Wolf House Fables

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Wolf House Fables

Or Battles

May 29, 2026 • Brad Wise

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A short reflection meditation that explores why sometimes everything feels like a choice with consequences rather than an experiment with curiosities.

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There's a two-letter word that holds too much power in my life. It forces a lot of tire spinning inner dialogue. Today, I want to explore why. Right after I start with a deep breath in. And out. Again, deep breath in. And out. The word is or. Not the crazy game of poker band. The letters O, R. The little word that makes everything feel like it's a choice with consequences versus an experiment with curiosities. Sometimes, it's a hinge of self-doubt between two options. Am I on the right track or do I need to pivot? Will this lead to success or ruin? Am I a genius or a complete fool? Deep breath in. Life isn't a game of rockum sakum robots. The ore battles I keep opting into aren't helpful. So why do I keep doing it? Why do I talk to myself like I'm walking along a cliff's edge? I put my left hand on my heart. Deep breath in. Life can feel however it might feel right now, but I am safe. Deep breath in. I wonder if I keep bringing ore into my conversations, like throwing forks into a happily winding road because I forget that I'm safe. I forget that I've successfully navigated a lot of road. I'm good at finding my way, and perhaps there are larger forces playing their part. Picture myself at the crossroads weighing heavy on my mind these days. Do I go left or right? Doesn't really matter, actually. I'll have to recalculate the route no matter what happens. Left or right, good or bad, success or ruin. No. Just know. Wherever I am, I am safe, and I'll pack enough snacks for whatever road I wander down. Choices lead to learning, and that's what I'm in search of. So one last deep breath in.