What Kind Of Animal?

TODAY'S QUOTE:
It's better to be a lion for a day than a sheep all your life."... Sister Elizabeth Kenny

This quote made me laugh. The vast difference between animals may seem too far of a stretch, but take my word for it, the distance is do-able. Speaking as a former sheep, when you hit that one last thing that wads up your soul, a mighty roar is just a deep breath away. And I found that once you go cat there is just no going back. But you can keep some of the gentle qualities of a sheep, combining them with the best defensive abilities of the feline, and evolve into your own special breed.

I'm gentle by nature, and the transformation into a state that is so far from my comfort zone can be overwhelming to say the least. When the alternative is to hold it inside and vibrate in silence the scale always tips in the cats direction. Holding things in is always a mistake. Speaking with authority, making a point that can be understood, or laying out your limits is best done before your point of total transformation. It's simply easier for others to compromise if they aren't faced with the fight or flight option.

Be a lion when need be, and something softer when defense isn't necessary. I know how to be a bitch, but if I was constantly making use of that, it would quickly lose its power. The roar is very valuable for getting the attention of the hard of hearing or the hard headed, but once they're listening a whisper is better heard than a volume that offends the senses. If your point is valid and your position solid, that will be enough to get others to admit you're the master of the 3 feet of personal space that belong to you. If reason doesn't work then rage will accomplish nothing of lasting value. If nothing changes, moving on is an option that a sheep wouldn't do more than contemplate, but a lion certainly has the nerve to relocate.

Trying to keep it all in perspective isn't always as simple as it should be. You may think that you've reached a perfect balance between gentle and fierce, until some jackass kicks the sheep without warning or reason... and the lion takes control. At such times, try to remember not to overeat... consuming too much asshole can leave you with a very bad taste in your mouth. Think about it... let it ride... then YOU decide!!!