A Relaxing Stroll in the Woods

Summary

A divine being, likely God, takes advice from Michael and Gabriel to go for a relaxing walk in the woods to ease stress and anger, only to have the experience soured by a mundane inconvenience, leading to a moment of doubt in his advisors and a nod towards Lucifer's perspective.

Abstract

The narrative titled "A Relaxing Stroll in the Woods" presents a divine entity dealing with stress and anger. Following the advice of Michael and Gabriel, the being takes a walk in nature, finding peace at a waterfall. However, the tranquility is disrupted by the practical problem of stepping in dog feces, which reignites the being's frustration. The story reflects on the challenges of relaxation and the irony of a divine creator experiencing a common human annoyance, ultimately questioning the value of the advice received and pondering alternative perspectives, hinting at Lucifer's influence.

Opinions

The divine being initially expresses skepticism about needing to relax, as they pride themselves on having invented relaxation and everything else.
The act of walking in the forest and experiencing the waterfall is described as genuinely therapeutic, providing the most relaxation since before creation.
The story suggests that even divine beings are not immune to life's simple irritations, such as stepping in dog feces, which can undo the calm achieved through nature.
The divine being shows a human-like response to the situation, implying that such annoyances are universal and can affect anyone regardless of their stature.
After the incident, the divine being questions the wisdom of Michael and Gabriel's advice, indicating a possible shift in trust or a reevaluation of their counsel.
There is a subtle implication that Lucifer's advice might hold some appeal after the disappointing experience, hinting at a complex dynamic between the divine characters.

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Michael told me to take a walk in the forest. He told me it’d be good for me. Gabriel agreed and said that mortals do it all the time.

It relaxes the humans and lets them concentrate on what needs to be done. They told me I need to relax. I’m getting too angry and stressed out. Me? Too angry? I invented relaxation. I invented everything!

I listened to those two stooges. I trusted their counsel. I went for a walk in the woods to a waterfall. It was calm and beautiful. The roar of the falls gently massaged away my troubles; my anger; my rage.

It was the most relaxing time since before creation.

And then the damn walk home. I should have known. I should have returned immediately, but the beauty had relaxed me. My happy thoughts told me if I walked a bit more, things would be even better. I would become one with nature again. I would attain enlightenment, like that fat bastard Buddha.

How the hell can you relax when you have to scrape dog shit from the bottom of your sandal?

That’s the last time I listen to those two. Maybe Lucifer was right…

I based this story on Zane Dickens prompt, but don’t blame him for it. I simply reimagined a myth. Was it a hit or a…?

Rocky Shores is a hard drinkin’ and a hard lovin’ man, with a taste for the fast life. As he often quoted, “You only live once, so grab the bull by the horns and ride, baby, ride”. He is a teller of truths, even if it’s lies.

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