My friend Roslynn says today we welcome in the Year of the Dragon. I ask her what that means and she says:
“Dragons can be complicated and unpredictable because they are mythical creatures. But ultimately they are a symbol of luck. Get ready for a wild year!”
I try to imagine what this dragon looks like, coming up behind each one of us, ready to pounce. If he’s silent and stealthy like a tiger, or fast and furious like a crocodile.
I think my dragon has been breathing a little fire and ash into my life for some time now. And I think that while some people spend life chasing theirs, I will try to fit mine to the bit, palm the reins and ride him.
Balming the reins... That is what did it for me. I love your making peace with the dragon and your desire to share the journey. Happy dragon-riding?
Posted by: Roxanne | January 23, 2012 at 11:17 PM
Nothing better than a fire-breathing dragon to set your world on fire (in a good way)
Posted by: Tracy Mangold | January 24, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Dragons...Makes me think of Pern.
I like your idea. Hanging on sounds good...
Posted by: mark | January 24, 2012 at 01:29 PM
when i was new to the ethers, i tweeted something about slaying dragons. a wise woman named angela kelsey fired right back urging me to love them, stitch them, quilt them, eat them, play with them, etc. i find hers a much better, wiser, more fitting approach. yours, too. eagerly await your year with the dragon . . .
Posted by: wholly jeanne | January 24, 2012 at 04:54 PM
Taking on your Dragon....owning the power of your truth. Taking on the dark side and embracing all its fire and ash. YES!
Posted by: Dragonfly | January 25, 2012 at 06:50 PM
Love that you're turning the formidable into a vehicle for your own adventure!
Posted by: Abigail | January 26, 2012 at 01:38 PM
@Roxanne--Hellz yes! I'll see you on the race track. ;)
@Tracy--Yes. My world needed/needs to be set on fire once in awhile.
@Mark--PERN! I so love Anne McCaffery. Great reference.
@Wholly Jeanne--Stitch them! Now that's a lovely idea. A dragon quilt ...
@Dragonfly--Right on.
@Abigail--Yes! I'm trying, anyways. Let's see how it goes, LOL. :)
Posted by: Noel | January 29, 2012 at 03:43 PM