self awareness and then some

I probably have a martyr persona. I have noticed in the past that the attention I have received from working really hard or similar has been a pay off of sorts. This type of self-awareness has been described as personal growth. I find it easier and easier to have this consciosness about myself, for the most part that is.

Then there are parts of me that hit over-drive and angst faster than the speed of light. Buttons in me that are so hot that just a breath of air on them makes them ignite a fire of passion and emotional tremblings inside me. There are two very distinct buttons
- when you mess with or upset my children
- when you are mean to animals.
What is it that turns me into a blind maniac? Is it a Jungian super hero complex, or is it a natural maternal instinct?
With these questions burning inside me, I notice that there are instinct triggers in animals too - not messing with their young is a trigger for sure - survival of the species. And with my dogs, even though they are not attack trained, I know for sure they will take anyone out who tries to harm any of our family members - so they are securing their pack.

So, do I use this information to justify my responses?

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What is success?

Success is not giving a hoot. If you can be a 45 year old cat woman playing in front of 3000 people, totally uninhibited, then you are succeeding. Because if you are able to do that, you are in the present moment, not caring about what anybody else thinks. Not worried about their judgements or how you think you should be coming across. (ok, so I was a little worried, so not 100% successful, but I continue to strive to be free of this nonsence) When you have that presence of mind in front of animals, that is when you are succeeding.

A Lesson in Surrender

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cove slaughter

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