"E" is for Eeyore....

Perceptions + Quotes + Reality = A to Z Challenge

Eeyore is irresistible even though his outlook on life is full of gloom and doom. In the saddest tone that only Eeyore can muster, he announces ‘Thanks for noticing me!’ His somber dark manner exhibits Eeyore’s ability to create his own misery in his day to day existence amongst his friends in the 100 Acre Wood.

In addition, this loveable blue-gray donkey from the cherished Winnie the Pooh has few expectations of his friends and doesn’t appear to think highly of himself. However, although his outward perception of himself is quite limited everyone adores Eeyore! He endears himself to the masses through his ‘woe is me’ attitude about life in general.

However, according to MY truth Eeyore is cautious and very thoughtful. He appears to be a careful thinker and has a strong desire to be loved but remains guarded ‘just in case’ he’s forgotten by his friends. As Eeyore often is found alone in a pensive reflective state, he chooses his words carefully.  Eeyore is the consummate philosopher and an intent observer.  Eeyore is me...

“A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference. Or so they say.”

By Eeyore~

B is for Bridge....

A to Z Challenege....

The notion of bridges continually intrigues me—the idea of persisting on a voyage then passing over a structure transitioning into unrelated territory or an altered destination.

This brings to mind the Rainbow Bridge; often referred to as the bucolic end of our beloved pets when they pass away. These adored creatures are said to have traversed over the passageway into the sacred heaven of God designed exactly for our dogs and cats, birds and bunnies all living peacefully.

 

Metaphorically speaking, bridges are connectors between the mundane or familiar as compared to the novel innovative thoughts and ideas. Bridges automatically allude to fluctuations; the leaving behind then moving in the direction of the new.

Currently, I catch myself standing idly on the bridge with the ever so present yearning to leave behind the vocation I’ve known for thirty years; teaching. The mind is willing yet hesitancy persists with the tether being financial security.  Although ideas abound be it my writing and sale of my book or opening my own scrapbooking store, that final footstep across the viaduct into the unknown awaits.

What bridge is before you?

“Sometimes if you stand on the bottom rail of a bridge and lean over to watch the river slipping slowly away beneath you, you will suddenly know everything there is to be known.”

Winnie the Pooh