Tag: trust

Reblog: The simple art of trusting, dog style

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The simple art of trusting, dog style

By Pat Collins (Reblogged from CSMonitor.com)

As I worked at my desk this morning, I looked down to see our two small dogs, Lucky and Bo-Bo, lying peacefully in their little beds. Even though it was approaching midday, they seemed to think it was an appropriate time to take yet another nap.

I hated to interrupt their “well-deserved” rest, but I really needed to use the shredder. As I put the papers into the hopper, the shredder came alive with its loud, high-pitched whir as it ate up the paper. I looked at the dogs, still peacefully lying there. I had a sense that they knew they were cared for, regardless of all the noise around them; they knew that I’m the one who cares for them, and I was there. All was well, and I would protect them.

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Reblog: 10 Ways To Know You Are Taking Too Much Responsibility

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I came across this post today.

The answer?

Let go and let God.

10 Ways To Know You Are Taking Too Much Responsibility (from SoulSeeds.com)

You need to fill conversational silences.

You apologize for things you had nothing to do with.

You take on the blame for events and circumstances that are beyond your control.

You make excuses for people who are behaving badly.

Your first inkling is to rescue people.

You feel paralyzed by the size of challenges.

You lose sleep, worrying about world problems.

You feel like you always have to be the life of the party.

You deprive yourself of basic rights because others are missing out.

You struggle with guilt.