do you remember the beginning of what you have now? how did it start? were there tiny tendrils reaching out through the air between the two of you, small touches and pricks and a small joy each time you connected?
when did it become big? when did it become something larger than you intended, carrying more dimensions and weight? or, alternatively, when did you feel it start to end - where was the endgame's beginning?
a chess game has a beginning, a middle, and an end, you said. a beginning when you assess, check your targets, their strengths and weaknesses. the middle, when you make your move, your strategies begun.
and there's an endgame. when you know you've reached the point when there is nothing left but success or failure.
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2 comments:
A player should start by assessing their opponent, and decide if the game is worth playing at all. They should take stock of the stakes before committing to the game. Oftentimes they can be too high.
thanks for your comment. yes, you're right - beginning a relationship of this dynamic is a gigantic undertaking, and the risks are enormous for both parties. personally, i tend to value the challenge to self as much as anything else, so with a worthy opponent the game is always valuable, even if ultimately i lose. that being said, my recent experiences remind me very much of the movie Rashomon. failure or success, then, is really just about perspective.
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