When taking care of someone else’s beloved fish, there are two conflicting emotions going on simultaneously, at all times:<\/p>\n
1. An almost Zen-like appreciation of the fishes and their fluttery flashing underwater movements<\/p>\n
2. Intense anxiety about finding them all gone belly-up during my reign as caretaker<\/p>\n
I don’t think I’ve ever experienced Zen-like peace at the same time as intense anxiety – it’s an extremely odd sensation. I’ve experienced each one separately – but together? Only the caretaking of fish has brought about this strange conflict.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
When taking care of someone else’s beloved fish, there are two conflicting emotions going on simultaneously, at all times: 1. An almost Zen-like appreciation of the fishes and their fluttery flashing underwater movements 2. Intense anxiety about finding them all … Continue reading