Miracle #21 - God's Will For Me Is Perfect Happiness
I took my dog, Ziggy, to the veterinarian yesterday for a check-up. As soon as we pulled into the office parking lot, she began to tremble and shake. She remembers the vet's office as a scary and painful place, where she has had shots and operations. We were a little early, so I decided to walk her around outside a bit. Ziggy strained against the leash and tried to run away. In her anxiety and fear of the future, she was seeking escape. The funny thing was, I knew that nothing bad was going to happen to her. I knew that the doctor was going to to help and not hurt her. As an observer apart from the problem, it was clear to me that everything was going to be okay, and Ziggy was cared for and loved. As I watched this scene play out in front of me, I thought about how we, as humans, behave the same way in our lives. We believe that we know what will happen in the future based on past experiences. We think that if we worry or feel anxious or find a way t...
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