Thanks Tamara,
I know I'm not alone, and I know there are many, many of us that get
overwhelmed. I agree with everything you've said and I appreciate your
taking the time to reply. I'm feeling better today. That's how it
goes, life is cyclical. It's important to continue spiraling up and
out, (not just get stuck in a tight circle :) !). Funny you should
mention the fact that we usually ask to serve. I remember the day that
I made that conscious prayer, to be shown 'how to serve'. When I told a
friend of mine, she said, now you've done it! Look out, when you ask,
it WILL be answered!
Much love to you Tamara,
Nina
tamara stickler wrote:
Nina,
Its "funny"...I have several special needs animals and this question
pops up on each of the lists from time to time.
You are right, it does seem that many of us are magnets for .... the
hardcases, but its important to remember two things:
1) You are NEVER given more than you can handle. The Universe, God,
karma....whichever you ascribe to...never piles more on you that you
are spiritually, emotionally or pshycally capable of handling.
(Although I do wish that at times, perhaps, the powers that be would
have just a bit less faith in me particularly) ;-).
2) Many times...its NOT about us. How often have we asked (the Powers
that be) to use us for the greater good? Often we are called upon to
intervene for *_/someone else's sake/_*...and any lessons we learn,
while never wasted, were perhaps not the reason for the intervention,
but products of the shared experience. There is ALWAYS payment for a
good deed. Sometimes its strength....sometimes courage -learned by
witnessing the way another battles an illness or fear...almost always
there's love....and eventually (sometimes not for years later) peace.
Then...with these new pieces of armour we've aquired...we often feel
more confident, less hesitant to "step out in front of the dragon"
...sometimes even before we are called to...at times, this is where we
get into trouble..get in over our heads and things seem to get away
from us. Just remember, that once you decide to act on your own,
another spirit will ALWAYS be there to stand with you if you remember
to call on it.
Why are we "called" to it? Most likely because in one form or another
in our lives we've been there ourselves (or are afraid of one day
being there & alone) and can empathize.
Hang in there, tides ebb and flow...you'll get a break eventually.
Peace,
T
>
> Kat,
> Could you comment on why it might be that some of us seem to
draw
> animals, and people too for that matter, with serious
illness to our
> lives. I guess I should back up first and ask you if you feel
> everything happens for a reason! I do believe that
everything happens
> for a reason, some things are life-changing events and others
> seemingly
> inconsequential. The last year, or so, I have found my life
more and
> more consumed with sick and injured animals. One wise friend
reminded
> me that I take in strays and other unfortunates that haven't
had the
> benefit of a good start, and of course that's true. But it
feels like
> there's more to it than that. I have started to work on my
problems
> with acceptance, (I have been known to be somewhat of a
control freak
> where my fur kids are concerned), and it does seem like the
waters
> are
> calming. I pray all the time for guidance in recognizing what my
> lessons are and how to learn them without any more suffering
than
> necessary, but I wonder why it should be that some seem to
be touched
> with disease and death more than others. If this is an
inappropriate
> question for this forum, just say so. We've been hit with a
lot of
> loss
> lately and we're still reeling. I do tend to wax
philosophical with
> very little provocation, so I'll understand if you choose not to
> answer
> this one.
> Nina
>
>
>
>
> Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito
>
> "My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress.
Merely
> living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile."
> - Anonymous
>
>
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