spock's life.

My hope is that these lessons offer a soothing balm for people who are stressed, anxious, and searching for happiness.

Join me on my journey as I write these lessons out.

Introduction

1. My search for happiness
2. On Happiness
3. On Spock

Theme 1: Cultivating Inner Joy

1. Curiosity
2. Embracing silence
3. Finding joy in simple pleasures
4. Embracing fun and play
5. Living in the now

Theme 2: Building meaningful relationships

1. Living Authentically
2. Empathy, compassion, and forgiveness
3. Relationships and friendships
4. Unconditional love

Theme 3: Embracing life's journey

1. Enjoying life
2. Embracing change, and being adaptable
3. Embrace Adventure
4. Living, the ultimate purpose

Titles under consideration

1. Pawsitive Living: Lessons in Happiness from My Dog, Spock
2. Unleashed Joy: Happiness within—wisdom from my dog
3. Lessons in Living and Loving fully. Wisdom from my dog

(better ideas? please send me a message)