Obstacles of Life (Walking Through Illusion, Thompson)

     Thompson, in Walking Through Illusion, dives into the obstacles that Peter, the fisherman faced in the Bible.  Most of us have probably seen an episode of The Deadliest Catch and how difficult the life of a fisherman can be.   Peter realized when he fished with love he had a better day.  It didn't matter how good of a fisherman Peter was.  Thompson says, "When he fished for love, those on the shore couldn't wait for the catch.  When he fished for reward, those on shore avoided it."  As Thompson states it best, Peter was, "...not waiting for the fish to bite but waiting for the heart to right."  When the fish were not available to Peter he needed to self-reflect where in his heart he was not available to others.  Life is a mirror for us.  What you are not getting you are not giving.
      Another illusionary obstacle that Peter faced was sickness.  Thompson explains that physical sickness represents a deeper internal issue.  "e.g. an achy spine could mean a lack of support; a stiff neck could mean a stubborn stalemate; an achy shoulder could mean a painful burden."  Peter just needed to identify the problem, act on his own behalf to heal his issue.  Then, his illusion could move into reality. 
     It's ironic because I have a cold right now.  I have been so busy with social events, work, family and friends.   On top of that I have been double-booking my time by accident and needing to cancel one of the appointments.  I think I have caught a cold because my body is telling me to slow down similar to Peter's obstacle of getting sick.  I'm usually booked two weeks out with no time for just sitting and being alone.  Ahhh, it's nice to be sick right now.