hi everyone,
first and foremost, it only seems appropriate that, while I am finally, decidedly, creating my own little blog on the cage- a place I have been a member of for about two years now- that I give credit to the lovely Dominant who actually provided me with the metaphoric sentiment this blog is named after; Periapsis. It was in our very initial conversation, myself a newbie to the community and thecage, where my (then new) dear Dominant friend presented an idea that resonated with me deeply, and one I have carried across many facets of my life. So, thank you to Him (respect where respect is forever due)-the man who only speaks in riddles.
*The terms Periapsis and Apoapsis are, most commonly, in relation to celestial orbit*
Apoapsis: the moment an orbiting object is furthest from the object of which it orbits
Periapsis: the moment an orbiting object is closest to the object of which it orbits
In relationships of all kinds...in love, in life...there are moments in which you are far and disconnected, in apoapsis. It's natural. Whether in mindset, time, distance, the humdrum of everyday life, scheduling, work, in multitudes; forever orbiting, still held and suspended in a direct, particularity of human connection and closeness. Yet, far from one another.
But in dear periapsis, you are at your closest point. You know these moments well. Full of laughter, agreement, play, meaning, or quiet understanding. True connection. The strongest, most sacred point of absolute closeness.
This celestial, orbital notion serves as a fun little metaphor regarding human connection and perhaps serves as a reminder that disconnection is allowed, while simultaneously reminding us to take note of those rare, small moments of connection we are often provided with.
anyways, this is what I hope my blog will surround. Via my inconsequential naive ponderings of life and lifestyle, moments of periapsis, apoapsis, and whatever lies in between.
xx clair
