The Ragtag Daily Prompt this morning is PERCEPTION
I have to think of a balloon, before and after. Or what appears to be a little “planet orbiting in space” and the spot of soap left behind when it hits another object.
One day here in the office I witnessed a very small but rather amusing incident involving my cat, Pookie. My husband had been going through old papers and I ran a large stack through our shredder, filling a black garbage bag full and tying it off, ready for recycling.
Awhile later Pookie was in the office, eyeing that large bag against the wall. Did he see something on the bag that seemed to be moving, or did he simply want to attack that black monster? A moment later he pounced, claws digging into the plastic.
As you know, a garbage bag of shredded paper is mostly air, right? Between the punctures, and his own weight, there he was, hanging onto the bag that was slowly deflating under him. He looked quite bemused for a moment. But the monster, once subdued, didn’t hold his interest for long.
How many fearful “monsters” don’t we perceive lurking in our pathway, yet they end up deflating like Pookie’s bag when we actually tackle them?
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Interesting analogy, especially since I’ve been shredding this week and have two cats. I can “see” the whole scenario.
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It was one of those “small chuckle ” moments I’ll probably remember forever. 🙂
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The many illusions of miss-perception
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There are indeed many. Anticipating people’s reactions is one biggie. Sometimes it turns out to be all air. 😉 Thanks for your comment.
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Doesn’t it ever 🙂
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That was a hoot!
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Glad you enjoyed it. One of those priceless little moments our pets give us. 🙂
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Yes, they do!! 🙂
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Indeed! A chuckle-worthy moment providing clarity between reality and perception.
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It was for sure. The reality wasn’t half so impressive. 🙂
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Reality seldom is! 🙂
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How I would love to have witnessed that
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🙂
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