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Invisible Fences
As I walked with a friend through my neighborhood one afternoon, a fierce, angry dog charged out of the bushes as we passed his home. Startled, I jumped back, but then I watched as he stopped mid-stride, stood motionless, and then turned to walk back toward the front porch.
I realized that his owners had installed an “invisible fence.” It is invisible because the fence relies on buried cable, which connects wirelessly to the dog’s collar. When the dog, wearing this collar, crosses the boundary area, he receives a mild shock. My furry foe had reached the boundary of his safe zone that day, and his acquired reflexive action made him cease and desist.
As I thought about it later, I couldn’t ignore the similarities between invisible fences and the boundaries in our own lives (with the exception, fortunately, of electric shock!). Many of us have subconsciously installed invisible fences—the unseen obstacles that prevent us from venturing beyond our safety zones. You may encounter many different types of invisible fences. However, they all have one thing in common: YOU. They were installed by you and can be removed only by you.
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Everyone needs to believe in something. No one should undergo the
pressures and troubles of life without believing in something, even if it
isn’t photographable. To help those considering newfound faith, I think
it’s important to uncover some possible “invisible fences.”