I have been blogging off and on since around a month after my fiance and I officially started dating (only took us one kid, a divorce and ten years to finally get together...) And in that time I have been blogging about mainly one subject: Spanking & Relationships. Or more specifically MY relationship with spanking.
I write stories and take photos (most go unshared), but that is not all I think about. Spankings, fantasies and sexy interludes are hardly the focus of my everyday. And I suppose that is why I blogged about them... a way to escape the mundane. A place to explore how I felt about things.
And over the years (since 2011) I have taken a few hiatuses from blogging for just the opposite reason... I didn't want to talk about sex or spankings, I didn't want to fantasize about some other life for an alternate character version of what I imagine I could be. I wanted to talk about real life and bare my soul.
So that is why this blog is here...
This is the EVERYday. The THIS in front of me. The real side of things.
Back to the subject line: Inspiration for the title...
I chose "Desiderata" as my first inspiration because it is my most favorite poem. On more than one occasion it was sent to me, in different forms, to remind me of who I am... not to mention the fact that it translates to both "desire" and "necessity".
The other inspiration is "Cinderella".
Hopefully that doesn't conjure up too much Disney in your mind, not that it is a bad movie, personally I love most of Disney's Princess Movies... but the inspiration for Cinderella was not born from Walt. The story of Cinderella (whatever form you prefer) has always called out to me... Novels that dive into the storyline have always intrigued me, any movie that even remotely mimics the story is always my "new favorite thing",and I have been cast in several renditions of it... (including THREE Operas).
And it really isn't the romance that speaks to me, although that is a nice touch. The essence of the story, for me, has always been the "sweetness" of it. The fact that someone could have so much thrown at them and still remain sweet, beautiful, kind, worthy, and generous...
I know it might come off as a little self-serving to compare myself to a character such as Cinderella, but her story is one I can relate to. Her essence is one that I feel I possess. And her struggles are ones that I understand all too well...
So, welcome to the journey. Should you choose to follow along in my storybook, I welcome your company. Grab a nice cup of tea, or a hot chocolate, and enjoy the plot twists and turns as I unveil a real glimpse behind the curtain.
Thank you for joining me.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious
to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter, for always
there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
©1927 Max Ehrmann (renewed) Bell & Son publishing, LLC
(Source)
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious
to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter, for always
there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
©1927 Max Ehrmann (renewed) Bell & Son publishing, LLC
(Source)
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