I will; to will; Thy will

I will; to will; Thy will 

"I will; to will; Thy will"

is a prayer a good friend of mine often recites. I am not certain of its origins but I believe it incorporates the idea that I must continually try to align my actions with my beliefs. More simply, it means I surrender to God.

Why a hippopotamus? Why not? Watching a hippo on land, I might not understand how such a huge animal could possibly move swift enough to eat enough vegetation to sustain itself. Watching a hippopotamus gracefully dance among the cichlids shows me how with a little guidance I may be able to achieve whatever my true purpose entails.