Is it Wisdom or Laziness?

Sparky

Sparky has been a special addition to our world for over ten (10) years. We found him in a shelter, guilty of criminal running-at-large. His previous owners either did not want him back or they did not know where to look for him.

He seemed healthy enough and appeared (to those who know such things) to be between two (2) and four (4) years old. He is in remarkable health for a dog his age (according to his veterinarian).

I had him out for his constitutional this morning. As he has done since taking charge of our world he sniffed, walked and watered. One noteworthy thing he did not do was chase the black cat sitting at the back corner of the property.

Sparky was always up for a good run whether dog, cat, groundhog or deer trespassed. As nearly as I know he never actually caught anything. He did get too close to a skunk before but evidently was convinced to give up any notion of pursuing further.

This morning he looked interested, as if considering a chase but quickly returned to sniffing, walking and watering. Had he finally reconsidered his time-tested efforts and decided they were not worth the time and energy, or has he become lazy?

It really doesn't matter in Sparky's case, but it would matter if the decision was mine. There are some things I am not as passionate about as I was a few years ago. If it is because wisdom has prevailed it is a victory. If it is because I still need to be passionate, but have become lazy then I am failing.

Hmmm...