The Past is Past

Don Bosco, our dog, shies away from other dogs. He wants nothing to do with most dogs. He probably had some bad experiences when younger, and he lives these out each time he sees another dog on a walk. He even shies away from cats! He is controlled by his past.

Have you had some past experiences that you continue to live out in the present? Are you controlled by past experiences? Do you think change is possible? Hoped for? I keep away from abusive and dangerous situations, but I also try and let the past remain in the past. I don't want to be closed to the present moment because of a past experience. I wish Don Bosco had my hope. He lives at a dog level. I don't have to live at that level.