Nancy DeYoung

Discover how a story told over a beer on an early fall evening provided a new perspective on life. The tale of Not My Dog is simple but has a paradigm-shifting message. It is a metaphor addressing the idea that many responsibilities we accept do not belong to us any more than the neighbor’s dog.

As we re-evaluate our lives through this new lens, we can set healthy boundaries and avoid undue stress. The next time you find yourself taking ownership of someone else’s problem, step back and ask yourself, ＂Is this my dog?＂