Stream of Thought

Stalwart

I’ve got to be “relieved”…this is the only option that can bring best gains, ultimately.

Who knew emotions were something to be worked on?

Luckily, I’ve come to understand they are like wild horses – full of passionate self expression.

They can be trained and tamed to some degree, like spirit-unbroken steeds.

Those who work with stallions (vs. geldings) know what I mean.

And once you gain their trust, they share secrets about the world you’d normally not see.

Stream of Thought

Fête

This evening, I happened upon a dance event, where the music was to my liking.

Being initially shy, and still having the dogs to walk and dinner to get for my youngest, by the time I returned, there was only a half hour left.

I got one song in at my pace, with my eyes closed, channeling the energy. But then the music slowed, and I stretched and huddled against the wall to stay warm, observing.

I’m not sure they will play my type of music at the next gathering, but I got out there and expressed myself – exuberantly!

Stream of Thought

The Thin Veil

A piece of Finish Pancake custard tumbled off my fork, fragmenting into three pieces to divert my attention as one bypassed my guard and flew to the ground next to our hound’s crate.

I thought to myself, “Perhaps this is an opportunity to share the delicacy with her…” while noting how absorbed she was in playing with and conquer-chewing the larger, edible plastic bone normally reserved for our wolf.

Then I realized this could tempt her to want more, anytime she would smell my cooking it and see me eating it.

I paused, with prudence, to further examine the idea as I cleaned it up without her noticing.

Whereupon I realized that maybe, I am in this same position.

Stream of Thought

Happiness

I knew it was possible – it had to be, for I witnessed other people having it.

I kept feeling downtrodden and smothered, yet bought into the messages it was my “misperceiving.”

I was a “Debbie Downer” if I felt disatisfied.

But now, after having clearly identified things I thought would make me happy (and just how they would seem), I’ve actually happened upon a community where I have – without extra effort – moments of this untamed feeling.