Jackson is teaching me about leadership and motivation.

We made our way along The Motherland's side streets today, Jackson on point and myself in tow.

We had to stop every few feet so that he could catch a scent of something old or new...a trail to follow.

We would come to a cross walk and he would automatically sit. I would then give him an automatic treat as he has been very good so far today.

We round the corner and lurking inside a nearby house is a dog barking. He patiently goes by with a sideways glance to where the sound is coming from. I easily glide him away with the leash. The leash is the tether from me to Jackson, that is also the tether to myself and our home.

I have been religiously walking Jackson almost every day. it gives us a chance to bond, to get some exercise and to help me wake up.
No more mornings of staring at the bedroom ceiling, wondering why and who i am anymore.
I have a duty to make sure we both go for a walk.

I have found, as the title of this piece divulges, that these walks have not only helped us both physically, but they have helped me to chin up and gain more confidence.

I have more energy and i feel better for it mentally as well.

I think it might have to do with waking up and diving right into something.

i think it might have to do with having to focus as soon as i awaken.

Anyway, i really like it.

I didn't know which way things would go, with taking these walks, when i first started. I didn't think that i'd enjoy it at all.

Over a month into it, i came to the above conclusions and that's motivation enough to continue.

So thanks Jackson.

Thanks again.