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arfie 07/16/2015

This morning finds me feeling yet another round of panic as I strive to accept the Sounds of Silence from the home wrecker (The DIL) back in Austin and find my own direction here in Southern Illinois. My morning sedative came in the form of a flashback to a parable which has inspired me during the long journey from the constant relocation, incest and child prostitution of my childhood to the modicum of comfort and serenity I enjoy today. Thought I would share it with anyone who is interested.

http://www.inspiring-quotes-and-stories.com/emperor-moth.html

I remembered to pack my art supplies, but have yet to take them out. That be my goal for today. Think I have found just the spot.

Rizen 07/16/2015

I hope you feel better as the day goes on. Good for you, using your tools and art supplies :)

LeoX3 07/16/2015

Interesting parable, Arfie.

By that standard, I expect some mighty wings to sporut from those of us here on DS PTSD.... We shall fly strong when the time comes.

Have fun with the art supplies:-)

jewells1 07/16/2015

Thank you for that arfie, also for the advice to let the course unfold in the way they are laid out. This seems to also apply.

I took a deep breath and restarted the whole paper. With the affirmations here that some of the suggestion read, actually do happen, I finished and turned it in.

mujicaptsd 07/16/2015

Hope you have a good day painting. May your inner emperor moth's wings be strengthened!

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