Squeezing the Toothpaste

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I like to squeeze the toothpaste in the middle, I always have.

I can't help it the plump spot just aching for a squeeze tempting me like a pinch to a fat baby's cheek.

There are certain things we aren't supposed to do.

Rules of life tangled up with meaningful purpose, strict and formal, stiff and sobering,

dictating with a gnawing voice inside, "don't do it."

Often, we might think we can't do something, though, in reality, we can, yet we don't, blaming it on rules of this or that, or the timing, possibly weighing the consequences with a mixture of uncertainty and fear… the what-if factor.

If I could, I would, and yet I can so why don't I?

Hence, my remedy a symbolic act of conquering fear:

Squeeze the toothpaste.

 



Comments

10 responses to “Squeezing the Toothpaste”

  1. Big hugs my darling one…………..
    May God protect us all always.
    I love your words and all you share……………
    Much love
    Jeanne

  2. I ALWAYS squeeze in the middle- my sister always says you are not a rule follower- I am sure it is some deep seeded rebellion against someone somewhere for some reason or reasons….I think the need for critical thinking-is this rule life or death etc….I do not disrespect laws or rules – just my own self judged regulations like squeezing in the middle

  3. I don’t care if you squeeze tube in the middle (go for it as long as you can) but pleeeez put the cap back on. My rule. 🤣🤣
    Hey this is first time in months that the comment section works for me. Cool.

  4. Safe journey Corey! Blessings to your whole family. Prayers for a swift and smooth trip home.

  5. Deborah Weinberger

    There is nothing easy about this decision Corey – travel safely tomorrow

  6. Life lessons in a tube of toothpaste ;-D
    Travel safe…
    Ali

  7. Texas Francophile

    Soooooo happy for you that this day has come! Bittersweet, I know. Safe travels……cant wait to see your arrival♥️

  8. Teddee Grace

    I think you can have the best of both possible worlds…and I think it is a sign of mental health! You squeeze the tube in the middle until you can’t and then you use your toothbrush handle to mash every little bit out. Sort of like going out on the weekend and having a little fun and “kicking over the traces” as we said in the rural part of Missouri where I grew up and then getting back in harness and on the straight and narrow on Monday. Safe trip!

  9. Julia Peeples Causey

    Corey,
    I am praying for you and your family and hope that you were able to get the “Big Bird” back to France today. Have loved your posts from the US but know you will be happy to get home to your family and that precious Gabriel!!! My love and best wishes with all of you and Happy Fifth of July. Julia

  10. Chico Sue

    And soon you will be “pinching the fat baby’s cheek”. What joy.!!! Bon voyage, Dear friend.

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