Think back to your childhood for a moment and answer this: What was your favorite part about being on a swing set?
(a) Being pushed by someone who cared about you.
OR
(b) Getting to kick your feet up to the sky and let loose.
I think if forced to choose just one, the result would tell you a lot about the person answering.
If you chose (a) that may mean that you're a family-or-friend first type of person. That you prefer to have the support of loved ones before embarking on a new, potentially dangerous endeavor. That you get more joy out of being around others than being alone. That you welcome support and contributions from others.
However, it may also mean you like bossing people around. Perhaps you wouldn't reciprocate that loving push at all. It could be possible that this seemingly fun activity is something you're doing solely to take advantage of the other person. There are plenty of ways to analyze this activity.
On the other hand, if you chose (b) this could indicate that you're a freewheeling, make-the-most-of-the-moment type of soul. This may hint at a desire to be one with the Earth. Or get closer to a higher power. Maybe you just like the feeling of flying or letting go of reality.
Then again, this high-flying activity could mean you're not yourself when you're grounded with others. Or that you're holding a lot of pent up energy, possibly even frustration, and need these types of moments. Perhaps you just have more fun when you're further away from others and have some alone time.
Interestingly, a swing only allows you to feel these sensations, think these thoughts and channel these energies for brief moments. Still, these brief moments can often appear as microcosms for how we approach life in general.
Then that leaves me with one final question...
What happens if you choose (c) being on a swing set in general?
It may seem like this simple-minded, happy-go-lucky person is the most appreciative of the opportunity for some joy and excitement, particularly if a friendly push is involved, but me thinks it may suggest a lack of consistency, realism and stability in life in general.
Promise I'm not on some stuff...just thinking out loud.
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