Gentle life lessons, as taught by a labrador
The Gospel of Roxy
Gentle life lessons from Roxy the labrador: a growing shrine of illustrated teachings on joy, courage, kindness, calm — and the odd important stick.
“Come forth into the light of things, let Nature be your teacher.”
The Canonical Posters
23 teachings gathered — and the shrine keeps growing.
No. I
Guidance, loyalty and light.
No. II
Joy must be chased, fetched, held and released.
No. III
Wonder is the antidote to confusion.
No. IV
Wisdom lives in experience.
No. V
Worry is a visitor, not the boss.
No. VI
Fortune favours the brave.
No. VII
Even the bravest hearts need stillness.
No. VIII
When it’s cold, warmth comes from within.
No. IX
True loyalty is love that never leaves.
No. X
Your depth. Your direction. Your destiny.
No. XI
Growth happens outside your comfort zone.
No. XII
How you walk today inspires tomorrow.
No. XIII
Every season has its purpose.
No. XIV
Wisdom is quiet. Choose your moment.
No. XV
Kindness can surpass harsh judgment.
No. XVI
Differences are inevitable. Kindness is a choice.
No. XVII
The kind things we give have a way of finding their way back.
No. XVIII
Holding on to hurt only makes the walk heavier.
No. XIX
Patience, perseverance and persistence carry ordinary paws to extraordinary places.
No. XX
Wonder is waiting in places you’ve already walked.
No. XXI
Attention is precious. Spend it where life is happening.
No. XXII
You can't change the weather, but you can choose how you walk.
No. XXIII
Honourable rivalry makes us stronger than easy victories ever could.