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The Droplet – You Have to Or Else by nineclaws

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The Droplet – You Have to Or Else
# <center>The Droplet – You Have to Or Else</center>
<center>![Page break.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/nineclaws/23swXV8TTdSfCAMefZgEG2MHmtqq9ibT4QeFL1viVbJRuMz1ESKLDzDm7ghTfphgCFV3K.png)</center><center>**OBEY OR ELSE**</center>
<center>![01_OBEY OR ELSE.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/nineclaws/23yTf29k9dSP2GzXhSvVbZVNyYLkmCVqUQidpbrBQ1Gx8WAZ7STM4eLavYn2auU6tP9Gn.JPG)</center><center>![Page break.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/nineclaws/23swXV8TTdSfCAMefZgEG2MHmtqq9ibT4QeFL1viVbJRuMz1ESKLDzDm7ghTfphgCFV3K.png)</center><center>When was the first time you ever heard that command? I don’t remember exactly when I heard it first. I was a child though, and well under the age of ten. There were many things I did from fear of, **"Or Else".** I learned that’s how this world works. Do it, or else you’ll be punished. Punishment is executed in many forms.</center>

<center>I’ve done things I didn’t want to; in order avoid beatings and other fun things served up in my family during the years I grew up. Corporal punishment was a standardized favourite throughout society. At school, it was the same, to avoid being strapped or other lovely methods in routine use by teachers and principals. I would "obey" purely to avoid punishment.</center><center>![Page break.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/nineclaws/23swXV8TTdSfCAMefZgEG2MHmtqq9ibT4QeFL1viVbJRuMz1ESKLDzDm7ghTfphgCFV3K.png)</center><center>**BETWEEN COLOURS**</center>
<center>![02_BETWEEN COLOURS.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/nineclaws/23wC9iPa7sBKSf47VnyF87gAoJ189pMcFoevFeyPrB1NHXGM1cbUiAFwDuoanx8Lam34o.JPG)</center><center>![Page break.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/nineclaws/23swXV8TTdSfCAMefZgEG2MHmtqq9ibT4QeFL1viVbJRuMz1ESKLDzDm7ghTfphgCFV3K.png)</center><center>Somewhere in my teenage years, I remember making a promise to myself. I had heard, *“While you’re under our roof, it’s our rules”*, too many times. I don’t recall what occurred. It was nothing serious, but it was one too many times where I was reminded that I was not in control of my own life. I promised myself that once I moved out on my own, it would be **my roof, my rules.**</center> 

<center>That happened. The move was one of necessity in terms of being close to work, so a very ordinary move. Finally I had my own space in which to live how I chose. I’ve always been the kind of person that could be labeled “willful”. I walk my own path, even when I appear to be doing otherwise. While growing up, it was simply ***"go along to get along".*** Survival.</center><center>![Page break.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/nineclaws/23swXV8TTdSfCAMefZgEG2MHmtqq9ibT4QeFL1viVbJRuMz1ESKLDzDm7ghTfphgCFV3K.png)</center><center>**DROPLET HIGHWAY**</center>
<center>![03_DROPLET HIGHWAY.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/nineclaws/242NajpJjSgbBonrim7pXGGE28DMhr8JpE8fVG83DbPLRqhRxKxp6usZhKbbYT8SZ6c1Y.JPG)</center><center>![Page break.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/nineclaws/23swXV8TTdSfCAMefZgEG2MHmtqq9ibT4QeFL1viVbJRuMz1ESKLDzDm7ghTfphgCFV3K.png)</center><center>No one ever explains to you when you’re a child, that this ***“Do it or else”*** thing is actually training in preparation for adulthood. I wonder how many realize they have been conditioned to blindly operate on auto-pilot without thinking. It was something I found out the hard way. I challenge the status quo. I ask questions. I mean, why can’t I ask, why can’t there be discussion and respect for each other? Does it have to be a situation of, **“My way or the Highway?"** People often become uncomfortable. Trigger reactive responses. Punishment for not abiding by ***“You have to Or Else”.***</center><center>![Page break.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/nineclaws/23swXV8TTdSfCAMefZgEG2MHmtqq9ibT4QeFL1viVbJRuMz1ESKLDzDm7ghTfphgCFV3K.png)</center><center>**THREAT SUGGESTION**</center>
<center>![04_THREAT SUGGESTION.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/nineclaws/23wgHcwgbzCJxrVxrrheEX6rQgt4ZRBamEAfXdva8fx5jbMsW8tvFjwxCSJM2VN5cGK2g.JPG)</center><center>![Page break.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/nineclaws/23swXV8TTdSfCAMefZgEG2MHmtqq9ibT4QeFL1viVbJRuMz1ESKLDzDm7ghTfphgCFV3K.png)</center><center>Better do what you’re told, or no job. *Bye-bye job.* That’s happened a few times. It’s sad when a boss can’t justify letting you go from a job because you find their practices unethical and harmful. They resort to lies and manipulations to accomplish the goal. It’s all about them after all. Humans are disposable when they don’t do as they are told without question.</center> 

<center>In relationships of all types, ***“You have to Or Else”***, often flips up fast and furious. I’m thinking of how many times I’ve allowed myself to be held hostage in various kinds of relationships for this reason. When I was younger I paid some heavy prices to avoid the ***“Or Else”.*** That never worked out well for me. Not once. I let fear run me. I let myself believe that “I had to” whatever it was. I gave my power away to someone else. I literally gave them power over me by believing, **“I have to”.**</center>

<center>The last seven or so years, I’ve pretty much finished with ***“You have to Or Else”.*** There are two effective techniques I use to break that controlling nonsense. One is to encourage the person to move on, in such a manner that they think it’s their idea to do so. The other is that I simply walk away, disappearing without warning or explanation. I’m just gone like the wind.</center><center>![Page break.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/nineclaws/23swXV8TTdSfCAMefZgEG2MHmtqq9ibT4QeFL1viVbJRuMz1ESKLDzDm7ghTfphgCFV3K.png)</center><center>**DROPLET PATH**</center>
<center>![05_DROPLET PATH.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/nineclaws/Ep3eHm1SR6NmzWxnJ7m78Tu8AS9wsNzE8DXvJEq6Bdr2KrobaaFTg5rL67GDVa1tqSx.JPG)</center><center>![Page break.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/nineclaws/23swXV8TTdSfCAMefZgEG2MHmtqq9ibT4QeFL1viVbJRuMz1ESKLDzDm7ghTfphgCFV3K.png)</center><center>It’s said that you should try to communicate with people, work things out, discuss. How are you going to do that with someone who is incapable of doing that? I do try though. I’ll give it my full effort. I’ll be open. I’ve learned to limit though, especially these days, when time is short. Some need severe limits. Others, it’s better to just be gone. Always, it’s best to rule oneself and never allow others to rule you.</center>

<center>This has been written for all the people who say to me, **“I have to”.** Why have you convinced yourself that you have to do whatever it is? Are the consequences worth it, or will you regret it? You can decide whatever you want. Don’t foolishly give your power away to another for any reason.</center>
<center>[Another One Bites the Dust](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY0WxgSXdEE)</center><center>![Page break.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/nineclaws/23swXV8TTdSfCAMefZgEG2MHmtqq9ibT4QeFL1viVbJRuMz1ESKLDzDm7ghTfphgCFV3K.png)</center><center>**GOLDEN LIGHT DROPS**</center>
<center>![06_GOLDEN LIGHT DROPS.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/nineclaws/23vsHpwnam3uoTBeWMXNQcmvtYnVN3ygZp78zpUAZB9cfbWWikuSiibAvrkAxVxN9BysJ.JPG)</center><center>![Page break.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/nineclaws/23swXV8TTdSfCAMefZgEG2MHmtqq9ibT4QeFL1viVbJRuMz1ESKLDzDm7ghTfphgCFV3K.png)</center><center><sub>*All photos taken by Nine with a Pentax digital 35mm camera and 90mm Tamron macro lens.*</sub></center>
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@aagabriel ·
Stunning photos as always
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@nineclaws ·
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Thank you @aagabriel!
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@brandt ·
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Damn. I grew up in a _Do it or else_ culture and all I gotta say is you gotta get outta there, _or else_.

P. S. SICK PICS

!PIZZA
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@nineclaws ·
I think one would have to divorce the system completely to accomplish that. I'm seeing about my divorce papers now. 

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my post. Glad you liked the pics, it was a steamy set up to photograph in.  Thanks for leaving crazy @otherbrandt off on his own. 😜😂
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@brandt ·
Last I heard he's out wandering around the woods somewhere. Probably lost. _Hopefully lost._

> I'm seeing about my divorce papers now.

The system is a dick. Definitely divorce it if you can.
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@dandays ·
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I would've been either kindergarten or somewhere before I got yanked outta first grade—principal spanked me with a paddle. I told my mom about it and she went down there, completely lost her shit. I remember thinking how funny it was until she wouldn't stop and then it kinda got embarrassing.

*They didn't hit me anymore.*
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@dreemsteem ·
ROFLLLLLLLLLLlll when moms go from heroes to.. ok please stop.  

hahahahahahahahahaha
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@krazzytrukker ·
Thank You sir... May I have another.

![untitled.gif](https://media.tenor.com/images/3c161bd7d6c6fba17bb3e5c5ecc8493e/tenor.gif)

Come to think of it, I was "Hit" a lot as a child. 

Hmmmm..? 

Might be time for another Dr. Dee & Ays therapy session..?!?

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@dandays ·
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Can we get a cup'0 Joe or what? How often you cruise the 40 through Knox?
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@nineclaws ·
Definitely time for another Dr. Dee & Ays therapy session. Right @dandays?

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@nineclaws ·
You got paddled? Wood is more hurty, from my experience. Your mom really loved you, so obvious. Of course they wouldn't hit you after that. I can imagine the whole scene.
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@dreemsteem ·
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Ive been gone for about a month... and today is my first official day BACK home after the evacuation lifted and I now have internet again  (real internet and not the inconsistent frustration that i had before hahahahahahaha   - but i WAS THANKFUL for even what i had - so let me not complain about it)

oh my gosh - this post... hehehe
first of all - the droplets.  they are fabulous - I have a favorite.. this one

![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dreemsteem/23wWttJ6QE6SFxjRHgGxMKgzbwajBdXWZDjypDqGMVBLKBRS8ux2TA547XzCyFpXnaAxu.png)

why?

hmmm..  because they are actually not droplets.  they are clear grapes on a grapevine.  the grapevine is invisible to everyone but me (and you, of course hehe)   but these grapes are frosty and chilled and delicious and waiting for us to pick them as the sun sets on this crisp Fall afternoon.

Should we eat more? or pick a basket and turn it to wine?  Your choice!  hehehee


and the "or else"...

i remember a very vivid conversation where it became so clear to me.  I was a very logical and analytical child - who was also very creative and inventive... both sides of my brain seem pretty equally balanced hahaha  but that got me into some... difficulties.

because i saw things clearly early on.  and couldn't explain them in a way that seemed like it wasn't an aggressive challenge on authority at times.

and it truly wasn't. because I was fairly obedient and often very compliant.  But when i realized that the "or else" continued with..



"You have to, or else **you don't**.  It's your choice, and you'll deal with the consequences of your choice."

I was shocked.
I remember telling my mom, "Actually - no one can force anyone to do anything"

this became an argument because she thought I was telling "You don't tell me what to do."

and i was... but not in the way she assumed.

I was merely discovering that NO ONE can force anyone.  They SAY they can.  But they DO NOT.

no one can force anyone.  

A person may be compelled to not accept alternative consequences.. hahaha  BUT... they CAN choose those consequences in spite of the threat.  or in spite of the ACTUAL actions that are GOING to come.

it is still their choice.

and when I realized this - I was immediately freed :)

I still chose to obey MOST of the time.  but I realized that my obedience was my choice.  and my rebellion was also my choice.  The consequences were weighed and CHOSEN by me.  Not ever TRULY forced onto me.  


so nice to see you.  i hope you feel my hug coming at you right now :)
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@nineclaws ·
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I know you were gone for a while. I’ve missed you. Yay for real internet! 

I can see the grapevine with grapes as you’ve described. Crystalline grapes maybe? I vote for eating more and making wine. 

>"You have to, or else you don't. It's your choice, and you'll deal with the consequences of your choice."
>I remember telling my mom, "Actually - no one can force anyone to do anything"
>it is still their choice.
and when I realized this - I was immediately freed :)

Very perceptive of you at a young age. Immediate freedom is exactly what occurs.

I don’t do “obey” at all. My approach to life is one of living in agreement with my inner guide and connection to the Infinite. It’s a partnership. This is the direction I listen to, not outside sources. 

I feel your hug and return them back to you! Thanks for stopping by and leaving me such a beautiful comment. Really glad you enjoyed the photos. The one you picked, is one of my favourites. 😊🤗
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for some reason - i did NOT get this notification!!!

I was like heyyy i haven't heard from @nineclaws hehehehe  so i came to this post and here you are!!!!!!!

hehehe yes- crystal grapes!  @bluefinstudios has this picture of a dolphin that he took - and the water is coming up around the dolphin at a fast speed - and to me - I just see a glass dolphin! hehehe its my favorite picture of his!!! :)  maybe he will come share it.  You might see it too since we tend to think alike/see alike! heheh i hope you do because I think its magical!  :)

and yes - crystal grapes are meant to be eaten and more wine please.  and regular wine makes my skin hurt.  (don't ask why .. i have no idea hahaha)  but CRYSTAL wine is SPECIAL!!! AND  I can drink it until the cows come home hehehehehe


and yes - i actually even remember THINKING.. "this is kinda something that it seems most adults don't even understand" WHEN i thought it at that young age.  It almost felt like I had discovered a secret????  and it felt both shockingly illegal and sweetly sensical. hehehe is that a word?  i made it a word LOL

and i knew you didn't do obey - from those wild stories you've shared hahahahahahahaa

thank you for the returned hug.  i needed it today :)  so i'm glad I came looking for where I knew I would find it!  hehehehehe

if you feel like it - come look at some photos that I'm "about to" post.  hehehe there is some magic in them!  hehehe   (if you're reading this super fast - give me like 20 minutes hahaha)  it will be a sublimesunday post :)

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@nineclaws ·
Thank you!
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@krazzytrukker ·
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Great Photography.

Water on the windshield usually makes for a rough day at the office for me.

Or else...
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@nineclaws ·
Thank you @krazzytrukker! Oh yeah, definitely rough day at the office for you when it's raining. I'd be an epic fail without any rain. 
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@nineclaws ·
Thanks for the pizza @brandt! That's what I wanted for supper tonight. Yum.
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