Teachers

 

Teachers come in all shapes and sizes, but some of them are more effective than others. 

The ones who teach by example, of course, are always the most effective and nobody sets a better example for me than Bestest and Baby. They are both calm, reasonable human beings who have a deeply loving soft side to them and I respect them both.

I've never lost my temper with Bestest. That would be unthinkable, like kicking a puppy. He always speaks from the child in him to the child in me. It is a remarkably unique relationship that serves us both well.

Baby, though, that is a different story. He is an adult, capable, rational and safe. Of course he has a soft sweet side, or we wouldn't be so close, but I know he can withstand my whole self. He is strong. I never want to hurt him or abuse our relationship, but I feel comfortable enough with him to be totally me without any censorship. 

It's strange how a good teacher instills a sense of security in me. I don't feel so afloat in this universe when I have someone to look up to and trust.