This is a writing I did years ago...still as true now as then: enjoy.
I sometimes wonder at how my mind works. All morning, I have been trying to wrap my mind around what I am trying to say. Put on my stereo for some background music when this song started to play. It has always been a favorite of mine and today in its own twisted way told me exactly what I wanted to say.
White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane
"One pill makes you larger
And one pill makes you small"
Decide what or who you are or need. (Dominant, submissive, sadist, masochist, etc)
"And the ones that mother gives you
Don't do anything at all"
Going against your natural self will do nothing for you.
"Go ask Alice
When she's ten feet tall"
Seek out people who have the experience and reputation to guide you and learn from.
"And if you go chasing rabbits
And you know you're going to fall"
Know that you will make mistakes but that you can learn from them.
"Tell 'em a hookah smoking caterpillar
Has given you the call"
Take responsibility for your decisions and mistakes.
"Call Alice
When she was just small"
Know there are others that have been where you are at and can help you find your way.
"When men on the chessboard
Get up and tell you where to go"
Many will tell you that you have to go or do a certain way but you need to find your own way and what is right for YOU.
"And you've just had some kind of mushroom
And your mind is moving slow"
If you don't take the time to know what you need or want it will take you that much longer to get to where you need to be.
"Go ask Alice
I think she'll know"
Take advantage of all resources. Read, go to munches, join groups and participate in discussions. DON'T walk blindly.
"When logic and proportion
Have fallen sloppy dead"
If it doesn't sound right or feel right to you or for you....use your gut, your head and common sense! Take time to figure it out before going forward.
"And the White Knight is talking backwards
And the Red Queen's "off with her head!"
Just because something is right for another doesn't mean it is right for you. Just because it is wrong for you doesn't mean it is wrong for another.
"Remember what the dormouse said;
"Keep YOUR HEAD""
Be Safe. Take responsibility. KNOW YOURSELF......KEEP YOUR HEAD!!!