Hamster love

That has to be the most spontaneous pet aquisition ever! Wanting to appease my son's desire for a pet, we purchased a Russian Dwarf hamster yesterday. We now have a new resident in the appartment named 'Scarlet'. I was actually amazed at how maternal I feel towards her. Apparently I do have love to give - it's official - I haven't run out! In fact there is a whole lot more in here just waiting for people/furry creatures on which to bestow itself... I sense that somehow this little female fur-ball has a role to play in my spiritual/emotional development. After a week of being more or less bedridden, to find ourselves with an extra family member by the middle of the weekend is surprising to say the least. Relationships teach you about yourself - even a relationship with a pet. It's a commitment after all, a commitment I was not willing to make. And then I made it without even thinking about it, but getting more and more nervous all the time, knowing that I had made a promise to my son by this point. It is not just because of the hamster, but I feel as though parts of me are becoming exposed in the last few days. I met someone new recently through a friend and had quite a deep conversation with him about our mutual spirituality. Afterwards I felt disoriented and realized it has been a long time since I did that with anyone. Certainly with someone who seems to share my approach. I wasnt sure I wanted to reveal that much of myself to anyone - but it just happened. Who knows why.