The bubble

I love my bubble.

Especially on cold Ohio days, like the ones we have had the past few days. My bubble keeps me safe, it keeps me warm, but most of all it keeps my heart out of harm's way. I am not just talking cheesy, lovey dovey stuff, but also relationships with friends, co workers, bosses...you name it. I hate getting hurt. But really who doesn't?

Over time I have created this nice little blue bubble, that can be visible to a few. One of my close friends, reminded me the other day that it took my 3 years to even speak to her. (So sorry about that!). I told her she should feel extremely lucky, as my average is typically 5 to 6 years into the bubble. Haha! Of course, there are exceptions... Sometimes you just meet a person and feel like they have been a part of your life forever... I have to be honest, these people both scare me, and bring joy in my life.

One of my favorite childhood cartoons called: "Clementine". tells the story of a little girl (named Clementine), who travel through space and time in her blue bubble. It was not until I was older that I realized that she had no option but to dream/ live her world from her bubble. She  was paralyzed after being involved in a plane accident, and her guardian angel (sort of), Elmira, would take her on amazing adventures to 1) lift her spirits 2) to help her escape her arch nemesis, Malmotte. When I started reading up on Clementine as an adult, it dawned on me that she needed the bubble to get out IN the world, not to escape it. Without her bubble, she was confined to the four walls of her bedroom, and would have to miss out on the beauty (and dangers) of the world. Throughout her adventures, she faces multiple encounters with her nemesis' minions, until she finally gets brave enough to confront him.

The truth is, my bubble has been shrinking and I did not realize it until recently. I find that I do not feel to the need to carry it with me everywhere I go. The best part about it is that I cannot recall when I made a conscious decision to let go, it just kind of happened. Sure, I sometimes feel the need to pull it out of retirement, it is not a constant presence anymore. 

And for that, I am happy.

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