The paradox of tiredness, as explained by Bella who understands a lot for a puppy who’s still so young.
Mission Nap Watch: Operation Mistake Worth Making.
As dictated by Bella, Chief Puppy Officer of Human Energy Conservation.
Humans don’t understand the true value of being tired. They see fatigue as failure. I see it as a strategy.
Allow me to explain.
Earlier today, I was supervising Claire during a particularly high-risk domestic operation known as “Laundry.” Spirits were high, socks were flying, and I was performing essential oversight duties from the comfort of the freshly folded pile.
Then it happened. Claire sighed, said she was tired, and made a fatal mistake.
She dropped a sock.
Now, to the untrained observer, this might seem trivial. But to a professional like myself, this was an opportunity—what I call a fatigue event. Within seconds, I deployed recovery protocols: retrieve the sock, perform a chew integrity test, and sprint three laps of the living room for quality assurance.
Claire didn’t seem to appreciate my contribution. Humans rarely do in the moment.
But here’s the thing: if she hadn’t been tired, she wouldn’t have dropped the sock. If she hadn’t dropped the sock, I wouldn’t have discovered its magnificent squeak potential. And if I hadn’t discovered that, the world would still be missing one of the great auditory experiences of our age.
So yes, she made a mistake. But it was a mistake worth making.
You see, tiredness isn’t the enemy. It’s the crack where the good ideas get in. Humans think they’re clever when they’re focused, but the truth is—they’re brilliant when they stop trying so hard.
That’s when they invent naps, rediscover joy, and finally realise that socks are better shared.
Mission Summary:
Fatigue detected. Mistake confirmed. Chew test successful.
Conclusion: Sometimes the mess is the miracle.
