Once Bitten, Twice Shy

Have you ever been channel surfing when something caught your attention?  Usually it's some novel idea or fleeting fancy.  This story grabbed me and made me take notice.  It was an entertainment reporting show, and they did a segment on a Celebrity Biting Masseuse.  This woman is paid by some of the biggest stars across genres to use her mouth and teeth to bite people on their backs, bottoms, etc as a form of massage.  This doctor rattled off names that sounded like the who's who of urban culture.  Her stories were wildly funny and gripping.  People often joke about the things rich people spend money on.  I was tempted to throw this story into that category.  Yet it made me more inquisitive.  One of the reporters underwent the biting therapy.  Although she claims it did something for her, her facial expressions said otherwise.  How many times have you experienced something painful that was supposed to help you?  I remember my mom allowing me to touch a hot stove to feel the pain of burning so I'd never do it again.  I became more cautious as I grew into my curiosity.  I wanted to evaluate all options before moving forward.  I don't like feeling pain or choosing the option that delivers pain.  So I spent my early years being safe.....secure in my world.  God had bigger plans, but He waited for me to build the maturity to seek Him fully and come under His plan.  He used the pains and trials of life that I went through to build me up into the vessel He could use for His divine purpose.  What was your biggest pain?  Did it work out for your good? Do you feel you learned from it?  Have you made that mistake again?   These are the types of questions that I work with in love, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.  The answer always boils down to the purple life that I live.  No regrets.  No woulda, coulda, shoulda.  No complaints.  The journey is far from over and more precious with every step.  Join me as we travel this road together.  Post a comment and track your progress.  Thanks for sharing and stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!