Is it a bug or beast that’s plaguing you, or is it all just self-imposed? Does it really matter? Fear, anger and other poisonous emotions are just as toxic as can be, and I know if I give my own worst self power over the rest of me, I’ve no one else to blame. Inner pest, outer pest: under attack I fold, I wither and the result is pretty much the same.
Solution? None that’s perfect. I’m mortal and oh-so-imperfect, and any solution I might try must likewise tend to fall far short of the mark.
Give up? Hardly! The imperfect solution is always far preferable to no attempted solution at all. So me, I’m just going to keep my eyes peeled, my ears and mind open to useable input, and I hope to find that the next surprise is always a happy one. That the next encounter is with a long-lost friend, the next journey is through beautiful countryside that leads to the next great joy of a long and fruitful life. Pests or no pests, trouble or none. Hope and believing because they lead to the sorts of happiness that no amount of dwelling in the dark can ever do.
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I guess we just have to pack the pests! and take them along! c
Maybe it’s that attitude that made Richard marry me!
Lol!
Without the pests, we’d have no appreciation for the rest(s)…
(A hot bath and a glass of wine work wonders, too…)
Yes, it’s the contrast that makes it all so clear. And the wine to cure it. Well said!
I often wonder why I identify things a certain way. Why are pests considered pests? Is it because I think my comfort is dependent on being rid of this certain thing? Perhaps you are right, and what I need to change is my attitude.
Of course, it never CURES me from thinking certain things (and possibly people) are pests! It just helps me to deal with that thought . . . 🙂
Everyone added so nice things… I agree with them, what we need to change is our attitude… Your images are amazing, I loved both of them and also the poem! What a beautiful writing. You are so nice dear Kathryn. Thank you, Have a nice weekend, with my love, nia
Thank you, dear Nia, and happy weekend to you too!
hmmm…..nice article!!!
Thank you, my friend, and welcome! I’m pleased you stopped by and now I’m having a chance to look around your nice blog as well. I know I’ll enjoy it!
I am my own worst pest!!!
Honeychile, ain’t that true for all of us!
Is it any wonder I love dragonflies and frogs? Goes with the territory . . .
My darling, if you love *me* you are capable of loving the world’s-best pest, so you get extra credit right off!
Yes I agree that hope and believing trump living in a dark place. I second Nia’s comment about your images – they draw me in to the post.
Thank you so much, my dear. You are so kind.
As my blog… I choose to celebrate everything that is beautiful and your blog, art and writing are definitely in that category. Pest, schmest I say!
My sweet, this is precisely the sort of affinity that makes me come back again and again to your blog. Kindred spirit–and such good taste you have!!! 😀