What Huskies Taught Me About Loving Life (Even When It’s Messy)
What Huskies Taught Me About Loving Life (Even When It’s Messy)
Let’s be honest: life gets messy.
The kind of messy where dishes pile up, plans fall through, and your to-do list feels like a cruel joke.
Some days, it’s hard not to feel like you’re just barely holding it all together.
But then — there’s Kasi and Seva.
Our two huskies don’t care if I’ve had a bad day or if I haven’t figured everything out. They don’t care if I’m behind on work, or if I’m feeling overwhelmed, or if the living room looks like a tornado just passed through. They see me — really see me — and every single time, without fail, they show up with joy.
No grudges.
No judgment.
Just tail wags, excited yelps, and big, goofy grins that say:
“We’re just happy you’re here.”
Born to Thrive, No Matter the Weather
Did you know huskies were originally bred by the Chukchi people of Siberia to pull sleds across frozen tundras? These weren’t just working dogs — they were survivors. Joyful, resilient, full-of-life kinds of dogs.
Even in some of the most unforgiving environments on Earth, they thrived.
Why?
Because they focused on what they had:
each other, movement, and the magic of the present moment.
And you can still see it in them today.
The head tilts.
The sparkle in their eyes.
The way they bound toward you like you're the best thing they’ve seen all day (because you are).
They Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff — and Maybe We Don’t Have To, Either
Since Kasi and Seva came into our lives, they’ve taught us a new way to see the world.
One that isn’t ruled by stress, pressure, or perfectionism.
They remind us — every single day — that happiness isn’t about having it all figured out.
It’s about showing up with an open heart.
Life gets messy.
Not every plan works out.
Some days are heavier than others.
But when you’ve got a husky nudging your hand, flopping into your lap, or flinging their favorite toy at your face — it’s hard not to smile. It’s hard not to feel, even just for a moment, that this is enough.
The Real Magic? It's in the Mess.
These dogs don’t hold on to yesterday’s mistakes.
They don’t stay mad.
They live right here, right now — and love you with everything they’ve got.
And maybe that’s the lesson.
Life isn’t about cleaning up every mess.
It’s about loving through it.
Laughing through it.
Wagging your tail anyway.
Kasi and Seva have made every day better — not because life suddenly got easier, but because they remind us to stop chasing perfect and start embracing presence.
So if today feels hard, if the mess feels overwhelming, just remember:
Show up.
Love big.
And maybe — just maybe — wag your tail a little more often.
xoxo