This is all quite nicely articulated and makes a lot of sense. I always work hard at managing attitude, stress and emotional state of mind but sometimes it spills over the edges. I went shooting today, blasted a few hundred rounds and had a good time. I needed that, just like hive I guess, an outlet.
I'm not quite a dog despite being called G-dog in certain circles, but I value an uncomplicated life. Like your dog I guess. 🙂
Don't worry about me, I'm not having a breakdown, that's not my style...Just stress spilling over the edges. It happens. Writing helps, shooting helps and hive helps. Thanks for your comment.
I'm sure you know how to make a low order explosion into a high order explosion. Try to contain it. My experience is that those that talk about and deal with their stress rarely blow completely.
My motorcycle is a great stress vent. I don't care what else is happening when I'm a half hour into a ride I'm IN. Everything else gets in line and can wait until I'm ready to engage it. A nicely tattered target can do the same.
Guns and motorbikes have a way of making problems disappear, for a time at least. I agree completely with you.