Sometimes it is the little things that sustain us. Keeping
up with our chores, watering a plant, feeding the dogs. Caring about
something--anything at all, can be the difference between spiraling downward or
keeping your head above water for one more day.
One more day could be all it
takes to wake up and discover that everything has been re-arranged in the
night. Or to find yourself in a dream you thought you were having, that turned
out to be your life, with somebody else’s game show prizes. Just keep playing along; it will work out.
Other times, it is a phantom dog leap that is required. This
is what occurs when you are at the point of desperation and make a grand,
foolish gesture or perform a ridiculous ritual of questionable significance.
Except that it isn’t foolish or questionable to you. It is essential.
A phantom
dog leap is leaping beyond your expected limitations and predefined roles. It
is you, being your most free and most vulnerable self. It is quite possibly
dangerous, illegal, immoral or fattening. Don’t do it without consideration.
But don’t hesitate when the moment arrives. Timing is everything.
That being said, relax. Either way, just…
