Alligators on the path

Alligators on the path
Ann Albers

The Angels – Suppose you wanted to go for a beautiful walk to a lovely destination. You are eager for the journey. It is a beautiful day. The air is fresh and clear, and you anticipate a wonderful time. However, not far upon the path, you encounter a huge alligator! You can’t believe it. The creature is large and blocks the entire path. There is no way around him.

What to do? You wait a bit, but he’s not budging. You get frustrated and start to throw stones, and he becomes menacing. You say, “Get on! Go! Shoo!” and he growls. So here you are. You’ve been anticipating a fantastic walk, and now you’ve got a huge alligator in the path. Fighting him doesn’t work. Wishing he wasn’t there doesn’t make a difference. What to do? Continue reading