“From Another Angle”...A Bird’s Eye View

Before starting my early morning routine, I let the dogs out leaving the back door cracked open so they could let themselves in and out while I worked. I was soon interrupted by a rustling noise outside my office. Since I didn’t hear the dogs barking, I assumed it was Yegge (my boyfriend) in the kitchen.  I went out to say good morning but to my surprise, I was greeted by two birds circling between my kitchen, living room, hallway and study.  The dogs just sat there aloof, patiently awaiting their treats and not even phased by the fact that there were two birds taking flight throughout the house. 

Needless to say, between the chaos of the birds’ flights and them crapping all over my house, I screamed for Yegge to help me corral the birds, open the doors, and herd the dogs in order to encourage our little visitors’ flight back in that brave new world we all live in.  After the birds’ ordeal was over, and they flew free, Yegge cuddled with the pups and said…

“Bentley, what’s up with you?  You’re a cockapoo!  A cocker spaniel is supposed to be a “bird-dog!”

Thought bubble over Bentley’s head (or anyone who is told what they are “supposed to be”): 

“Oh okay, then I suck - but damn it, I am going to try as hard as I can to be what you want me to be in order to get your approval.”

But here is the truth…Bentley nor YOU will never be what anyone wants them to be! And until people forfeit the angles of expectations, identify who, they themselves really want to be and embrace who they are, they will spin in circles of dissatisfaction trying to live up to others views.  It happens every day! 

Cue in Steppingstone Haven’s weekly topic of “authenticity” …

The focus has been on “being true to oneself”.  In my last blog, “This Is Me”, I highlighted some of the “phrases” that society, family, and friends impose upon us along with the various interpretations that people have.  It usually occurs in our informative years, become embedded into our subconscious minds and follows us into our adult lives as limited beliefs - ultimately affecting our quality of life. But remember, with Awareness – Exploration – Knowledge AND Action…

ANYONE (yes ANYONE) can become EVERYTHING

THEY want to be

AND They can do ANYTHING they put their minds to in order to activate the powers within!   The sky is the limit.

NOW GO FLY!