By Angela Towler, United Kingdom
I live in the United Kingdom and had traveled to London with my husband for a day. I don’t go there very often but occasionally like to visit the art galleries. After a good day out, it soon was time for our train journey home via the underground train to Paddington Station in London.
We walked to the nearest underground station and found the platform crowded with weary tourists and commuters. A voice over the loudspeaker announced that the line we needed to take had been closed due to an incident. This meant people had to find alternative routes to continue their journeys.
Prior to the announcement of the line closure, the platform had been quite relaxed, as everyone was expecting their journey to be straightforward. Now people anxiously checked their watches and train timetables and made hurried phone calls. More people were arriving onto the platform all the time, and the atmosphere grew tense and filled with apprehension.
A Love Dog Arrives
I noticed a young woman and her dog as they walked down the concrete staircase onto the platform. On this cold and blustery day, the woman was wrapped up warmly. Of medium size, the dog had a rough, rusty-brown, short-haired coat. He looked like an easy going, remarkably relaxed sort of a chap and seemed at home in the busy station. The pair found a clear little space, and the dog sat quietly at the woman’s feet, watching the world go by with keen, intelligent eyes.
I have a dog and know what beautiful Souls they can be, so I watched to see what might happen. A railway worker in his high-visibility, fluorescent-green jacket was the first to pass by the woman and dog. He stopped to pet the dog, who gracefully accepted this human’s love and affection.
I was amazed to see that every single person who passed by petted the dog. Some stooped down to say hello. Many went out of their way to approach him. This Soul quickly became a haven of love for the unhappy humans around him.
Although the dog was not much to look at, being of no particularly impressive breed or bearing, his eyes radiated pure love. A calmness emanated from him and settled over the tired and stressed travelers. Anyone who travels on public transport regularly in a large and busy city will know how unusual it was to see people around the dog gradually relaxing and chatting with one another.
The Dog’s Service Continues
In due course our train arrived, and we got into the same carriage as the dog and his human companion. One by one, the people in our compartment met this special Soul as he gently and slowly made his way among us, offering his love as he went. Tourists smiled and chatted in different languages. Shy children came forward, encouraged by their caregivers to approach and pet the dog.
An elderly man was singled out for the dog’s particular attention—a gentle nuzzling. From where I stood I could clearly see the effect upon this gent. His heart opened, and a tear came to his eye.
In amazement and gratitude I watched as the circle of love grew around this shining Soul. It made my heart sing, and I gave silent thanks to the ECK, Divine Spirit, for this display of pure and unconditional love in such an unlikely place.
At our stop we left the train, exchanging smiles with the other travelers, and I felt sad to be moving on. Truly, God is love, and hearts can be opened by the most humble of God’s creatures.
Merci beaucoup cher ami, pour votre amour partagé.
I knew such a dog, too. He was owned by an old man, a dusty, mangy, grey dog, when I was a child. One day, I had the opportunity to look into the dog’s eyes, and they were two suns, radiating love. A great soul in a dog’s body.
Thank you for your story. It made me remember the other dog.
This story is very interesting to read,very beautiful ,thank you for sharing everyone fell great when they read this.
Thank you for sharing this inspiring story,very beautiful to read.
Thanks so much for this lovely story. I strongly believe animals are pure soul with so much love to give out.
What a beautiful story about a beautiful soul. Many animals are here, sharing unconditional love and making our lives a little better. For many years, I had the pleasure of an animal companion who I called a little master of love. Brewster was an 8 pound miniature pincher. Whenever someone was staying in my guest room he snuggled with them all night. In the morning, each would tell me, they never felt so loved in all their life. One guest was given extra attention. Brewster snuggled with her at night, sat by her yoga mat as we exercised in the morning, and sat by her chair as she ate breakfast. Finally, the woman asked if he was always this attentive to my guests. I told her he always shared love but she had definitely received the royal treatment. I later learned that my guest was going through a divorce, dealing with the death of her mother, selling her house and planning to move far away. All I had known was she needed a room for the night. Little Brewster knew she needed an extra large dose of love.
What a beautiful story. Gosh! You instantly took me there and I felt that love. And you were right, Angela. What a wonderful feeling, what a joy to feel such love! Thank you for sharing.
I will share this story on Monday in our discussion circle. Part of the discussion is how God´s love
is all-around us. His eye radiated love, this I like especially.
Thank you so much.
Helga
“…his eyes radiated pure love” I just love that. That’s my goal for today
Argh that’s a beautiful observation with a wonderful message .
The power of a strong soul and unconditional love.
Thank you for your insight and excellent telling of this tale.
Blessings
Thank you so much. Animals care for us as much as we care for them.
I can feel the love from that almighty soul coming through your beautiful words. May the Blessings Be!
Lovely story. Thanks for sharing.
That was beautiful, what a lovely soul helping all of you on that hard journey! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for this lovely story . It went straight to my heart. May the blessings be.