The Wave
Gustave Courbet1869/1870
These are the ” Big Five Personality Traits” that we humans ( and I would argue most dogs and a few cats ) share:
- openness to experience (inventive/curious vs. consistent/cautious)
- conscientiousness (efficient/organized vs. extravagant/careless)
- extraversion (outgoing/energetic vs. solitary/reserved)
- agreeableness (friendly/compassionate vs. critical/rational)
- neuroticism (sensitive/nervous vs. resilient/confident
The acronyms for these traits are “OCEAN” or “CANOE”
So if I were to look at these traits and answer the WP Prompt: What’s the trait you value most about yourself which would I choose?
I’d have to say I’m pretty open to new experiences- change is inevitable. I learned that from working in a Funeral Home. Like it or not nothing ever stays the same-not our faces, not our relationships not even the flavors of our favorite Sodas ( looking at you Coke ).
That sounds grim, but as it turns out I actually do like it when I get hit by a wave and knocked off of my feet because I happen to take boodles of pleasure from the experience when I get back up again.
I can’t say that I always find myself in the most favorable positions at those times, but that’s the way the cookie crumbles and I’m fine with that.
Be my godmother. Haha! I know should be more open but let me tell you “The wall I’ve built”
What are some practical ways you ensure you are always demolishing protective wall around you?
It took practice, but to keep those walls down I get out and participate in the world. When I’m out I don’t ignore the people around me. I try to find something new on my usual walks and commutes to look at and I try to take my dog out with me because that insane boy of mine loves people. He’s a Lab and well trained, so when people or kids want to pet him I support that. Sometimes it wears me out, but feeling tired is better then shutting down.
well said Animar64,- I need to practice
That’s what it takes.