Today, Jen at the Daily Post is inviting us to use our blog as an ’ema’ – a small wooden plaque used at Shinto shrines in Japan for people to write down their hopes and dreams in the hope that they will be granted by the spirits.
Our dream is that every sighthound is given the chance to only race for fun, for their hearts to bloom in special friendships and for them to lead a happy life in loving homes.
sentient beings
part of our universe
in every form
© Xenia Tran
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ200, setting: Action, 1/800 s.
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They look like they have lots of energy, and are enjoying their race along the beach.
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Thank you Jim, they love running for fun and it is so lovely to see them do that since we adopted them. :o)
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A perfect wish for all dogs. Had a lovely walk this morning with my friend and her two Irish Water Spaniels.
janet
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Thank you Janet and yes, a perfect wish for all dogs – that sounds like a wonderful walk you had :o)
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The biggest problem was that the wind has been horrific for the last three days, but we had a good walk anyway.
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Glad you still enjoyed it and I hope the wind calms down where you are xxx
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A wonderful dream 💕 🐾 that would work for me too 💖 xxx
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Thank you Cathy, that is wonderful! Much love to you and Finn xxx
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Thank you 🙂 and to you xxx
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Thank you Cathy xxx
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Such joy in seeing the dogs run and play-thank you for this lovely reminder and your ema-
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Thank you Meg, it is so lovely to see them run like this. Much love to you, Hubble and Jack Henry xxx
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What a joy to watch!! 🙂 ❤
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Thank you Dina :o) xxx
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A great wish – I’m with you!
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Thank you Leya 💖
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Truly a wonderful wish. I hope it comes true. 🙂
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Thank you for your kind words E.C., we hope so too 💖
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Great action Photos and did you notice the sky in the first one! Beautiful
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Thank you for your kind words Elaine 💖 The sky is not visible in the first photograph – what you see above the waterline are the hills on the opposite shore ☺ xxx
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Wow, even better. 🤗
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Thank you ☺💖 xxx
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totally – stop exploiting and start loving…
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Thank you Maureen, this is our wish xxx
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Look at them go!!
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Thank you Anne xxx
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Beautiful wish! Love to see them are running freely! 🙂 💖
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Thank you Amy :o) xxx
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Such a wonderful dream. They have so much fun running and playing on the beach!
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Thank you so much for your kind words and lots of love to you and Tippy xxx
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Oh, that your dream would come true, Xenia. The smiles on Eivor and Pearl’s faces brings a smile to my face every day.
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Thank you so much dear Lois, let’s hope the spirits want to help this dream come true :o) xxx
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Lovely, lovely!
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Thank you Laurie :o) xxx
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A beautiful wish.
Let us extend the wish for joy and liberty to all things in our Great Cosmos.
Seek peace,
Paz
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Thank you Paz, feel free to extend the wish for all things in our Great Cosmos 💜
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Plain and simple, lovely thoughts for all puppies everywhere.
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Thank you Denise 💖 xxx
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It is good to view animals in general as “sentient” beings as you mentioned in your haiku.
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Thank you kindly Frank ☺
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I love the idea of an ema, Xenia…it seems that I like much about Japanese culture. Also, your haiku is so very touching, sentient beings do have many forms and they all should be respected. I get such a kick out of your photos of your dogs racing around and enjoying themselves…always with big dog smiles on their faces!
Gayle ~
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Thank you for your kind words Gayle and I am glad you enjoy watching Eivor and Pearl enjoy themselves too. I wish you all the best for this wonderful new time with your young grandchildren and thank you again for your warm hospitality at dVerse :o) xxx
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Thank you for your sweet wishes for me as I get acquainted with a new little being in our family. I’m going to have lots of fun! My best to you, Eivor and Pearl too. 🙂 xo
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Thank you Gayle xxx
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Oh yes absolutely… stop exploiting and start loving…❤️
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Thank you so much Sanaa xxx
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Great idea, great wish… and i would love to find the joy in running
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Thank you Bjorn and yes, I would love to find the joy in running the way they do too. The closest I have come to that is riding horses on the gallops☺
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Lovely message Xenia ~ I hope it will so ~
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Thank you Grace 💖 xxx
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Spiritful and uplifting too… Thank you Xenia
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Thank you kindly Scott ☺🙋
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Gorgeous pups!
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Thank you Nikki :o) xxx
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And beautiful ones at that Xenia.
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Thank you so much Denis :o)
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This is a beautiful site. I love the color blends.
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Thank you for your kind words Peter ☺
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Beautiful prayer, and great contribution for Frank’s photo challenge. Much much loving. ❤
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Thank you Debbie, much love to you too 💖 xxx
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Thank you, Xenia! 🙂 This made my night
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☺💖 xxx
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