Duchess

29.08.16

To me, getting a puppy reminded me a lot of when I started on my journey with my ras. Similarly, I was in a period of transition and needed something to help me focus; a constant reminder in the discipline of training my mind in the art of patience, responsibility and compassion.

I imagined the love that I would eventually learn to harbour for this cute little companion would be an asset in my true test of nurturing somewhere further down the line (much further I hope). Fatherhood aside though, my emotional intelligence could use a boost. And while dogs have an even harder time with successful communication than most humans, I figured it should still suffice as a fundamental stepping stone.

Having her also helped to solve my own internal struggles with solitude. Though, I had started to take personal preference to my own company rather than the willingly toxic kinds of others, no Lone Ranger is exempt from the bastardy burden of loneliness. She took the place of unwanted humans, allowing my space to become a fortress of solitude while still providing me with essential interaction and accompaniment.

She was my crutch when I thought I was crippled, and I loved her for it.

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