Change The Dynamic

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Cactus parents us…

Had a little cactustrophe…carrying big baby outside…one of us…and she shall remain nameless…accidentally broke off a…what do you call it…leaf?…pad?…whatever it is…it was history…

Had been warned…gently…be careful…don’t do this…don’t do that…don’t wanna break big beautiful baby…too bad so sad…

So next time…decided to hold onto the pads…keep them safe…keep them from swaying…seemed like a smart idea…the pads smooth…prickle-less…

But what does cactus mover me know…for not long after felt pokies…slivers in the palm and it hurt more than one would think…Cactus Dad laughing…of course it has spines…you just can’t see them…

And so it is…in life…those barbs…often hidden…often invisible to most…they hurt…cut deep…

Think before you speak…temper the tone…avoid a cactustrophe…be kind…change the dynamic…

You will be glad you did…
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And this husband of mine…agrees…