A large white pup meandered north on the French side of the canal. A small black pup sauntered south on the German side. As they passed one another, their yearning was so intense that their bodies strained toward one another across the water. Their humans were firm in their commands, and the dogs’ hindquarters barely remained seated in obedience. Such was their suffering that miserable howls and whimpers came from both throats. The humans looked across at one another and softened. The dogs, immediately aware of the shift, joyfully ran toward the bridge for an ecstasy of sniffing and wagging.
Christi Byerly is passionate about making the world a braver and more loving place. CEO of Awaken Coach Institute, she trains life coaches to listen at depth. Her students join from around the world.