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[Brittany]

Yes, I've learned that blatantly telling people what they're feeling or thinking generally tends to alarm them, though the ones I'm very close to I've tried it with have found it amazing. I'm very glad I'm not telepathic, though every once in a while a person is so obvious in their feelings that their thoughts can be relayed to them verbatim. I've also learned that, despite how a person "feels" I can be completely off in my perception of them. I've had many people who shattered the preconceived notions I got just from their "feeling." Sometimes people just have a bad day. Over all, I try to keep an objective outlook on the subject. I try to make myself open to people, letting them know I offer any assistance I can give if they want it, but I usually try not to step in and start "doing my thing" without an invitation.

As for the snake allusion, the serpent has always been a personal symbol for me. I feel like I am constantly peeling back new layers, still the "same snake" as you say, but with a fresh outlook on life. I don't hate who I was in the past, but I'm glad I've learned and moved forward as well. I never understood why people attribute snakes with evil. To me they are wise and self-sufficient, symbolizing transformation, intellect and growth.