Belly of A Dog

You can spend much time with someone, thinking you know them, when in reality; they are just letting you see what they choose to present. 


We all have different personas, and we are the ones who decide which one we will let shine. This is not deception, but rather preservation.


Very few people know my different sides, as it is a vulnerability that I do not like to expose; sort of like the belly of a dog...it takes trust to know that you aren't going to hurt me, to expose such a spot. 


As in the animal kingdom, there are wide variations within the population regarding the trust levels of individuals. Some will just roll over for anyone, letting their belly to be exposed and rubbed by strangers. Then there are others that it takes eons to gain the trust just to pet.


But, once that trust is gained, both parties benefit greatly.