There are tiny rocks in my path every day, which I toss around to create new patterns.
Today is different. An unknown mysterious force has placed a massive rock there. My dog expends energy in sniffing around it, gives me a very positive look. I warn him against trying to move it. I’ve experienced blocks before.
He is smarter … just shows me the path to skirt around the rock and discover another path on the other side.
build an overbridge
when the world stops suddenly
-a new one awaits
Reena Saxena 
बाधाएं यदि बडी हैं जो दूर नहीं हो रही, मार्ग बदलना ही श्रेयस्कर है । संघर्ष करके ऊर्जा नष्ट करना उचित नहीं हैं ।
I think you know hindi.
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Yes. I do. Thanks!
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Thanks for reply.
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That solid rock…can almost be felt…you are so right about the faithful companion though…
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Thank you, Ain!
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Your dog is your muse. The teacher. Animals! Gotto love them for finding the way home.
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You are so right when you say ‘home’. Thanks so much!
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Smiles.
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You know, Reena, I’d imagine that your dog’s antics in the real world may also provide fodder for your words 🙂
❤
David
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Oh, they always do 😃
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Excellent… sometimes it’s better to circumvent than trying to cross right over.
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Thank you,, Bjorn!
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step on one ouch
kick the others to your side
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Clever dog! Lovely metaphor and Haibun.
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Thanks 😇
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Luv that the prompt inspired a metaphor of itself. Nice one
Much💖love
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Thank you, Gillena!
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That’s a good trick! We all need a few tricks to get round/over/under those blocks.
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The mind is never still. It is just not hitting on the right object. Manipulation works at times…
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Reblogged this on OPENED HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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I love the metaphor here! We can always find another way around those blocks…
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Thank you, Ingrid!
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Very clever and encouraging!
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Thank you, Carol!
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What a positive and powerful message to sniff out a way around. Wonderful advice.
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Thank you so much! If the blank page bothers you, turn pages of other books.
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Great parallel drawn to life.
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Thanks a ton, Sadje!
Fear is often an old ingrained belief. Or we may not take certain paths for fear of ridicule.
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You’re welcome! I agree that we are conditioned to react and behave in a certain way by the society.
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We should not become robots in the process.
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Indeed not.
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Find a path around is a good way. A mentor once told me to “look for small movement” as a way also.
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Yes. I could not write anything on a prompt about creepy-crawlies here, for I always find them disgusting. But what you say makes me see it in a new light.
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🙂 ❤
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Your canine moves like water, finding the path around what others cannot pass through. Well done!
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Thanks a ton, Frank!
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Excellent. A smart way to deal with the blocks.
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Thank you, Indira!
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I love this… don’t be intimidated by with blocks you… just go around or build a bridge over it and let it flow away from you.
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I experienced this right now. Couldn’t understand why Lisa used the number 10000 in her piece. She enlightened me and I could delve into a totally new branch of thought.
I could have just written a perfunctory “Great post!” remark and missed out on it. Maybe questioning her terminology was audacious, and a bit of extra work, but helped me.
See the comments on Lisa’s post.
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The interactions of dialogue is really the heart of the blog. The post is just the catalyst!
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Agree 👍
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Are you by any chance related to Sisyphus?? lol
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Sisyphus cheated Death twice. Maybe we can cheat death of creativity 😇
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I guess your pooch is a writer’s service dog. Your piece conveys the onerous monstrosity of a “Block”, and your message ignites hope.
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Thank you, Glenn! My pooch is the right kind of inspiration.
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Block, schmock, eh? Salute!
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🙌🙏
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