By Bob Switzer, British Columbia, Canada
I live with my wife and Oakley, our Shar-Pei, on the edge of the wilderness in western Canada. Sightings of wild animals are quite common. For five years, I’ve hiked with Oakley every morning. We are used to seeing deer, marmots, eagles, and more. Bears are quite prevalent as well.
As I followed the economic news each day, I found myself quite concerned about the financial markets. I was doing a lot of reading about the poor state we were in, including predictions of worse conditions to come.
One day during this time frame, Oakley became very skittish. If he ever smelled the scent of a bear, he’d become very upset and overly protective. Not only were we next to wilderness; in the fall the bears like to come into nearby fruit orchards, particularly for apples.
Oakley became overly anxious. For about a week, he shook and was very reluctant to go on our usual walks. It took a lot of coaxing to get him to come outside.
After getting him into our hike one morning, I was thinking about the bearish stock market. I received an insight from the ECK (the Holy Spirit). The connection dawned on me: Oakley was anxious about bears, and so was I.
I realized I had to shift away from the negative reading and undue attention I was placing on the “bearish” economy and stock market. Interestingly, when I let go and moved back into a more balanced state, shedding the anxiety I was feeling, Oakley also let go of his anxiety. I feel he had been picking up on my subtle concerns or fears and was anxious, as well, for my safety. We had healed each other.
The negative vibration from my reactions had been affecting me at subtle levels that my dog could perceive. It was a destructive habit! Thanks to Oakley, I was able to let go of daily reading economic news and commentary and get back into a positive attitude on life.
—Photos by Bob Switzer
WOW, Bob, your Story is just what I needed to remember: “It’s a good Life”, thanks to Oakley, you and the MAHANTA,
Blessings are all around,
Veronika
Great insights! Thank you for sharing! Very empathic to how you were feeling too and how you helped each other!
An important story and lesson to us all.
What as insightful reminder to keep mind well in control especially when it comes to negativity and anxiety provoking issues! Thank you.
Thank you for sharing ths beautiful story. It is always fascinating how the ECK helps us.
Good how for you! Thanks for sharing how Oakley alerted you to a destructive thought pattern & how you followed through.
Thank you Bob for your sharing.
A potent observation. Animals are always operating at those subtle levels, and do seem to “hear” us. Thanks for your share, and glad things evened out for you and Oakley.