By Jo Singer | November 27, 2009 10:07 AM
The expression, "The teacher appears when the student is ready" is one which I to which I highly subscribe. I think that this simple statement is one of the most straightforward bits of advice for those of us who may be thinking about embarking upon a "spiritual journey", or just a deeper understanding of ourselves and may even be seeking out a guru. Simply put, "have faith."
I also truly believe that when we are considering bringing a new pet into our homes and hearts, and have set out on a quest to find one, or even if we have no consciously strong desire at all to get a pet, it is in reality the dog, cat, bird, horse or reptile that is reaching out for us and are sending us very strong signals and vibrations that we magically "pick up" and draw us to them.
My across the street neighbors, Donna and Gerry lost their beloved old dog awhile ago. They needed time to grieve and were in no hurry to adopt a puppy. It just was not the right time for them. They sure missed him and both of them were inconsolable.
However, a few months later, while still not in the market for another pet, a skinny flea infested funny looking little dog started appearing on the street a couple of blocks from their house. He seemed so downcast and was obviously not being cared for by anyone. If a dog ever needed a home, this emaciated wiry canine with his big bright beautiful eyes, and whose tail wagged so fiercely whenever they approached him, this guy was the one on the top of the scale.
It only took a few days before they made their decision to snatch him up off the street and bring him into their house. You would not believe how quickly the magnificent transformation that this flea-bitten, skinny pooch underwent with the loving and compassionate care that Donna and Gerry bestowed on him.
They named him Buddy, which totally describes the relationship that they have with him. Buddy follows Gerry wherever he goes, and spends his evenings cuddling with Donna, who is simply crazy about him. Buddy's caring veterinarian, who worked all kinds of magic restoring him to health, estimated him to be about three years old, a part yellow Labrador retriever and Terrier.
Of course one might speculate that their rainbow dog may have felt the depth of Donna and Gerry's grief and sent this little guy to them to help lift their spirits and heal their hearts. We will never fully know the extent of the mystical connections we share with our beloved pets.
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